Labeling Drone with Registration Number

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After You RegisterVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Before you fly your drone, you must mark or label it with your FAA registration number so that it is visible.

Requirement as structured

Operators must label all drones with their FAA registration number before flying them.

Original regulatory text

The FAA requires that you label all drones with your registration number before you fly them

Applies when

country
United States
regulatory category
General