Registering drones.

[RO_]

is it mandatory to register my drone/drones?
if so do I have to register all of them I own?

 

[wafflejock]

is it mandatory to register my drone/drones?
if so do I have to register all of them I own?

In the US believe anything over 250g that you are flying officially needs to be registered. I don't think anyone is really checking but if you were to get in trouble or have an accident then it would probably come up if not registered. Also certain AMA fields may be more or less restrictive about checking for AMA membership and/or registration, I've never spoken with anyone outside the internet about it.

 

[wafflejock]

Registration is easy and not terribly expensive but I'm honestly not sure what good purpose it serves.

 

[RO_]

Thank you for your responses. I will probably register them. ( better safe than sorry) I was just wondering what purpose it served or if it was absolutely necessary. Thank you again.

 

[gregb49]

In the UK, from Drone Registration

Registration mandatory from: 30 November 2019
The UK’s new Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service is now live.
There are two elements to the online system.
Anyone responsible for a drone or unmanned aircraft (including model aircraft) weighing between 250g and 20kg needs to register as an operator. The cost for this is £9 renewable annually.
Anyone flying a drone or unmanned aircraft (including model aircraft) weighing between 250g and 20kg must take and pass an online education package. This is free and renewable every three years.
Both of these requirements become law on 30 November 2019.

I've registered and taken the test. It is quite sensible and straight forward.