FRIA Eligibility for Educational Institutions
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 89.205Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
Educational institutions (from primary schools to universities) can apply to establish a FRIA, allowing students and pilots to operate drones without Remote ID within that designated area.
Requirement as structured
An educational institution, including primary and secondary educational institutions, trade schools, colleges, and universities, is eligible to apply for the establishment of an FAA-recognized identification area.
Original regulatory text
Only the following persons are eligible to apply for the establishment of an FAA-recognized identification area under this subpart: ... (b) An educational institution, including primary and secondary educational institutions, trade schools, colleges, and universities.
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