![]() The FAA recognizes several categories of drone flyers. Ready to get started? Here’s what you need to know to legally fly a drone in the USA. Once you know how to register your drone and get your drone operator license, you will be cleared to fly in many areas of the country. So, do the new rules and regulations mean all the fun of drone piloting is over? Not exactly. Since 2015, the FAA has treated drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAEs) as a type of aircraft and the people who operate said drones as pilots. Aren't sure if Part 107 is right for you and your operation? Contact us for more information.Long gone are the wild west days of purchasing a drone online and immediately taking to the skies with no training, no license, no registration, and not so much as even a glance at the owner’s manual.It is up to you as a drone pilot to know the rules of the sky, and where it is and is not safe to fly.Always fly your drone safely and within FAA guidelines and regulations.Learn more about Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft, 14 CFR part 48. Visiting from another country? Using a foreign-registered drone? Be sure to check out our page: International UAS Operators in the United States For more information on drone registration, visit How to Register Your Drone. Beginning September 16, 2023, if your drone requires an FAA registration number it will also be required to broadcast Remote ID information (unless flown within a FRIA).Once you've registered, mark your drone ( PDF) with your registration number in case it gets lost or stolen.Create an account and register your drone at FAADroneZone.You'll need a credit or debit card and the make and model of your drone handy in order to register. Registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years. Review the full process to get your Remote Pilot Certificate.Once you've passed your test, for a remote pilot certificate ( FAA Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application) login the FAA Integrated Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application system ( IACRA)* to complete FAA form 8710-13.Take the Knowledge Test at an FAA-approved Knowledge Testing Center.Create an Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application ( IACRA) profile prior to registering for the knowledge test.Review Knowledge Test Suggested Study Materials provided by the FAA. Be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a UAS.Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.To be eligible to get your Remote Pilot Certificate, you must be: ![]() Step 2: Become an FAA-Certified Drone Pilot by Passing the Knowledge Test Remember that drone operators must avoid manned aircraft and are responsible for any safety hazard their drone creates in an airport environment.
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