Remote Identification Requirement for Unmanned Aircraft Operations

In plain language

Starting September 17, 2023, you cannot fly a drone in the US unless it has Standard Remote ID, a Remote ID Broadcast Module, or you are flying in an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), unless you have a specific FAA authorization or exception.

Requirement as structured

No person may operate an unmanned aircraft within the airspace of the United States after September 16, 2023, unless the operation meets the remote identification requirements of § 89.110 or § 89.115.

Original regulatory text

Except as otherwise authorized by the Administrator or as provided in § 89.120, after September 16, 2023, no person may operate an unmanned aircraft within the airspace of the United States unless the operation meets the requirements of § 89.110 or § 89.115.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Remote identification of unmanned aircraft

start date

2023-09-17

regulatory area

remote_id

aircraft category

unmanned aircraft required to be registered

regulatory category

General