In 2019 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) organized "National Drone Safety Awareness Week" which was hosted annually until 2021. This year, we're evolving our approach with ONE Drone Safety Day!
On this site, you will be able to browse all the Drone Safety Day events, sign up to attend, and submit your own event.
Drones are the fastest growing segment of aviation in the United States. As of January 2022, over 860,000 drones have been registered with the FAA, and over 260,000 Remote Pilots have been certified by the FAA. These numbers are projected to continue to grow.
Drone Safety Day is Saturday, June 18, 2022.
The safety message for Drone Safety Day 2022 is "Fly RIGHT"
Register your drone - DroneZone
Interact with others
Gain knowledge
Have a safety plan
Trust and train
Drone Safety DAy Topic Areas
Drone Safety DAy Topic Areas
Share how drones are used in education. Drones are quickly making their way into STEM, K-12, and university curriculums through the Collegiate Training Initiative. See how the students of today will become the drone experts of tomorrow!
Opens opportunities for everyone. Drones are an equalizer in aviation. They require a low cost to entry, and are being implemented in schools all over the country in STEM applications. They also provide an opportunity to fly for people who would not be able to fly a traditional aircraft.
Highlight the economic, societal, and safety benefits of using drones. For example, utilizing a drone to inspect infrastructure that would be more dangerous for a human to inspect (i.e. bridges, towers, power lines, etc.).
Learn how drones are utilized in emergency situations such as natural disasters, search & rescue, firefighting, and public safety. Find out how the FAA quickly approves certain drone flights in emergency situations.
Understand the environmental and sustainability benefits of drone technologies. From reforestation to monitoring wildlife population, there are countless ways to protect our environment using drones.
