Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration Requirement
Verified from official sourcesAC 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