The FAA has finalized new drone privacy regulations requiring registration of all drones over 250 grams and establishing automatic no-fly zones within 100 feet of residential properties without owner consent.
New Regulations
- All drones over 250g must be registered ($5 fee)
- 100-foot residential no-fly zone without consent
- Remote ID broadcasting required on all drones
- Fines: $1,000-$25,000 for violations
The rules balance privacy concerns with commercial drone operations. Delivery drones from Amazon and Walmart are exempt when operating in FAA-approved corridors with noise limits.
