Continuous Monitoring and Malfunction Notification

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

In plain language

The remote ID module will monitor itself throughout the flight and alert you immediately if it malfunctions or fails.

Requirement as structured

The remote identification broadcast module must continuously monitor the remote identification functionality from takeoff to shutdown and must provide notification of malfunction or failure to the person manipulating the flight controls.

Original regulatory text

The remote identification broadcast module must continuously monitor the remote identification functionality from takeoff to shutdown and must provide notification of malfunction or failure to the person manipulating the flight controls of the unmanned aircraft system.

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