FAA Aircraft (Drone) Registration

Hobbyists who fly drones for fun don't need a Part 107 license from the FAA, but they do need to meet other requirements: Pass the Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), Register the drone with the FAA using your club's FRIA information, Join the flying club where you will fly and finally, Fly within visual line-of-sight, Follow community-based safety guidelines, and Fly for hobby or recreation only.

 

1.    Here are some requirements for FAA drone certification:

·        Be at least 16 years old

·        Have a valid government-issued photo ID

·        Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

·        Be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a drone

·        Pass the Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) at an FAA-approved testing center. Click this link AMA Testing site.

·        Create an account then register the drone online through the… Click this link FAA DroneZone.

 

           

2.    Insert the Riverside Radio Control Club FRIA Information:

o   FRIA Name: Riverside Radio Control Club #149 - San Jacinto Ave

o   Name of Affiliated CBO or Educational Institution: Academy of Model Aeronautics

o   FRIA Identifier: 2023-CBO-00663-FRIA

o   Approval/Renewal Date: 8/8/2023

o   Expiration Date: 8/8/2027

o   Physical Address Street 1: 681 E San Jacinto Ave

o   City: Perris

o   Zip Code: 92571

o   State: CA

o   CBO or EDU: CBO

 

3.     Pay a $5 registration fee that's valid for three years

o   As a Recreational pilot you will get one registration number for all your aircraft. Place the same number so it's visible on the outside of each of your aircraft / drones.

o   Keep the proof of acceptance with you. AMA Card, TRUST Safety test card and Riverside Radio Control Club card.

o   Follow all the rules.

o   You are now ready to fly with us!