Originally Posted by LLRCFlyer

The current Code of Federal Regulations specifies that each drone operator flying RC aircraft for recreation purposed only and not in furtherance of any business or profit shall register himself/herself with the FAA and obtain a single registration number which is to be applied to every aircraft (drone) weighing between 250 grams and 55 pounds that is owned/operated by the individual. The individual shall also take The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) to become aware of the different classes and types of airspace (Classes A, B, C, D, E, G, special use, restricted, prohibited, Temporary Flight Restrictions, etc.) and the restrictions applicable to each type of airspace. The only thing the FRIA does is to allow aircraft to be flown inside the boundary of a FRIA without having to have a remote ID transmitter onboard the drone. Whether or not the FAA will eventually drop the registration requirement for flight totally inside a FRIA remains to be seen. I don't expect it to be dropped because drones do sometimes just fly away and never return Law Enforcement wants to be able to identify the owner of a downed drone, regardless of where it was launched. It is true the FAA is currently considering allowing approved Community Based Organizations to establish a FRIA if they are also an approved TRUST training provider... but this is not yet approved, stay tuned for further press releases.....