The FAA Remote ID rule became effective September 16, 2023, but the agency then exercised discretion on enforcement for a period to allow operators additional time to comply. On what date did full FAA enforcement of operator compliance begin?
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The Remote ID operational rule's compliance date for drone operators was originally September 16, 2023. In September 2023 the FAA announced it would exercise discretion in enforcing operator compliance through March 16, 2024, to accommodate real-world availability of compliant aircraft and broadcast modules. Beginning March 16, 2024, full enforcement applies. Operators flying a non-compliant aircraft outside of a FRIA after that date are subject to enforcement.The trap →
Choice B is the original rule-effective date; many prep books printed before the discretion announcement cite only this date. Choice C invents a date that never existed in FAA guidance.SOURCE → 14 CFR Part 89; FAA enforcement discretion policy (published September 2023)CHECKED APR 21ACS I.B.K3MED