Whether it is a drone landing on the White House lawn or a near miss with a commercial plane, drones seem to be flying everywhere—often in places they are not supposed to be—prompting safety concerns.

Owners of unmanned aircraft systems have until Friday evening to register their drones with the Federal Aviation Administration or face hefty fines if they fly outdoors. The federal agency began the ...

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registry is expected to go live during the day on Dec. 21. Check the agency’s home page at www.faa.gov for updates. In ...