PSA: Register Your Entertainment Drone With the FAA by Feb 19, 2016.
It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced drone pilot or just gifting it to a family member for the holidays, be sure to register your device before February 19, 2016. It will be free for the first 30 days, so there is no reason you shouldn’t. not be able to avoid huge fines.
The FAA announced today in a press release that any drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (unmanned aerial vehicle) that weighs over 0.55 pounds (250 grams) and less than 55 pounds (approximately 25 kg), including payloads such as In-flight cameras – you must register with them by February 19, 2016. This includes all recreational drones purchased before December 21, 2015, in addition to any subsequently purchased. And that’s definitely what you need to do, because unregistered flyers can be subject to a civil fine of up to $ 27,500 and a criminal sentence of up to $ 250,000 and a prison sentence of up to three years. In a statement, US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Fox explained that recreational use of drones comes with a degree of responsibility:
Make no mistake: UAV enthusiasts are aviators and there is a great deal of responsibility associated with this title. Registration gives us the opportunity to work with these users to safely operate their drones. I am delighted to welcome these new aviators into the culture of safety and responsibility that defines American innovation.
You will be able to register your entertainment drone for free from December 21, 2015 to January 20, 2016. After that, regular registration will cost $ 5 apiece. You may not be able to fully complete your registrations until December 21st, but you can get started right now on their registration website . You can find out more at the link below.
Press Release – FAA Announces Small UAV Registration Rules | FAA via The Verge