Transfer of UA Ownership and De-registration

Verified from official sources
FAQ Q8Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

If you sell or give your drone to someone else, you must de-register it and peel off the registration label. The new owner must buy a new label and register the drone under their own name.

Requirement as structured

CAAS requires owners intending to transfer or sell their registered unmanned aircraft to de-register the aircraft and remove the registration label, while the new owner must purchase a new label and register it under their own name.

Original regulatory text

if you intend to transfer ownership of your UA to your friend, you should de-register your UA and remove the registration label from the UA. Your friend will be required to purchase a new registration label and complete the registration.

Applies when

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