FRIA Boundary Restriction
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 89.115Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
When flying without remote ID in a FRIA, both you (the pilot) and the drone must stay inside the boundaries of the FRIA for the entire flight.
Requirement as structured
The unmanned aircraft and the person manipulating the flight controls must remain within the boundaries of the FAA-recognized identification area throughout the operation.
Original regulatory text
The unmanned aircraft and the person manipulating the flight controls of the unmanned aircraft system remain within the boundaries of an FAA-recognized identification area throughout the operation;
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