Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration Requirement

Verified from official sources
AC 107-2A ¶ 5.4Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Before you fly your drone under Part 107, it must be registered with the FAA under either Part 47 or Part 48.

Requirement as structured

The FAA clarifies that a small unmanned aircraft must be registered in accordance with part 47 or part 48 prior to operating under part 107.

Original regulatory text

A small unmanned aircraft must be registered, in accordance with part 47 or part 48, prior to operating under part 107.

Applies when

country
United States
regulatory category
General