Standard Remote ID Take-off Prevention When Not Broadcasting

Verified from official sources
14 CFR § 89.310Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

The drone will not let you take off unless it is actively broadcasting its remote ID signal.

Requirement as structured

The unmanned aircraft must be prevented from taking off unless it is actively broadcasting the required remote ID message elements.

Original regulatory text

The unmanned aircraft must not be able to take off unless it is broadcasting the message elements in § 89.305.

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