Eligibility for Remote ID Letter of Authorization

In plain language

You may qualify for a Remote ID LOA if your flight is for aeronautical research, demonstrating regulatory compliance, or is part of an operation like a light show conducted under an FAA waiver.

Requirement as structured

Drone operators may request a Remote ID Letter of Authorization from the FAA to operate without Remote ID or to deviate from the Remote ID requirements. The FAA issues these letters for aeronautical research or to show compliance with regulations; other operations, such as drone light shows conducted under an FAA-issued waiver, may also be eligible. Requests are emailed to RIDAuthorizations@faa.gov.

Original regulatory text

Some drone operators may be eligible to operate without Remote ID or deviate from the Remote ID requirements by requesting a Letter of Authorization from the FAA. The FAA issues Remote ID Letters of Authorization to drone operators for the purpose of aeronautical research or to show compliance with regulations. Other types of drone operations, such as drone light shows conducted under an FAA-issued waiver, may also be eligible for a Remote ID Letter of Authorization. To request a Remote ID Letter of Authorization to operate without Remote ID or to deviate from the Remote ID requirements, please email your request to RIDAuthorizations@faa.gov .

Applies when

country

United States

regulatory category

General