External Display of Unique Identifier

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 48.205Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You must place your registration number on an external surface of the drone. It cannot be placed inside a battery compartment or any other enclosed space.

Requirement as structured

The unique identifier must be legibly displayed on an external surface of the small unmanned aircraft.

Original regulatory text

The unique identifier must be legibly displayed on an external surface of the small unmanned aircraft.

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