Transmission Latency

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 89.320Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

The remote ID module must transmit your drone's position and altitude within 1 second of measuring it.

Requirement as structured

The remote identification broadcast module must broadcast the latitude, longitude, and geometric altitude of the unmanned aircraft no later than 1.0 seconds from the time of measurement to the time of broadcast.

Original regulatory text

The remote identification broadcast module must broadcast the latitude, longitude, and geometric altitude of the unmanned aircraft no later than 1.0 seconds from the time of measurement to the time of broadcast.

Applies when

country
United States
equipment
remote identification broadcast module
operation
Remote identification of unmanned aircraft
regulatory area
remote_id
aircraft category
unmanned aircraft required to be registered
regulatory category
General