FAA to Require Most Drones to Be Registered and Marked
The FAA has ruled that most drone owners will have to register their devices starting next week.
The rules apply to drones heavier than a half-pound, which covers virtually all consumer devices other than small toys, and take effect Dec. 21, reported the Wall Street Journal. They require drone owners to register on a government website to receive a unique user number that they then must attach or write on any drones they own.
Regulators say registration will help them hold reckless drone operators accountable, which they hope will deter unsafe flights. The registration process would also put regulators in contact with drone users, enabling better education about drone rules.