Skip to content
Drone Authority
Drone in hand, the point where registration questions come up250 g · $5 · 3 yr

Tools

Do I need to register my drone?

It comes down to two things: how much your drone weighs and whether you fly for fun or for work. Answer both and we'll tell you exactly what the FAA requires.

1 · Purpose·2 · Weight·3 · Result

Why are you flying?

This sets the rules. Any payment or business purpose, even an unpaid photo for your own listing or a monetized video, counts as commercial (Part 107), and Part 107 requires registering every drone regardless of weight.

Educational, not legal advice. Rules current as of June 2026; verify before you fly at faa.gov/uas. Register at FAADroneZone. Sources: FAA drone registration (14 CFR Part 48), the Recreational Flyers exception (Section 44809), FAA Part 107, and Remote ID rules.