U.S. Citizenship or Residency Requirement for Registration
Verified from official sourcesHow to Register Your Drone | Federal Aviation Administration - Registration RequirementsVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
To register your drone as a U.S. aircraft, you must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
Requirement as structured
To register a drone as a U.S. aircraft, the registrant must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Original regulatory text
A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- regulatory category
- General