How to Register a Drone and Remote ID in DroneZone
Register a drone in FAA DroneZone, then add its Remote ID serial number to the same record. Recreational pilots register the pilot, while Part 107 pilots register each drone. Answer the Remote ID question with yes and enter the serial number from your Standard Remote ID drone or FAA-accepted broadcast module. Check the FAA Declaration of Compliance list first.
Quick facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| DroneZone site | FAA DroneZone, faadronezone.faa.gov |
| Recreation registration | Register the pilot, $5 for 3 years |
| Part 107 registration | Register each drone, $5 per drone for 3 years |
| Remote ID serial | From a Standard Remote ID drone or listed module |
| DOC check | FAA UAS Declaration of Compliance list |
| Holybro module note | No DOC entry verified as an end-user module |
Do you register the pilot or the drone?
Recreational pilots register themselves, not each drone. One registration covers all recreational drones for 3 years.
Part 107 pilots register each drone by its serial number. Each registration lasts 3 years and costs $5 per drone.
Check the FAA DroneZone pages for the current fee and term. Fees and terms can change, so read the site before you pay.
Where do you enter the Remote ID serial number?
Log in to FAA DroneZone and open your drone inventory. Each drone record has a Remote ID section.
Answer the Remote ID question with yes, then pick the device type from the list. Enter the serial number from the drone or the module.
A broadcast module serial can move between drones. List the module on each drone record that uses it.
Which serial number counts for Remote ID?
Use the serial number from a Standard Remote ID drone or an FAA-accepted broadcast module. The serial must sit on an accepted DOC.
Check the FAA Declaration of Compliance list for your exact make and model. Search by the manufacturer name when the model name differs.
Do not enter a serial from a module with no DOC entry. The Holybro module has no verified DOC entry as an end-user broadcast module.
What if your drone has no Remote ID?
Register the drone and fly it only inside a FRIA. A FRIA is an FAA-recognized area where drones without Remote ID may fly.
Fit an FAA-accepted broadcast module when you want to fly outside a FRIA. The module serial goes on the drone record.
A sub-250g drone flown only for recreation needs no registration and no Remote ID. Check the FAA page for the exact thresholds.
How do you check the registration worked?
Open the drone record in DroneZone after you save it. The Remote ID answer should read yes with the serial shown.
Print or save the registration card. Carry it when you fly, since the FAA asks for proof of registration.
Test the broadcast before flight with a receiver app or your ground station. A record without a live broadcast does not meet the rule.
How the options compare
| Pilot type | What to register | Fee | Term | Remote ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation | The pilot | $5 | 3 years | Serial per drone |
| Part 107 | Each drone | $5 per drone | 3 years | Serial per drone |
How do you register a drone and Remote ID in DroneZone?
- Log in to FAA DroneZone and pick the pilot dashboard.
- Register the pilot for recreation or each drone for Part 107.
- Check the FAA DOC list for your drone or module.
- Answer the Remote ID question with yes.
- Enter the serial number and save the record.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does FAA registration cost?
It costs $5. Recreational pilots pay $5 for 3 years, and Part 107 pilots pay $5 per drone for 3 years.
Can I use one broadcast module on two drones?
Yes. List the module serial on each drone record that uses it, and fly only one drone at a time with it.
What if my module is not on the DOC list?
Do not enter its serial. Use a listed module or fly inside a FRIA instead.
Do I need to register a sub-250g drone?
No, for recreation only. Part 107 flight needs registration at any weight.
Sources
- FAA DroneZone
- FAA Remote ID rule and guidance
- FAA UAS Declaration of Compliance list
- Holybro Remote ID overview and spec
Last updated: November 10, 2026.