just got it yesterday read a bunch but still confused i am using it for a hobby.
In CA
I did it because its only $5 for 3 years.. I would recommend it even if its not required anymore.
Actually curious why as well. If they just wanted to know...I actually would have no problem but then why charge me $5 for it. Make it free and no problem.Why would you recommend it?
Well, for one thing it makes it easier to identify the PIC (Pilot in Command) should a serious event such as a "fly away" occurs. Most pilots do already put some identification on their Mavic. This supplements that but it also provides the "finder" with the Knowledge that the PIC is responsible enough to register his/her UAS with the FAA. This promotes more widespread acceptance of UAS's by the general public, admittedly an important step in promoting allies in the evolving UAS saga. It also subtlety keeps the PIC "honest". and therefore promotes safer flying.
I recommend it for identification and it's a piece of mind thing for me. I just spent $1800 on my whole set up. What's $5 for 3 years? Why are we arguing over $5? If you dont want it don't do it. I bought a custom sticker set and included drone name, FAA #s, reward and phone number stickers, and battery numbers. It definitely doesn't hurt anything to have yourself registered. "No one has _ever_found drone and submitted it to the FAA to be matched to the owner. Never." This is 1000000% a false statement.
"The agency said that local authorities, using the federal registration numbers on crashed drones, have been able to trace the identify of operators in a handful of enforcement cases."
I recommend it for identification and it's a piece of mind thing for me. I just spent $1800 on my whole set up. What's $5 for 3 years? Why are we arguing over $5? If you dont want it don't do it. I bought a custom sticker set and included drone name, FAA #s, reward and phone number stickers, and battery numbers. It definitely doesn't hurt anything to have yourself registered. "No one has _ever_found drone and submitted it to the FAA to be matched to the owner. Never." This is 1000000% a false statement.
"The agency said that local authorities, using the federal registration numbers on crashed drones, have been able to trace the identify of operators in a handful of enforcement cases."
Article also goes on to say...
"The ruling is likely to pull Congress into legislating the matter, a process that could either lead to a relatively simple fix or open the door to broader debates.
If I found someone's drone and had to notify the FAA and wait for them to perhaps tell the owner.... the UAV is going into the trash. I'm not going to take hours of my time on the hope that the FAA _might_ notify the owner of my info.