Registration of Foreign-Owned and Operated Small UAS

Verified from official sources
AC 107-2A ¶ 5.4.1Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you own and operate a foreign small UAS in the U.S., you must register it under Part 47 or Part 48, and you may need to submit an Affidavit of Ownership.

Requirement as structured

Foreign-owned and operated small UAS must be registered under 14 CFR part 47 or part 48, including the submission of an Affidavit of Ownership if required.

Original regulatory text

Foreign-owned and operated small UAS must be registered, as provided for under part 47 or part 48, including submission of an Affidavit of Ownership for Unmanned Aircraft, if necessary.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107 small UAS operation
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General