If you registered for recreational use, you never registered your drone.So my Mavic Pro Platinum is registered with the FAA and now I need to register my new MA2 but cannot see where to add another drone. Or is it one registration per pilot?
However you do need to put your registration number on the outside of all of them.
Yeah... I think that's the one thing that doesn't seem to get mentioned. When you register, the FAA doesn't ask for drone model or serial. It would appear that they are registering YOU, not the drone. It's just that the drone's weight is the threshold deciding whether you identify yourself to the FAA as a drone owner or not. I would imagine this applies in the US only and other countries would have different registration requirements and standards.
True, you don't need registration to fly a drone under 250g for recreation, but you still need to abide by the rules. Rules include getting authorization when flying in controlled airspace, and you need a registration number to apply for authorization. Registration is only $5 for 3 years so there's little reason not to register.Yeah... I think that's the one thing that doesn't seem to get mentioned. When you register, the FAA doesn't ask for drone model or serial. It would appear that they are registering YOU, not the drone. It's just that the drone's weight is the threshold deciding whether you identify yourself to the FAA as a drone owner or not. I would imagine this applies in the US only and other countries would have different registration requirements and standards.
Disagree, I have two registered drone in Florida.If you registered for recreational use, you never registered your drone.
You registered yourself as a drone user and the registration covers as many drones as you own.
I strongly encourage everyone (in the US) to go ahead and register your Mavic Mini. Especially if you already are registered as a recreational flyer. Just put that number on the new Mini. When I give demos or classes, that's my standard reply.
My rationale: if there is ever a situation where someone calls the authorities on you for flying, they'll want to see a registration number. Many do not know that you don't have to register the Mini in the U.S. So just do it. Spend the $5 and consider a bit of hassle insurance.
Disagree, I have two registered drone in Florida.
Disagree, I have two registered drone in Florida.
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