Federal Aviation Administration
United States
Register or certify firstFAA rules plus state and local launch rules
Good for travel pilots if you use B4UFLY or LAANC and understand the FAA registration split between recreational and Part 107 flights.
Bring it
No special tourist import path for normal consumer drones, but local launch sites can still ban takeoff and landing.
Register it
FAADroneZone registration is the official path. Basic registration is valid for 3 years.
Fly it
Recreational flyers use TRUST, follow community safety guidelines, and register at FAADroneZone if the drone is 250 g or heavier.
Map check
Use B4UFLY for awareness and FAA-approved LAANC providers for controlled airspace authorizations.
Before you travel
- 01Take TRUST for recreational flights or hold Part 107 for business flights.
- 02Register the drone if required at FAADroneZone.
- 03Check B4UFLY, NOTAMs, TFRs, and local launch rules before flying.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 400 ft AGL for normal small UAS operations.
- Recreational
- Recreational flyers use TRUST, follow community safety guidelines, and register at FAADroneZone if the drone is 250 g or heavier.
- Commercial work
- Commercial or business flights require Part 107. Any Part 107 drone must be registered, even under 250 g.
- Airspace
- Use B4UFLY for awareness and FAA-approved LAANC providers for controlled airspace authorizations.