What happens if I fly my drone without the sticker?

I just got a DJI Air 3 and I’ve been really excited to test it out. I know I need to register it, but what if I fly it without putting the sticker on? Is it a big deal in the US, or can I just go ahead?

Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I just used my label maker to print mine.

Nuri said:

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I just used my label maker to print mine.

Same here. Those companies like Pilot Institute and others advertising quick certification seem a bit unnecessary to me. I just studied on my own, took the Part 107 test, and passed without paying for extra courses.

Phoenix said:

Nuri said:
Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I just used my label maker to print mine.

Same here. Those companies like Pilot Institute and others advertising quick certification seem a bit unnecessary to me. I just studied on my own, took the Part 107 test, and passed without paying for extra courses.

It’s not really a scam; it’s just a study guide for those who need more guidance. If you can self-study, that’s extra cash for batteries!

Phoenix said:

Nuri said:
Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I just used my label maker to print mine.

Same here. Those companies like Pilot Institute and others advertising quick certification seem a bit unnecessary to me. I just studied on my own, took the Part 107 test, and passed without paying for extra courses.

Yeah, it’s more about convenience. Some people don’t want to spend time figuring out what to study. I bought it for that reason—it’s organized and keeps me updated on rule changes.

Phoenix said:

Nuri said:
Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I just used my label maker to print mine.

Same here. Those companies like Pilot Institute and others advertising quick certification seem a bit unnecessary to me. I just studied on my own, took the Part 107 test, and passed without paying for extra courses.

I used my GI Bill and went through SDI to get my Part 107. The money I saved helped me buy my drone.

Nuri said:

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I just used my label maker to print mine.

This is definitely the way to go. Keep it simple.

Nuri said:

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I just used my label maker to print mine.

Did the same. Already had a label maker, so it was easy.

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

I bought a cheap thermal label printer and printed my FAA registration number along with a reward message if found. Worked out when someone found my lost Mini 3 Pro and returned it!

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

Ordered my stickers from Pilot Institute, and they arrived in about a week.

Oakley said:

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

Ordered my stickers from Pilot Institute, and they arrived in about a week.

They must have sped up! Mine took three months.

Joan said:
Just go ahead and register it, then use a label maker or a piece of tape and a sharpie to write the number on your drone. You can also get free stickers from Pilot Institute, but it takes a bit of time. No official sticker from the FAA though.

You can also grab stickers from Amazon in just a couple of days.

Straight to jail, believe it or not.

Wade said:
Straight to jail, believe it or not.

No prop guards? Right to jail.

Wren said:

Wade said:
Straight to jail, believe it or not.

No prop guards? Right to jail.

Prop guards too big? Also jail.

Wren said:

Wade said:
Straight to jail, believe it or not.

No prop guards? Right to jail.

Flying too high? Straight to jail. Flying too low? Right to jail.

Wade said:
Straight to jail, believe it or not.

How long are we talking?

Thorn said:

Wade said:
Straight to jail, believe it or not.

How long are we talking?

10 years plus public execution.

Marlowe said:

Thorn said:
Wade said:
Straight to jail, believe it or not.

How long are we talking?

10 years plus public execution.

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