Pre-Flight Self-Testing and Notification
Verified from official sources14 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