The number of drones registered in the U.S. for recreational flying has reached ** units as of November 2025. This figure is apart from drones used by hobbyists, which need not be registered. The commercial drone registrations stood at *** The Federal Aviation Administration mandates registration of a drone that weighs about 0.55 pounds or more (more than 250 grams) with the authorities.
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