Registration Pathway for Drones Weighing 55 Pounds or More

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How to Register Your Drone | Federal Aviation Administration - Registration RequirementsVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone weighs 55 pounds or more, you cannot register it online through FAA DroneZone and must follow the FAA's specific process for registering heavy drones.

Requirement as structured

Drones weighing 55 pounds or more must be registered through a different process than the online FAA DroneZone.

Original regulatory text

Does your drone weight more than 55 pounds? Learn more about how to registering drones over 55lbs.

Applies when

country: United States
regulatory category: General

Official source text FAA