Standard Remote ID Pre-flight Self-testing and Notification
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 89.310Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
Before you take off, your drone will automatically test its remote ID system and let you know if it passed or failed.
Requirement as structured
Prior to takeoff, the unmanned aircraft must automatically test its remote identification functionality and notify the pilot of the test result.
Original regulatory text
Prior to takeoff, the unmanned aircraft must automatically test the remote identification functionality and notify the person manipulating the flight controls of the unmanned aircraft system of the result of the test.
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