❗️ As of March 1, 2026, new rules apply that regulate drones, quadcopters, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/BAS).

Topics like drone news and how to buy a drone are getting more popular. But few people know that drone registration in Russia and drone accounting have become mandatory.

📊 Drone registration in Russia: putting a drone on record and BAS rules

The following rules now apply:

• mandatory drone registration
• mandatory putting a drone on the registry
• registering a quadcopter from 150 g
• identification and monitoring for heavy drones
• data transmission to ERA-GLONASS

👉 This applies to everyone who:

decided to buy a drone
uses drones for business/education

📍 Where to register a drone: registration via Gosuslugi

All of this is done via the Gosuslugi portal.

ℹ️ Via Gosuslugi you can:

• complete online drone registration
• arrange quadcopter registration
• register unmanned BAS systems
• submit drone specifications

⏱ Time required — 10–15 minutes.

What you need to register a drone on Gosuslugi

Before you register a drone via Gosuslugi, prepare:

• photo of the drone (quadcopter)
• serial number
• model
• mass
• owner details
• manufacturer

👉 These details are needed for:

drone registration in Russia
drone and BAS accounting
entry into the registry

How to register a drone via Gosuslugi (step-by-step)

1️⃣ Go to the Gosuslugi portal

2️⃣ In the search box enter:
“registration of unmanned and ultralight aircraft” and click “Start”

3️⃣ Select the type:
unmanned aircraft → “register BAS”

4️⃣ Check your personal details:
phone number, email, registration address

5️⃣ Specify whether the drone is self-built
(homemade or factory-built quadcopter)

6️⃣ Fill in unmanned aircraft details:
• manufacturer organization
• UAV/BAS type
• mass and drone category
• technical specifications

7️⃣ Enter the drone serial number
(the ID is on the airframe or packaging)

8️⃣ Upload photos of the quadcopter and serial number
(to confirm BAS compliance)

9️⃣ Sign the application with an electronic signature:
• select a certificate
• enter the PIN
• click “Sign”

🔟 Submit the drone registration application
⏳ Review usually takes about 10 days

👉 After review the drone is added to the unmanned aircraft registry.

Do you need to register a drone for personal flights

Yes. If your drone or quadcopter weighs more than 150 g, registration is mandatory even if you use it:

• for hobbies and recreation
• for photo and video
• while traveling
• for private use

Registration is also required if you:

• decided to buy a drone for yourself
• use a camera drone

👉 UAV and BAS registration is mandatory for all owners.

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