U.S. FAA to Charge $5 Drone Registry Fee Starting Dec. 21
- Registry was created following surge in safety incidents
- Industry expects 700,000 drones will be sold this year in U.S.
Owners of consumer drones will have to begin registering with the U.S. government starting next week under a policy issued in time for the expected holiday buying rush.
All but the smallest toys will qualify for tracking by the Federal Aviation Administration as the agency attempts to impose order on the burgeoning hobbyist use of the unmanned craft. Drones must be registered starting Dec. 21 and the agency will charge a $5 fee, which is required under current law, according to the FAA.