Legibility of Unique Identifier

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

In plain language

You must ensure that the registration number (unique identifier) on your drone is clean, undamaged, and easy to read.

Requirement as structured

The unique registration identifier must be maintained in a condition that is legible.

Original regulatory text

The unique identifier must be maintained in a condition that is legible.

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