Prohibition on Disabling Remote Identification

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 89.110Version 2Effective -Verified 29 August 2026

In plain language

You are not allowed to turn off, disable, or tamper with the Remote ID features or equipment on your drone.

Requirement as structured

The remote identification equipment and functionality of a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft must not be disabled.

Original regulatory text

Its remote identification equipment and functionality have not been disabled.

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