FAA

[Hikaru Sulu]

Other than legal aspects, what other benefits are there for registering with FAA? (Recreational flying)

 

[LuvMyTJ]

None really. It is completely voluntary since it was struck down in court. In the USA, if you fly for hobby you do not need to register.

 

[LarBear360]

There's really nothing legal anymore. Registering is no longer required. Nevertheless, could it assist in any lost & found incidents?

 

[LuvMyTJ]

There's really nothing legal anymore. Registering is no longer required. Nevertheless, could it assist in any lost & found incidents?

Highly doubtful. I am unaware of any programs that allow the finder of a drone to contact the FAA for locating the owner. I am sure the FAA could care less. You would have better results contacting DJI I would think since the original owner is registered with DJI. Not sure even they would help. A name and contact info is the best way at this time. I label all mine with reward & contact info.

 

[LarBear360]

Highly doubtful. I am unaware of any programs that allow the finder of a drone to contact the FAA for locating the owner. I am sure the FAA could care less. You would have better results contacting DJI I would think since the original owner is registered with DJI. Not sure even they would help. A name and contact info is the best way at this time. I label all mine with reward & contact info.

Mine is clearly labeled as well for just such an occasion. I fly with a 500 foot kite string attached, though. I can always just trace the string and find it.

 

[LuvMyTJ]

Mine is clearly labeled as well for just such an occasion. I fly with a 500 foot kite string attached, though. I can always just trace the string and find it.

Kite string? Really?

 

[microraptor]

Mine is clearly labeled as well for just such an occasion. I fly with a 500 foot kite string attached, though. I can always just trace the string and find it.

I would be scared of the string line getting tangled up in the props.

 

[Hikaru Sulu]

Highly doubtful. I am unaware of any programs that allow the finder of a drone to contact the FAA for locating the owner. I am sure the FAA could care less. You would have better results contacting DJI I would think since the original owner is registered with DJI. Not sure even they would help. A name and contact info is the best way at this time. I label all mine with reward & contact info.

That’s a great idea!

 

[LuvMyTJ]

That’s a great idea!

I use a Brother label maker. Sticks forever and is weather resistant. I use a clear tape with black print... shows up nicely.

 

[LarBear360]

Kite string? Really?

Other my name and phone, it's not true. No strings attached :>

 

[bkushner]

Highly doubtful. I am unaware of any programs that allow the finder of a drone to contact the FAA for locating the owner. I am sure the FAA could care less. You would have better results contacting DJI I would think since the original owner is registered with DJI. Not sure even they would help. A name and contact info is the best way at this time. I label all mine with reward & contact info.

Yep there is no benefit to having the number on their. I'm sure the only benefit would be to Law Enforcement should you break a rule and crash somewhere.

 

[Meta4]

Other than legal aspects, what other benefits are there for registering with FAA? (Recreational flying)

Here's some background info: Court strikes down rule forcing toy drone users to register with govt

 

[tcope]

There's really nothing legal anymore. Registering is no longer required. Nevertheless, could it assist in any lost & found incidents?

So could your phone number in place of the registration number. Won't cost $5, won't make you hope that the FAA will contact you and I'm betting its far more likely that a person would call a phone number rather then attempt to report the found drone to the FAA.