Availability of Remote ID Letter of Authorization
Verified from official sourcesRemote ID AuthorizationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you need to fly without Remote ID or deviate from the standard requirements, you can request a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the FAA.
Requirement as structured
Drone operators may request a Letter of Authorization from the FAA to operate without Remote ID or to deviate from Remote ID requirements.
Original regulatory text
Some drone operators may be eligible to operate without Remote ID or deviate from the Remote ID requirements by requesting a Letter of Authorization from the FAA.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- regulatory category
- General