TO FAA OR NOT TO FAA......?

[aringhof]

Are most people registering their Magic Pros with the FAA and getting a N number assigned? If so, where are people displaying their N tail number? Just looking for ideas of where to display my new number

 

[halley]

You must register if you are flying a drone as heavy as the Mavic in the USA. It costs $5. Penalties are much higher if a very minor accident or incursion brings the attention of the FAA onto you.

It's not a tail number; you're registering the pilot not the drone. The same number can go on all your drones.

The registration number must be put somewhere on the drone that people can access and see without using any tools. Inside the Mavic battery bay is okay.

 

[aringhof]

that's what i figured. i paid $10 for the N number i wanted already. I'm mailing in another $5 for the registration. just curious how overtly people are displaying their N numbers

 

[msinger]

Are you flying as a hobbyist? If so, you don't need an N number.

 

[Blucenturion]

Are you flying as a hobbyist? If so, you don't need an N number.

Zat right? Crop, could've saved $5

 

[CC Rider]

Are most people registering their Magic Pros with the FAA and getting a N number assigned? If so, where are people displaying their N tail number? Just looking for ideas of where to display my new number

I placed my FAA registration number prominently on the arm of my Mavic and on the feet of the landing gear on my Typhoon H using 1/4" labelmaker tape. It's neat looking, stays well in place, and lends a professional air of authenticity to my aircraft. And it doesn't take away from the aircraft's appearances, either.

SEEING those numbers has prompted some questions from onlookers around me in which I I get the chance to tell the public that we and our aircraft ARE registered with the FAA, something none of them know about or realize, and which seems to make a noticeable difference to them as to how they regard the drone I am flying. Having a prominent registration numbers makes the operation appear more official to them, which it actually is via the FAA registration. In my experience, people react positively to that.

As an aside, I also have another tape similarly displayed on each of my drones saying "If Found, Call (123) 546-7890." Who knows? If my drone goes down somewhere and I'm unable to retrieve it, it only makes sense to me to give myself an opportunity to have it returned to me, so I give them my number but not my name. Not everyone is a butthead. There are some good folks out there who would bother to take the time to call. Without providing a phone number, who's going to try to track you down via your FAA registration number if they find your downed drone?

 

[SRJ_Mavic_PRO]

I have a P4P registered with the FAA (hobby) and about to get a Mav. Do I need another FAA number for it?

 

[CC Rider]

I have a P4P registered with the FAA (hobby) and about to get a Mav. Do I need another FAA number for it?

No. Your FAA registration can be applied to all drones you own. Just put the same number on your new Mavic.

 

[SRJ_Mavic_PRO]

Thanks!

 

[domination]

Also have on mine "Reward if Found 941-123-1234"

 

[tpop24]

Also have on mine "Reward if Found 941-123-1234"

Ditto. The reward is a little added incentive for them to call and a small price to pay to get it back.

 

[tcope]

that's what i figured. i paid $10 for the N number i wanted already. I'm mailing in another $5 for the registration. just curious how overtly people are displaying their N numbers

If you are hobby flying, you are registering the wrong way.

 

[CC Rider]

Also have on mine "Reward if Found 941-123-1234"

Ditto. The reward is a little added incentive for them to call and a small price to pay to get it back.

I had not considered that, gentlemen. Excellent idea. And a very good understanding of basic human nature to put to work for you, too. I'll be changing my labelmaker tapes on both of my drones now ASAP. Thanks for the great tip!

 

[armoredsaint]

label maker inside the mavic battery compartment - done

 

[GreatScott]

label maker inside the mavic battery compartment - done

What he said. ^^^ In Batt compartment. Reward if found on tape on arm.

 

[G Flash]

Remove my battery and you can see my registration number. If anybody asks, there it is. Just keeping it neat.

 

[larkin]

What he said. ^^^ In Batt compartment. Reward if found on tape on arm.

I don't get the reasoning behind concealing the FAA#. You are okay with people knowing your phone but not FAA #?

 

[GreatScott]

I was trying not to have any other stickers or things on the outside at the time. Then it went out the window when I considered losing it with no number. I am working on a new label...

 

[triumphrider]

I don't get the reasoning behind concealing the FAA#. You are okay with people knowing your phone but not FAA #?

I have mine inside the battery compartment. It's not about concealing it for mischievous reasons, it's about aesthetics.
I don't have my phone number on mine.

 

[armoredsaint]

I don't get the reasoning behind concealing the FAA#. You are okay with people knowing your phone but not FAA #?

are you a hot chick? then you can know my phone number, my wife may not like it though.