Remote ID

All drone pilots who must register their drone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are required to comply with the FAA’s Remote Identification (ID) Rule. 

This rule states that if a drone requires FAA registration, it must be equipped with a Remote ID in order to operate the drone.  A Remote ID can be described as a digital license plate for drones. The FAA believes the use of Remote ID is necessary to address aviation safety and security issues and is the next step toward the integration of drones in the National Airspace System.

1. Go to the FAA UAS Declaration of Compliance website 

2. Click on “View Public DOC List”

3. Filter by “RID”

4. Search for your drone or broadcast module

My drone or broadcast module broadcasts Remote ID but is not on the Public DOC List, am I Remote ID ready?

No, even if advertised as “Remote ID ready” or uses other verbiage, only drones or broadcast modules listed on the FAA DOC are considered to be in compliance with the rule. However, the FAA’s policy on Remote ID enforcement discretion provides until March 16, 2024, to have the DOC updated.

If your drone or broadcast module is listed on the Public DOC List, you need to register or update your existing drone registration through FAADroneZone to include the Standard Remote ID drone or Remote ID broadcast module serial number.

Recreational pilots may register once and apply that unique registration number to multiple aircraft. This allows a recreational pilot to move a Remote ID broadcast module from drone to drone as long as it is listed on the same registration.

Part 107 pilots need to register each Standard Remote ID drone or Remote ID broadcast module separately, which means each one will get a unique registration number.

Visit the FAA Remote ID webpage to learn more about drone registration. Have more questions? For help, reach out to the UAS Support Center or call 844-FLY-MY-UA (844-359-6982).

DJI User Guide for FAA Remote ID Compliance

If you know you need to purchase a broadcast module make sure it is FAA compliant. Here is a link to some options depending on your aircraft and needs. This review is courtesy of UAV Coach. 

Once you receive the broadcast module you will need to get it set up with your aircraft AND make sure this information is linked to your drone registration in the FAA DroneZone.

A "FRIA" is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area. This is a defined geographic area where drones can be flown without Remote ID equipment. Both the drone and the pilot must be located within the FRIA's boundaries throughout the operation.

Yes, NC State has a designated FRIA. This area is located at our Lake Wheeler Facility and will accommodate drones without Remote ID broadcast capabilities. The FRIA is intended for drone use related to University educational and research operations only. Users desiring to utilize the FRIA to fly their drone must still comply with REG 10.10.09, including the notification and approval requirements.

Unmanned Aerial Systems, also referred to as drones, offer great potential as tools for research and teaching. NC State regulation 10.10.09, Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems establishes a framework for identifying, managing, and mitigating risk when using UAS, in order to ensure compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations, and in furtherance of NC State’s institutional goals and objectives.

We have adopted the UAS Pilot’s Code (UASPC) developed by the Permanent Editorial Board of the Aviators Code Initiative and University Aviation Association, including the seven principles and recommended practices. Each pilot will self-certify to the UASPC upon submission of the Drone Pilot Registration Request form. 

For more information on NC State’s requirements and procedures for operating UAS, as well as some helpful tips, see NC State Requirements & Tips document.