Owner's ID details on drone?

[Simmo]

Some type of semi-permanent sticker (like these) would be a better option if you think you might sell your drone at some point in the future.

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Nup... I bin trying for hours.... they won't answer......

 

[msinger]

Nup... I bin trying for hours.... they won't answer......

Who are you referring to?

 

[Simmo]

Who are you referring to?

I've been trying to ring you!!!................................. !

 

[Wendy205]

Somebody posted this link a while back.

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Thank you, I did try to look up past posts but nothing came up. Now I see there was actually a post, but it doesn't suit Australia as our drones aren't required to be registered (not yet anyway), and so the whole package from Amazon would be an overkill for us here. But thanks anyway!

 

[Wendy205]

Thank you to those who have posted the latest replies!

 

[jspil]

The top has lots of nice flat spots if using small decals like these:

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My MA has decals on it so that wouldn't work for me. Also if I read the regulation correctly the number is supposed to be visible from the ground. I could be mistaken though.

 

[The Editor]

My MA has decals on it so that wouldn't work for me. Also if I read the regulation correctly the number is supposed to be visible from the ground. I could be mistaken though.

From 400ft?

 

[jspil]

From 400ft?

Yah I know, it seemed kind of ridiculous to me as well. Plus its moving and even from 15 feet and going slow good luck trying to read the number. I numbered my MA the way I understood the reg said I had to. I really wish they would go back to being able to put the number inside the battery compartment.

 

[msinger]

Also if I read the regulation correctly the number is supposed to be visible from the ground. I could be mistaken though.

The rule does not mention specific locations. It just states the number must be marked on an exterior surface of the aircraft (like the top). See more details here.

 

[Martysticks]

My FAA number is on a label (Epson Label Maker) and inside the battery compartment. Is that not the way to do it?

 

[BigAl07]

....Also if I read the regulation correctly the number is supposed to be visible from the ground. I could be mistaken though.

Negative. No size/font requirements what so ever. Just on the EXTERIOR of the aircraft.

 

[mjbok]

My FAA number is on a label (Epson Label Maker) and inside the battery compartment. Is that not the way to do it?

It was changed a bit back so that the label has to be not enclosed within the aircraft. I also had mine inside the battery compartment.

 

[BigAl07]

My FAA number is on a label (Epson Label Maker) and inside the battery compartment. Is that not the way to do it?

As stated above... it must be EXTERNAL

https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone/media/UAS_how_to_label_Infographic.pdf

Here is a non-technical write-up about it:

What You Need to Know About the New FAA Drone ID Marking Rule

The FAA has changed the requirements for marking small drones (under 55 lbs) with an FAA-issued registration number, which must be externally visible.

www.dronepilotgroundschool.com

 

[jspil]

It was changed a bit back so that the label has to be not enclosed within the aircraft. I also had mine inside the battery compartment.

Like I said I may be mistaken and apparently am. Now that I have reread the reg you are 100% correct. I was going off of memory which usually is a bad idea. I stand corrected.

 

[Wendy205]

My FAA number is on a label (Epson Label Maker) and inside the battery compartment. Is that not the way to do it?

Thank you. I was thinking of something along those lines, makes sense to me given our drones aren't registered here. I don't want to mess up my pretty little drone!

 

[zenfly2]

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[Tkoglin]

We put or FAA# and contact information on each of our aircraft.

Also I have an If Found TEXT file on the SD card with the same information just in case.

The .txt file is a great idea ?

 

[passedpawn]

The .txt file is a great idea ?

I really can't see the point in that if you have a phone number visible on the outside (which is what I have).

 

[Rosco01]

I will put my AUS and mob numbers on my MA.... is there any place on top of the MA which should be avoided - like where the GPS antenna or compass sensor is located. I know this would only be miniscule - but there may be some metallic particles in the printing material.
frats,
Rosco

 

[PiloTal]

Label makers are the best. They produce clear stickers that don't get peeled off by accident, but are easily and cleanly peeled when you actively peel them. I use a Brother P-Touch.
As for what I label my drone with - I have my FAA number on the outside, because it's the minimum required, with a subtitle - "remove battery for details". Inside the battery compartment are my personal details for drone recovery if necessary.