FAA Warns Operators of Drone Registration Scams
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to warn drone owners – especially hobbyists—about companies offering to “help” register their drones with the agency.
Remember, the FAA Drone Zone is the place operators should go to register a drone…and it costs only $5.00.
Drone Registration Scams
There are a number of entities that offer to help drone owners and operators file an application for a registration number. Some attempt to mimic the look of the FAA’s website with similar graphic design and even the FAA logo. Some websites lead visitors to believe they are somehow “approved” by the agency. They aren’t – and drone operators could potentially lose money.
The FAA neither regulates these entities nor will speculate on their legitimacy. However, the FAA recently received reports of vendors charging exorbitant fees up to $150.00 for this service.
FAA Drone Zone
The actual FAA registration fee is $5.00. For that charge, hobbyists receive one identification number which covers all the drones they own. All others pay the registration fee for each drone they intend to operate.
The FAA strongly advises operators to avoid registering unmanned aircraft anywhere but at the FAA Drone Zone. It’s the one site guaranteed to ensure a drone is legally registered and that users get their money’s worth.
