Recreational UA Registration Weight Threshold

In plain language

If your drone weighs more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) at takeoff, you must register it with the FAA before flying.

Requirement as structured

Recreational flyers must register unmanned aircraft weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) at takeoff.

Original regulatory text

Recreational flyers must register UA weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) at takeoff including those used in limited recreational operations.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

regulatory category

General