Yep. Also, most of the cheap quadcopters don't list their weight, although the cheapest nano quadcopters will be well below the limit. This one is less than 12

Yep. Also, most of the cheap quadcopters don't list their weight, although the cheapest nano quadcopters will be well below the limit. This one is less than 12 g: http://www.gizmag.com/review-estes-proto-x-nano-quadcopter/29813/ http://www.gizmag.com/review-estes-proto-x-nano-quadcopter/2... A half-pound is not very big. Edited to note that the FAA FAQ has a PDF about most items in the toy category; they say that most devices under $100 are under the weight limit. https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/media/UAS_Weights_Registration.pdf https://www.faa.gov/uas/registration/faqs/media/UAS_Weights_... However, all drones with cameras that it lists do require registration.