So do we have to register our drones now

rogerdp · Oct 20, 2015

Just saw something in the news on having to register our drones is this happening now and will it cost

Gizmoh · Oct 20, 2015

Yep by mid December according to this news for usa pilots:

Drones will have to be registered, but there are still more questions than answers

bobmyers · Oct 20, 2015

rogerdp said:
Just saw something in the news on having to register our drones is this happening now and will it cost

Cost equals tax...everything the government does means collecting more of your hard earned money to support bureaucracy

rwakins · Oct 20, 2015

I'm afraid that if you do register the government would than come back and make you show proof of insurance,

Prometric · Oct 20, 2015

You guys are all paranoid. Go to this website link... It has one of the best detailed history of drones and the FAA. It is a lengthy read, but a lot of good info.
Pro Video Coalition - KEEP CALM: The FAA and sUAVs/Drone Rules UPDATED 9/22

pchin2 · Oct 20, 2015

If we fly in an open area & safe zone where no one could get hurt, should not worry too much.

Phantom3Jim · Oct 20, 2015

Just seen on the news on my phn here at work that the FAA is and has sent Letters of possible Fines for Drone Flyer's posting their Video's on YouTube,citing Commercialism.any stock in this?

BigAl07 · Oct 20, 2015

Phantom3Jim said:
Just seen on the news on my phn here at work that the FAA is and has sent Letters of possible Fines for Drone Flyer's posting their Video's on YouTube,citing Commercialism.any stock in this?

If that is current video that reporter is seriously lacking in research skills. That was dropped many months ago.

They "Say" commercial operations are illegal but to date they have only gone after drone operators who were operating in a commercial manner and doing so unsafely. Reasearch SkyPan+FAA.

Here's my 2 cents (Take it for what you paid for it LOL):

If your aircraft can travel over 400' high, can fly more than 500' laterally and weighs more than 1lb then I think it should be registered. If the aircraft is able to operate within the same space as manned aircraft it should also have to operate with the same registration etc. It costs less than $20 and only takes a few minutes of your time. If you don't want to register don't buy the aircraft.

Meta4 · Oct 20, 2015

Phantom3Jim said:
Just seen on the news on my phn here at work that the FAA is and has sent Letters of possible Fines for Drone Flyer's posting their Video's on YouTube,citing Commercialism.any stock in this?

Not much.
The story is from March 2015 when one FAA official overstepped his authority.
The FAA clarified the situation soon after.
Read all about it here:
FAA Admits That They Shouldn't Be Ordering People To Delete Drone Videos

Phantom3Jim · Oct 20, 2015

Good info,thx.I have no problem when it's time to register.I fly safe and responsible.irritating that there's idiots that don't care if they tarnish our hobby and enjoyment.