6 things you need to know before flying your new drone

Santa just got you your very own drone and you're going to become the coolest person in your group of friends!

That's awesome, but before you take your drone up into the sky, there are a few things you should do and know about flying drones.

Yes, we're going all responsible mom and dad on you, but trust us, you'll thank us later when you're not sitting in jail for flying in restricted airspace.

1. Register your drone

In the U.S., all drones weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds — including cameras and other payloads — and purchased after Dec. 21, 2015, must be registered before they are flown for the first time. Drones purchased before Dec. 21 must be registered by Feb. 19, 2016 Read more...