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Drones by the Numbers (as of 4/1/2025)

1M+*
Total Drones Registered
420,825
Commercial Drone Registrations
383,007
Recreational Flyer Registrations
9,392
Paper Registrations
444,960
Certificated Remote Pilots
1,065,197
TRUST Certificates Issued