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Consumer Drone → United States
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
FAA registration required for drones over 250g
Details
The US requires registration of drones over 250g (0.55 lb) with the FAA. Foreign visitors can register online for a small fee. Part 107 certification required for commercial use. No-fly zones include airports (within 5 miles), military installations, stadiums during events, and Washington DC restricted airspace.
Quantity limit
Personal use with registration
Documentation required
- FAA drone registration
Legal reference
14 CFR Part 107, FAA UAS rules
IATA dangerous goods
Consumer Drone is classified under Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Register at faadronezone.faa.gov. Check B4UFLY app for no-fly zones. DC area is heavily restricted.
Customs authority
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov