California Drone Registration and Marking Labels
Select the type of FAA Drone Registration you require. If you will only operate your drone for recreation, select Recreational FAA Drone Registration. If the drone will be used in conjunction with for-profit business services select Commercial FAA Drone Registration.
California Recreational FAA Drone Registration
This drone registration type is for those who fly drones solely for recreation, and not for commercial or other non-hobby purposes under the special rule for model aircraft, section 336.
- You will receive a certification and registration number by email.
- You must clearly display your registration number on your UAS.
- You may use the same registration number for multiple aircraft. Each must be labeled separately.
- Download the sUAS Rules & Regulations Handbook.
California Commercial FAA Drone Registration
This drone registration type is for those who fly drones for commercial, government or other non-hobby purposes under FAA rule Part 107.
- Non-model aircraft will receive a unique Certificate of Aircraft Registration for each aircraft.
- You will receive a certification and registration number by email.
- You must clearly display your registration number on your sUAS.
- You must pass an aeronautical knowledge test.
- Download the sUAS Rules & Regulations Handbook.
