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Drones by the Numbers (as of November 2025)

837,513*
Total Drones Registered
453,635
Commercial Drone Registrations
371,334
Recreational Flyer Registrations
12,544
Paper Registrations
481,760
Certificated Remote Pilots
1,226,168
TRUST Certificates Issued