Minimum Age

TRUST

Congress set no minimum age.  All persons operating a drone under the exception for limited recreational operations are required to take and successfully pass TRUST.

Part 107 Certificate

§ 107.61 Eligibility.

Subject to the provisions of §§ 107.57 and 107.59, in order to be eligible for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating under this subpart, a person must: (a) Be at least 16 years of age;

Drone Ownership

No minimum are .

Drone Registration

Registration Requirements:

13 years of age or older (if the owner is less than 13 years of age, a person 13 years of age or older must register the drone)

Community Based Organization (CBO) Membership

Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)

Youth: Under 19 years.  Adult: 19-65 years.  Senior: Over 65 years

First Person View Freedom Coalition (FPVFC)

Youth: Under 18 years.  Adult: 18+

Flite Test Community Association (FTCA)

Not age restricted. 

STEM+C Inc.

Not age restricted. 

Drone Soccer

Ages 12-17 years

Drone Legends

Little Legends: Grades K–3 (Spring 2024)

STEM Fundamentals: Grades 4–8

FPV Initiator: Grades 8–12