FRIA Eligibility for Educational Institutions

Verified from official sources
14 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