Getting a Drone for Christmas? Did you hear the FAA has set the Drone Registration deadline for 19 February 2016?

2015-12-14T12:28:14-05:00

The FAA announced the deadline for drone registration on Monday, just in time for the holiday season.

Drones that have already been purchased must be registered by February 19, 2016. The rules apply to any unmanned aerial vehicle weighing between 0.55 pounds and 50 pounds, which includes the extra weight from items like video cameras.

Drone operators can register online starting on December 21, 2015. Any drones bought after that date must be registered before it's flown.

"We expect hundreds of thousands of model unmanned aircraft will be purchased this holiday season," said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta in a statement. "Registration gives us the opportunity to educate these new airspace users before they fly so they know the airspace rules and understand they are accountable to the public for flying responsibly."

Drone owners have to submit their name, home address and email address to register. Once that is done, they will receive a Certificate of Aircraft Registration, which will include an identification number they must attach to their drone.

Normally, the process costs $5. But the FAA, in hopes of encouraging "as many people as possible to register quickly," is waiving that fee until January 20.

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/faa-sets-drone-registration-deadline-february-n479646

FAA Sets Drone Registration Deadline for February

The FAA announced the deadline for drone registration on Monday, just in time for the holiday season.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Dec 14 at 2015 2:04 PM

2015-12-14T14:04:10-05:00

I'm not sure how to convey pure unadulterated laughter via the internet.

They can set any deadline they want. It's an absolutely "unenforceable" regulation, and one which will be ignored, just like the Speed Limit, Littering, and Jaywalking are ignored.

I understand their concern about wanting to control specific airspace and cut down on nuisance flyers, however this is "over-regulation" at it's finest.

I love the "Regulation normally costs $5.00" to which my response is "#$^%$ off, ignoring registration is FREE."

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Dec 14 at 2015 3:32 PM

2015-12-14T15:32:47-05:00

Thanks for the info post, MSgt Curtis Ellis. It's going to be really hard to enforce, especially since you have to catch each flyer "in the act", and they have to pull out a license......I'll probably register mine for free just to get around the $5.00 fee later. (Plus those fines are hefty !!)

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Dec 14 at 2015 6:55 PM

2015-12-14T18:55:46-05:00

Sort of reminds me of their attempts to regulate CB radios.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2015 10:27 PM

2015-12-14T22:27:15-05:00

they can spy on you but are scared shitless you will spy on them.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 15 at 2015 4:46 AM

2015-12-15T04:46:30-05:00

Yeah I heard anything over 1/2 a pound that is a bit ridiculous. I think they need to take another look at these regulations. Just seem bit too stringent. I appreciate the concern but just seems a little picayune. If these is the final product I'm going to get on my Son-in-Laws Ass to get his registered since while not very big it sounds like it needs to be Registered.