⚖ Regulations · Part 89, Remote Identification of Unmanned AircraftREG-027 · 25 of 261

Remote identification (Remote ID) under 14 CFR Part 89 requires most small UAS to broadcast which information?

APilot name, registration number, and declared flight purpose.

BUAS ID, location and altitude of the UAS, location of the control station, velocity, and timestamp.✓

COnly the registration number when flying within 5 miles of an airport.

Why →Under 14 CFR Part 89 (Remote ID rule, effective September 2023), Standard Remote ID UAS must broadcast: UAS ID (serial number), latitude/longitude/altitude of the UA, location of the control station, velocity, and a UTC timestamp. This allows FAA, law enforcement, and security agencies to identify and locate UAS in flight.

The trap →Pilot name is NOT broadcast. Remote ID transmits UAS and control station location, not personal identity. The rule applies broadly, not just near airports. FAA registration number is tied to the serial number in the database, not directly broadcast.

Field note →Remote ID applies to all drones that require FAA registration unless operated at a FRIA. Check whether your drone's firmware includes Standard Remote ID or needs a broadcast module; manufacturers list this per model.

SOURCE → 14 CFR Part 89, Remote Identification of Unmanned AircraftCHECKED JUL 16ACS I.B.K3MED

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