Exemption for registered aircraft with affixed registration marks

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Article 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