FAA Unveils Drone Registry Rules

DroneThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has unveiled its registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (UAS), or small drones used for hobby or recreation.  The registration requirement applies to UAS weighing more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds including payloads such as on-board cameras.  Under the rule, any owner of a small UAS who has previously operated an unmanned aircraft exclusively as a model aircraft prior to December 21 of this year must register no later than February 19, 2016.

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