Applicability of Broadcast Remote Identification (B-RID)

In plain language

If your drone weighs over 250g and you are flying outdoors for recreation (up to 25kg), education (up to 7kg), UATO training, or under an Operator Permit with a FlyItSafe waiver, you must use Broadcast Remote ID.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that outdoor UA operations with aircraft weighing over 250 grams must comply with B-RID requirements if they are for educational purposes (up to 7 kg), recreational purposes (up to 25 kg), UATO training/assessments, or under an Operator Permit with a FlyItSafe waiver.

Original regulatory text

UA weighing above 250 grams and operating outdoors under the following conditions must comply with B-RID requirements when: (a) Activities conducted for educational purposes using UA with total weight of up to 7 kilograms; or (b) Activities conducted for recreational purposes using UA with a total weight of up to 25 kilograms; or (c) Training and assessments conducted by UA training and assessment organisations (UATO); or (d) Activities conducted under the scope of the Operator Permit, and the activity granted a waiver by CAAS from the usage of the CFMS “FlyItSafe” mobile application.

Applies when

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