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)
STEM+C Inc.
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