Pre-Flight Self-Testing and Notification

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 89.320Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Before you take off, the remote ID module will automatically run a self-test and notify you of whether it is functioning correctly.

Requirement as structured

Prior to take-off, the remote identification broadcast module must automatically test the remote identification functionality and notify the person manipulating the flight controls of the result.

Original regulatory text

Prior to take-off, the remote identification broadcast module 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
equipment
remote identification broadcast module
operation
Remote identification of unmanned aircraft
regulatory area
remote_id
aircraft category
unmanned aircraft required to be registered
regulatory category
General