Transfer of UA Ownership and De-registration
Verified from official sourcesFAQ 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
- min mtom kg
- 0.25