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Intro to DronesDrone basics, made simple
Registration, the rules, and where you can fly, explained in plain language from official FAA sources.
Nine basics
FAA drone registration: what it is and how to register
What the registration number is, the $5 fee, and marking your drone.
Recreational vs Part 107
Which FAA rules apply to your flight.
The TRUST test
The FAA’s free online safety test for recreational flyers.
The Part 107 process
IACRA, your FTN, the knowledge test and recurrent training.
Remote ID basics
Broadcast ID, broadcast modules and FRIAs.
Where you can fly
B4UFLY, LAANC, controlled airspace, TFRs and national parks.
Flying at night or over people: the basics
Lighting at night, and the four over-people categories.
Drone insurance basics
What to ask about coverage, and the FAA accident-reporting rule.
Choosing your first drone
Weight, Remote ID and how you’ll fly, before you buy.
Straight from the FAA
Every article cites and links the FAA pages it’s based on. Rules change, so always confirm on faa.gov before you fly.
Last checked: October 11, 2026
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