FAA’s Remote ID Rule Takes Effect in September

Businesses, law enforcement agencies, and recreational flyers will all be required to have remote ID capabilities by September 16.

Jack Daleo

Friday, July 14, 2023 at 02:27 PM ET

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Starting September 16, all FAA-registered drones must have remote ID capabilities. [Courtesy: JeShoots/Pexels]

Key Takeaways:

By September 16, most registered drones must comply with the FAA's remote ID rule, broadcasting identification and real-time location data.
Exemptions apply to drones under 0.55 lbs flown recreationally (with TRUST) or within FAA-recognized identification areas (FRIAs).
Pilots must ensure compliance by checking for a Declaration of Compliance (DOC) or retrofitting non-compliant drones with an FAA-approved remote ID broadcast module.
All compliant drones (standard or module-equipped) must be registered in FAADroneZone, following specific procedures for recreational or Part 107 pilots.

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The FAA published its final rule on remote identification of drones—a revision to Part 89 in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations—in April 2021. The rule is set to take full effect in just a few months. And if they haven’t already, it’s time for drone pilots to prepare.

The FAA’s remote ID rule mandates that by September 16 all drones registered with the agency must also be capable of publicly broadcasting certain information, such as a unique ID number and real-time location data. That means businesses, law enforcement agencies, and even recreational flyers will have two months to make sure they’re compliant.