Registration Questions

[A.O.]

So I got my MA2 a couple days ago and just registered it, 2 things...

How do you mark your drone with the number and where on the drone?

And it also states that I have to "Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test", but never says anything more about it.

( Just trying to do things correctly)

 

[Meta4]

And it also states that I have to "Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test", but never says anything more about it.

You'll have to wait until the FAA gets around to sorting out what they are doing about the test.
They still haven't unveiled it.

 

[Repaid1]

So I got my MA2 a couple days ago and just registered it, 2 things...

How do you mark your drone with the number and where on the drone?

And it also states that I have to "Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test", but never says anything more about it.

( Just trying to do things correctly)

Mark it how you want and where you want as long as it is visible. I got a Brother P-Touch label maker and used that. There are some vendors on Ebay that will make some nice labels for you if you don't want to go all extravagant and buy a labeler (They are nice though). You could just print out a small label with your printer cut it down and cover it with scotch tape for that matter Put it on the underside if you don't want to stare at it all the time... "Legally" it must be there before you fly.

Ebay labels: FAA Drone labels | eBay

 

[DanMan32]

It used to be that you could put your number anywhere not requiring tools to get to, so many of us put it in the battery compartment. But first responders were concerned about booby traps so rule changed that it had to be on the outside.

But no specifics as to where outside or size.

 

[msinger]

How do you mark your drone with the number and where on the drone?

I mark mine with these weatherproof vinyl decals:






If interested, you can find them in my store.

 

[Skybuyer]

So I got my MA2 a couple days ago and just registered it, 2 things...

How do you mark your drone with the number and where on the drone?

And it also states that I have to "Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test", but never says anything more about it.

( Just trying to do things correctly)

I'm going to take a stab at why you saw the part about taking the test...

When you go to the FAA registration page there are two links to the registration; RECREATIONAL flyers and PART 107 COMMERCIAL flyers. You probably clicked the Part 107 link.

I myself didn't know there were two different registration categories, but I find it a bit both ridiculous and confusing. Why would there need to be a differentiation in registering? If you start off purely recreationally and then get your Part 107 are you really going to re-register? Even if technically required, what's the point? In actuality you are registering yourself, not any particular drone. You can use the same registration number on any drone you own. They don't ask for model or serial. And then, in the Part 107 area they indicate that you have to take a test. If you're there to register under Part 107 wouldn't you already have taken the test? If you haven't yet taken and passed the test, then you wouldn't be able to fly commercially or even have the intent to do so. IMO this conflicts with their own rules. But hey, who here thinks that government is rational or reasonable, easy to navigate or efficient?

 

[A.O.]

I mark mine with these weatherproof vinyl decals:

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If interested, you can find them in my store.

Nice decals but $14 seems high as I only need one... not 8. But I'll keep it in mind. Thanks

 

[A.O.]

I'm going to take a stab at why you saw the part about taking the test...

When you go to the FAA registration page there are two links to the registration; RECREATIONAL flyers and PART 107 COMMERCIAL flyers. You probably clicked the Part 107 link.

I myself didn't know there were two different registration categories, but I find it a bit both ridiculous and confusing. Why would there need to be a differentiation in registering? If you start off purely recreationally and then get your Part 107 are you really going to re-register? Even if technically required, what's the point? In actuality you are registering yourself, not any particular drone. You can use the same registration number on any drone you own. They don't ask for model or serial. And then, in the Part 107 area they indicate that you have to take a test. If you're there to register under Part 107 wouldn't you already have taken the test? If you haven't yet taken and passed the test, then you wouldn't be able to fly commercially or even have the intent to do so. IMO this conflicts with their own rules. But hey, who here thinks that government is rational or reasonable, easy to navigate or efficient?

This is why I asked that question about the test, straight from the FAA website, see last bullet point. And this is for "Recreational Fliers"

Safety Guidance​

To fly under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you must:

• Register your drone
• Fly only for recreational purposes
• Follow the safety guidelines of a community based organization
• Keep your drone within the visual line of sight or use a visual observer
• Give way and do not interfere with any manned aircraft
• Get prior authorization before operating in controlled airspace
• Fly at or below 400’ in uncontrolled airspace
• Comply with all airspace restrictions
• Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test

 

[Skybuyer]

This is why I asked that question about the test, straight from the FAA website, see last bullet point. And this is for "Recreational Fliers"

Safety Guidance​

To fly under The Exception for Recreational Flyers, you must:

• Register your drone
• Fly only for recreational purposes
• Follow the safety guidelines of a community based organization
• Keep your drone within the visual line of sight or use a visual observer
• Give way and do not interfere with any manned aircraft
• Get prior authorization before operating in controlled airspace
• Fly at or below 400’ in uncontrolled airspace
• Comply with all airspace restrictions
• Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test

I'm not sure where you got those bullet points, but I didn't see them listed as such on the FAA website as per your link. What did see was a "toss off" listing toward the bottom of the page under "changes coming in the future". Leave it to the FAA to have vague and/or undefined refererences. Somehow I don't see how they can require every drone operator to take the Part 107, at least as it stands now- or make all new pilots who don't want go through the hassel to buy Mini's under 250 grams. It can take weeks, if not months for some to study for the current Part 107 exam, unless you're particularly bright and you absorb things the moment you see them, even if presented in an unclear manner. Right now it costs $150 to take the exam at most locations. I don't see how someone with a $200 drone is going to want to spend almost that again for the priviledge of flying. But that's government bureaucracy for ya. They throw all sorts of ? out there for unexplained or poorly thought out reasons. Why expect them change now?

 

[DanMan32]

The FAA reauthorization act passed in 2018 did require FAA to develop and have recreational flyers to pass a safety and knowledge test, but FAA hasn't yet implemented it yet. It shouldn't be a very hard test and completely different from the test 107 fliers need to pass which is challenging.

With registration for recreational flying, you only have to register once and that applies for all your drones.

However, all drones flown under 107 need separate registration. Not expensive though, I think still $5 each.

 

[A.O.]

I'm not sure where you got those bullet points, but I didn't see them listed as such on the FAA website as per your link. What did see was a "toss off" listing toward the bottom of the page under "changes coming in the future". Leave it to the FAA to have vague and/or undefined refererences. Somehow I don't see how they can require every drone operator to take the Part 107, at least as it stands now- or make all new pilots who don't want go through the hassel to buy Mini's under 250 grams. It can take weeks, if not months for some to study for the current Part 107 exam, unless you're particularly bright and you absorb things the moment you see them, even if presented in an unclear manner. Right now it costs $150 to take the exam at most locations. I don't see how someone with a $200 drone is going to want to spend almost that again for the priviledge of flying. But that's government bureaucracy for ya. They throw all sorts of ? out there for unexplained or poorly thought out reasons. Why expect them change now?

Those bullet points were copied straight off the "Recreational Flyer Dashboard" on my account when I log in to the FAA site.

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[Meta4]

Those bullet points were copied straight off the "Recreational Flyer Dashboard" on my account when I log in to the FAA site.

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You just have to wait until the FAA gets their act together.
Their recreational test has been "coming soon" for the last year, but they were very quick to mention it on their website.
I recently heard that it's almost ready ... perhaps it is?

 

[DoomMeister]

I'm not sure where you got those bullet points, but I didn't see them listed as such on the FAA website as per your link. What did see was a "toss off" listing toward the bottom of the page under "changes coming in the future". Leave it to the FAA to have vague and/or undefined refererences. Somehow I don't see how they can require every drone operator to take the Part 107, at least as it stands now- or make all new pilots who don't want go through the hassel to buy Mini's under 250 grams. It can take weeks, if not months for some to study for the current Part 107 exam, unless you're particularly bright and you absorb things the moment you see them, even if presented in an unclear manner. Right now it costs $150 to take the exam at most locations. I don't see how someone with a $200 drone is going to want to spend almost that again for the priviledge of flying. But that's government bureaucracy for ya. They throw all sorts of ? out there for unexplained or poorly thought out reasons. Why expect them change now?

As explained prior in this thread the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 implemented a knowledge and safety test for recreational pilots. As of 24 November 2020, that test has not been implemented. At some point it will be and rec pilots will have to pass it provided RID doesn’t get “rid” of recreational pilots. You are right about recreational pilots registering themselves and not the aircraft.

For 107 pilots they are not registering themselves. They are registering individual aircraft and do give the FAA the model and serial number of each aircraft they use under their 107 certification.

A person asks for help and clarification and all you give is ?, I don’t understand your agenda.

 

[msinger]

Nice decals but $14 seems high

The price is high because it's a custom handmade product.

There are much cheaper options -- even nearly free. You could mark your number on a piece of paper and then attach it with a piece of clear tape.

 

[theDRONEranger]

So I got my MA2 a couple days ago and just registered it, 2 things...

How do you mark your drone with the number and where on the drone?

And it also states that I have to "Pass an aeronautical knowledge and safety test", but never says anything more about it.

( Just trying to do things correctly)

Welcome to the forum
The aeronautical knowledge test has been under construction for well over a year and has yet to come into fruition. However, there are still plenty of safety rules one should be aware of to assist one in becoming the safest pilot you know. Here is a good place to begin your journey: Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations

 

[SpitFire]

Welcome to the forum from Chicago the Windy City.
Please check out FAA Drone Zone, it will answer all your question.

 

[MavicAir2Marc]

Technically, you could just write it on there with a magic marker if you needed to...