Federal law requires aircraft registration. All small unmanned aircraft weighing more than 0.55 pounds must be registered prior to operation outdoors. Registration helps us ensure safety – for you, others on the ground, and manned aircraft. UAS, or drones, pose new security and privacy challenges and must be traceable in the event of an incident. It will also help enable the return of your drone should it be lost.
Please visit this website to register your UAS, or drone: https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/
Be advised that UAS operators will be required to have their FAA registration certificate in their possession when operating any unmanned aircraft. That proof of registration may be either on paper or electronic, but it must be available immediately upon request.
Email us your UAS support questions or inquiries at UAShelp@faa.gov. Live phone support is available from 10am-6pm Eastern, five days a week. Phone assistance is available at (877) 396-4636.