Registration and marking of Part 102 unmanned aircraft

Verified from official sources
102.13(b)(3)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If the CAA Director decides it is necessary for safety, you must register your drone and display identification markings on it according to Part 47 rules.

Requirement as structured

An unmanned aircraft operated under a Part 102 certificate must be registered and display identification markings in accordance with Part 47 if the Director determines it is necessary in the interests of aviation safety.

Original regulatory text

after considering the type of aircraft to be used, determine that any aircraft to be operated under the certificate must be registered and display identification markings in accordance with Part 47 if the Director considers that it is necessary in the interests of aviation safety.

Applies when

operation
Part 102