Standard Remote ID Take-off Prevention for Non-functional Equipment

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

In plain language

You will not be able to take off if your drone's remote ID system is not working.

Requirement as structured

The unmanned aircraft must be prevented from taking off if its remote identification equipment is not functional.

Original regulatory text

The unmanned aircraft must not be able to take off if the remote identification equipment is not functional.

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