Drone Registration Question

Perry Lawrence · Oct 5, 2016

When I purchased my Solo, I registered it and selected hobby or non-commercial (can't remember the language). Now, I want to use the Solo for commercial purposes.

How does this work? Do you carry 2 registrations? On for commercial and one for non-commercial use? Or, can you modify your existing registration to include commercial?

Thanks!

pyrate · Oct 5, 2016

that is a great question, I did the same but will be moving over when I get my 107
Call the FAA?

I do know they register people not drones so maybe just register again as a commercial and get a new number?
its 5 bucks

Perry Lawrence · Oct 5, 2016

OK, update: Once you register, you have an account. When you login, you can click account type, either Model Aircraft or Non-Model Aircraft. Each "account type" lists your "inventory". There is no easy way to move inventory between account types. So I now have the same Solo listed under each account type and 2 distinct registration numbers.

Perry Lawrence · Oct 5, 2016

Further research: I found this in their FAQs

Can I transfer my model registration to non-model registration?
Only the web-based registration system distinguishes model sUAS registration requirements from non-model sUAS registration requirements.
At this time, the web-based registration system does not permit this type of transfer. You must complete registration as a non-modeler and provide specific aircraft information such as manufacturer name, model number and serial number, if applicable.

pyrate · Oct 5, 2016

Wow can you link that?
when I registerred there was nothing asked about the drone hardware.

Perry Lawrence · Oct 5, 2016

Use this link. Login and you will be presented with the Model & Non-Model screen as shown below. Selecting Non-Model will ask you for Make Model and Serial Number.

sUAS Registration

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Perry Lawrence · Oct 5, 2016

And here is the FAQ, item in question is #11 under Registration.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Frequently Asked Questions/Help

Maddog · Oct 5, 2016

Try www.part107.org
The guy who runs it is very knowledgable about this stuff.

bluesgeek · Oct 5, 2016

My understanding from this FAA webinar archive is that a Part 107 certified remote pilot who registers an aircraft for commercial use may also use that aircraft for hobby use. I could be wrong, but that's what I picked up from a cursory listen.