Where the government requires registration there are going to be less than honest firms looking to take advantage of the unwary. So it is with the recently enacted FAA registration process for recreational drone users. Drivers have long been the prey of online sites assisting with state automobile registration. These sites are now looking to take advantage of newbie drone operators.
The following top the search results on Bing for “FAA drone registration”:
These sites are designed only to take money out of unsuspecting users pockets and should be avoided.
The correct site for FAA registration is http://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/. Accept no substitutes.The FAA registration system is simple, straightforward and only costs $5.00.
Frank Schroth is editor in chief of DroneLife, the authoritative source for news and analysis on the drone industry: it’s people, products, trends, and events.
Email Frank
TWITTER:@fschroth