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14 CFR Part 89: Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft

Summary

Mandates that drones must broadcast identification and location information while in flight.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to fly drones without built-in Remote ID in FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs).
  • 02.
    Right to retrofit older drones with external broadcast modules.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Suspension or revocation of FAA certificates.
  • 02.
    Civil penalties for operating a non-compliant aircraft outside a FRIA.
  • 03.
    Seizure of non-compliant equipment in extreme safety cases.

Verified Citations

FAA Remote ID Final Rule

Source
"Remote ID is the capability of an unmanned aircraft in flight to provide certain identification, location, and performance information that people on the ground and other airspace users can receive."