Beware Of Pricey Drone Registration Sites

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Drones are extremely easy to come by. You can order them and have them up in the air in a matter of days, if not hours. But while the government is still trying to figure out how to handle the explosion of UAV and drone popularity, there are some things you’ll want to keep in mind.

Since the Federal Aviation Administration’s drone registration rules went into effect, there are a few things you must do after you purchase or upgrade to a new drone. If you ask how do I register my drone…it’s pretty easy, just don’t fall for some traps out there.

Yes, you must register your drone

Many people don’t realize that all drones must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. If you’re caught flying without a license, it may not be a $100 fine and slap on the wrist you’d be facing. Failure to register a drone could result in civil penalties of up to $27,500, up to $250,000 in fines, and the possibility of spending the next three years in prison. Now, will that happen? Probably not, but if you want to follow the rules – pay attention to avoid some deeper headaches.

If you search “drone registration” on Google, you’ll find a number of companies offering to process your drone registration. When you enter one of these websites they ask for your personal information and details about the drone. Upon checkout, you’ll be billed $24.99 or more. For most people this seems like a good price. However, since the cost to register with the FAA is only $5, it may not be such a great deal after all. So you’re paying someone to do something that’s much easier and cheaper if you do it yourself.

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