Drone Registration and Labeling Requirements for Part 107

Every drone flown for work under Part 107 must be registered and marked, even one that weighs 250 grams or less. Here is what the FAA needs from you.

Drone registration

The FAA lets you register your drone online at FAADroneZone. Under Part 107, every drone must be registered, even one that weighs 0.55 pound (250 grams) or less. If registered under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations, they cannot be flown under Part 107.

The following information is needed to register your drone:

• Physical address and mailing address (if different)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Make and model of the aircraft
• If applicable, the specific Remote ID serial number from the manufacturer
• Credit or debit card (there is a $5 per drone fee for Part 107 drones, $5 for all drones under the Exception)

Registration is valid for three years and cannot be transferred between operation types.

You must be at least 13 years old to register and a US citizen or legal permanent resident. Foreign operators are issued a certificate of recognition of ownership rather than a certificate of US aircraft registration. If your drone weighs over 55 pounds, see the FAA aircraft registry page for how to register.

How to label your drone

Your registration number for each drone should be visible on the outside of the aircraft. It's also good practice to add your name and phone number in case of a flyaway or other mishap that causes your drone to crash. Should someone find it, they can contact you and, hopefully, return it.

You may mark your aircraft using engraving, a permanent label, or permanent marker (make sure it's legible!). See the graphic below for an example.

If you intend to fly over people, you'll need to add another label stating that the drone is approved for Category 2 or Category 3 operations, which is covered in a later lesson of the full course.

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