Standard Remote Identification Declaration of Compliance or Design Approval

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 89.110Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Before flying, ensure your drone model has an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance (DoC) or is covered by an FAA design/production approval.

Requirement as structured

The unmanned aircraft's serial number must be listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance, or the aircraft must have a design or production approval under Part 21 and meet Subpart F requirements.

Original regulatory text

Its serial number is listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance, or the standard remote identification unmanned aircraft is covered by a design approval or production approval issued under part 21 of this chapter and meets the requirements of subpart F of this part.

Applies when

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