Q11. Are non-U.S. citizens visiting the United States on vacation or for drone competitions required to register?Does anyone know what the rules are for tourists? I've been looking for a few days but can't find anything about bringing a drone in from abroad. The FAA site says you must be a US citizen or have permanent residence. I am planning a trip to USA next year and wanted to bring my p2 but I can't find any content about if a foreigner can register their drone for recreation use for a short period?
A. Everyone, including foreign nationals and tourists, who operate a UAS for hobby or recreational purposes outdoors in the U.S. must use the FAA's online registration system. These non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent U.S. residents will receive the same registration certificate as U.S. Citizens or permanent U.S. residents. However, this certificate will function as a "recognition of ownership" document. This document is required by the Department of Transportation for foreign nationals to operate legally in the US.
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