Possession of Registration Certificate During Flight

In plain language

When flying your drone, you must carry your FAA registration certificate with you. This can be a printed paper copy or a digital copy on your phone.

Requirement as structured

The remote pilot must have their FAA drone registration certificate, in either paper or digital format, in their possession during flight.

Original regulatory text

You must have your registration certificate (either a paper copy or digital copy) in your possession when you fly.

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General