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FAA Opens Registration For Small UAS

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015

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FAA Opens Registration For Small UAS

The popular quadcopter UAV developed by China's DJI. These recreation drones can be a nuisance or a threat in some areas. Photo: DJI

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday activated its new web-based registration system for small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that will be flown outdoors by people for hobby or recreation.Owners of small UAS—which are defined as weighing more than 0.55-pounds and less than 55 pounds—must register their aircraft before the first flight. The $5 registration fee is waived for the first 30 days to encourage speedy compliance, the FAA said.Registrants will receive a personal registration number that must be applied…

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