Registration Compliance Requirement

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 107.13Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Before flying a civil small drone, you must ensure it is registered in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.203(a)(2), which generally requires a temporary or permanent registration certificate to be on board or available.

Requirement as structured

A person operating a civil small unmanned aircraft system for purposes of flight must comply with the registration provisions of 14 CFR § 91.203(a)(2).

Original regulatory text

A person operating a civil small unmanned aircraft system for purposes of flight must comply with the provisions of § 91.203(a)(2) of this chapter.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
civil
aircraft type
small_uas
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General