🎥 Sub-250 g
A class of very light aircraft weighing under 250 grams ready to fly, which many countries treat more leniently than heavier drones.
In the US, a drone under 250 g flown purely recreationally does not need FAA registration and is not subject to Remote ID — but every other rule still applies, including TRUST and keeping it in sight. Weigh it with the battery and any camera fitted.
What it actually does
Sub-250g refers to aircraft whose total take-off weight is under 250 grams. Many countries set their lightest regulatory tier at that threshold, so staying under it often means fewer requirements — which is why so many small drones are designed to land just below it.
In practice
Being under the threshold rarely means no rules at all. Restrictions on flying near airports, over crowds and beyond visual line of sight typically still apply regardless of weight, and registration may still be required depending on what the aircraft is used for.
Worth knowing
Weight is measured ready to fly, including battery, camera and any accessory. And the rules differ by country and are revised regularly — check your own national aviation authority rather than relying on what a video said.
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