Exemption for registered aircraft with affixed registration marks
Verified from official sourcesArticle 7Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If your drone is formally registered (immatriculé) and already displays its registration mark (immatriculation) on the airframe, you do not need to additionally affix a separate registration number (numéro d'enregistrement) under this article.
Requirement as structured
The registration number affixing requirements do not apply to registered aircraft if their registration mark is already affixed to the aircraft.
Original regulatory text
Toutefois, les dispositions du présent article ne s'appliquent pas aux aéronefs immatriculés lorsque l'immatriculation est apposée sur l'aéronef.
Applies when
- country
- France
- regulatory category
- General