FAA Drone Registration
Register Your Drone
Drone registration does not have to be complicated. Use this page to determine which FAA registration option applies to you and complete the process through the official FAA DroneZone.
First, how will you use your drone?
Select the description that best matches your intended flight. The purpose of the flight—not simply whether you are being paid—determines which operating rules apply.
Work, Business or Nonrecreational Flying
Select Part 107 registration when the flight supports a business, organization, school, government agency or another nonrecreational purpose.
- Real estate photography or video
- Inspections, mapping or construction documentation
- Marketing or social media content for a business
- Agricultural, public-safety or organizational operations
- Any other flight that is not flown strictly for personal fun
Important: Each drone operated under Part 107 must be registered individually.
Register Under Part 107Flying Strictly for Personal Enjoyment
Recreational registration applies only when you are flying for personal enjoyment under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft.
- You are flying only for fun
- The flight does not support a business or organization
- You follow the FAA recreational-flyer requirements
- You have completed the FAA TRUST safety test
Recreational drones weighing more than 0.55 pounds, or 250 grams, generally must be registered. A drone that is required to broadcast Remote ID must also be registered.
View Recreational RulesWhat 14 CFR Part 107 says
FAA regulations require a civil small unmanned aircraft operated for flight under Part 107 to comply with applicable aircraft registration requirements.
14 CFR § 107.13
This section establishes the registration requirement for civil small unmanned aircraft operated under Part 107.
Read § 107.13 →14 CFR Part 48
Part 48 contains the FAA requirements for registering and marking small unmanned aircraft.
Read Part 48 →14 CFR Part 107
Review the complete federal operating regulations for small unmanned aircraft systems.
Read Part 107 →How to register under Part 107
Most small drones can be registered online. Have the drone and its information nearby before beginning.
Open the official FAA DroneZone
Create an FAA DroneZone account or sign in to your existing account. Avoid unofficial registration websites that may charge additional fees.
Launch the Drone Owners and Pilots Dashboard
Select the dashboard used to manage drone registrations and related FAA services.
Select the Part 107 account
Choose the option for flying a small unmanned aircraft under Part 107. Businesses should enter their account and ownership information carefully.
Add the drone to your inventory
Enter the manufacturer, model, aircraft information and Remote ID information requested by the FAA. Each Part 107 drone is added separately.
Pay the registration fee
The current FAA fee for online Part 107 registration is $5 for each drone. Registration is valid for three years.
Download and save the certificate
Keep the FAA registration certificate available during operations. A digital or printed copy should be accessible to the remote pilot.
Mark the exterior of the drone
Place the FAA registration number on an exterior surface where it is visible and legible. The marking should remain affixed during operation.
Information to have ready
Gathering these items before opening DroneZone will make the process easier.
Common registration questions
Do I need a Remote Pilot Certificate to register a drone?
The person responsible for creating or managing a business DroneZone account does not necessarily have to hold a Remote Pilot Certificate. However, the person serving as remote pilot in command for a Part 107 operation must meet the applicable pilot certification requirements.
Does each commercial drone need its own registration?
Yes. Under the Part 107 registration process, each drone is registered separately and receives its own registration number.
Where do I place the registration number?
The registration number must be displayed on an exterior surface of the aircraft and remain visible and legible. It may be applied using a durable label, engraving or another method that remains affixed during operation.
Do drones under 250 grams need to be registered?
A drone operated under Part 107 must be registered regardless of whether it weighs less than 250 grams. The 250-gram registration exception applies only to qualifying recreational operations. Registration may also be required when the aircraft must comply with Remote ID requirements.
Is registration the same as a Part 107 pilot certificate?
No. Aircraft registration identifies the drone and its registered owner. A Remote Pilot Certificate establishes that a person is qualified to act as remote pilot in command under Part 107. Many commercial operations require both.
Does registration authorize me to fly anywhere?
No. Registration does not replace airspace authorization, operational rules, Remote ID compliance, local site permission or other requirements that may apply to a particular flight.
Can I move a registration between recreational and Part 107 use?
The FAA states that an aircraft registration cannot simply be transferred between Part 107 registration and registration under the recreational exception. Follow the DroneZone instructions when changing how an aircraft will be registered or operated.
Ready to register?
Complete your registration directly through the official FAA DroneZone. The FAA controls the registration process, payment and issuance of your registration certificate.
This page provides general educational information and is not legal advice. FAA regulations and online procedures may change. Always confirm current requirements through the Federal Aviation Administration and the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations before operating an unmanned aircraft.