Alternative Remote Identification via Broadcast Module

In plain language

If your drone does not have built-in standard remote ID, you can fly it by attaching an FAA-compliant remote ID broadcast module, provided you follow the specific operating rules.

Requirement as structured

A person may operate an unmanned aircraft that is not a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft if it is equipped with a remote identification broadcast module and meets specified operating, pre-flight, and registration requirements.

Original regulatory text

Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, a person may operate an unmanned aircraft that is not a standard remote identification unmanned aircraft if all of the following conditions are met:

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