Found drone on beach today
Thank you, since this is your first posting, I'm guess that you are not a drone flyer. Please post a photo and we might be able to advise you how to proceed. I would also advise you to notify the local police in case the owners reported it missing. I would not recommend you turn it in yet.
All drones that might not be considered toys have serial numbers and some drone are registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and perhaps with other organizations.
If it is a DJI drone, DJI maintains a registration (an account with an email address) associated with each of their drones. Depending on what drone you found, accessing the registration number varies. You would have to open a battery access door or remove the battery. With that number and it's a big number, DJI can contact the owner with your contact number.
DJI's email address is
Welcome to DJI Support. From product support to repair services, we are here for you.
www.dji.com
and their phone number is 818 235 0789.
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