{"id":6987,"date":"2019-02-28T21:05:46","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T21:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lasertechprod.wpengine.com\/?p=6987"},"modified":"2022-08-16T13:17:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T19:17:07","slug":"you-bought-a-drone-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lasertech.com\/you-bought-a-drone-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"You Bought A Drone, Now What?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
By <\/span>T Nyland, 02\/28\/19<\/span><\/h6>\n

The following information is compiled, and simplified information taken from the FAA website on how to register your drone.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drones are becoming the latest craze for professionals, hobbyists, and educators. Whatever your drone will be used for, there are rules and regulations one must follow before you can officially prepare your drone for takeoff.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Comprehensive Checklist for You, the New Drone Owner<\/h1>\n

The first step is to register your drone.<\/strong> All drones must be registered unless your drone weighs under 0.55 pounds. If you are caught with an unregistered drone, civil penalties can cost up to $27,500<\/strong>, and criminal penalties can cost up to $250,000<\/strong> and up to three years in jail.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wired\u00ae<\/sup> has created a helpful spreadsheet that lets you know whether your drone requires registration or not if you are unsure. Check out if\u00a0<\/span>your drone requires registration here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Drone owners need to determine their registration status<\/p><\/div>\n

The levels of registrations for drones:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Under .55 pounds \u2013 no registration required\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Between .55 and 55 pounds \u2013 14 CFR Part 107\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. 55 pounds and over \u2013\u00a014 CFR Part 47<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The majority of drone users fly a drone that is under 55 lbs.<\/strong> If your drone does exceed 55 pounds, you will need to register by paper, registration instructions can be accessed by clicking on the link (<\/span>14 CFR Part 47<\/span><\/a>).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can fly under Part 107 for any reason, including for work, business, for fun in your backyard, to teach, or for public safety missions. All drones being registered under Part 107 will be between 0.55 lbs. and 55 lbs. You will be required to register under one of the following:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n