Secure Affixation of Unique Identifier
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 48.205Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
You must attach the registration number to your drone securely so that it remains attached for the entire duration of every flight.
Requirement as structured
The unique identifier must be affixed to the small unmanned aircraft by any means necessary to ensure that it will remain affixed for the duration of each operation.
Original regulatory text
The unique identifier must be affixed to the small unmanned aircraft by any means necessary to ensure that it will remain affixed for the duration of each operation.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- Registration and marking of small unmanned aircraft
- aircraft type
- small unmanned aircraft
- regulatory area
- registration
- aircraft category
- small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
- regulatory category
- General