Link to NPR article stating $5 fee for FAA registration & pre-reg flight restrictions! True?

[MTChristy]

Check this out: The Drone Under Your Tree Can't Fly High Until Registered With The FAA

 

[Helihover]

Yes its true. Hobby registration is back.

 

[Fly Dawg]

True once again.

 

[msinger]

You can register on the FAA's website here.

 

[MTChristy]

Last spring when I got my P3S I got it registered, printed my free reg-card. No fee. Now it’s a fee I guess.

 

[tcope]

Last spring when I got my P3S I got it registered, printed my free reg-card. No fee. Now it’s a fee I guess.

Always was a fee. The FAA just waived it initially for people is registered right away. You registered yourself as I drone operator.

 

[MTChristy]

I guess I grandfathered in, eh?