“Wanting to determine if this drone needs to be registered with the FAA. Can't seem to find the weight in the specifications.”
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There was a recent change that relaxed the registration requirement for UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems, most commonly called drones) flown for recreation use only and that weigh less than 55 lbs. Kaptur is well under that limit. So, the bottom line is no, you are not required to register Kaptur if you are flying it for recreational use only and follow basic safety rules. Below is the most relevant answer I found from Frequently Asked Question from the faa.gov website. If you are just flying for fun, then Option 1 is for you. For more detail visit the FAA site. From FAA.GOV website FAQ (frequently asked questions) : Do I need permission from the FAA to fly a UAS for recreation or as a hobby? (UAS is Unmanned Aerial System, commonly referred to as a drone.) Answer: Option #1. Fly in accordance with the Special Rule for Model Aircraft (Public Law 112-95 Section 336). Under this rule, operators must: Fly for hobby or recreational purposes only Follow a community-based set of safety guidelines Fly the UAS within visual line-of-sight Give way to manned aircraft Provide prior notification to the airport and air traffic control tower, if one is present, when flying within 5 miles of an airport Fly UAS that weigh no more than 55 lbs. unless certified by a community-based organization.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.According to the instruction manual, it is below the required weight to be required to be registered. So, no, you won't have to register it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.That’s not true according to the FAA. It goes by weight. That’s why I need to know the weight of this drone.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The FAA no longer requires the registration of drones; regardless of size/weight.
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