Drone Remote ID Rule
FAA Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Rule (14 CFR Part 89)
United States · 14 C.F.R. Part 89; 86 Fed. Reg. 4390 (Jan. 15, 2021)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 16, 2023
- Applies to
- Operators of UAS required to register under Part 48; drone manufacturers producing UAS for U.S. sale
- Enforced by
- Federal Aviation Administration
Most drones flying in U.S. airspace must broadcast a digital 'license plate' — Remote ID — that includes the drone's ID, location, altitude, and the control station's location, so law enforcement and the public can identify drones in the sky.
Who is protected: The public, law enforcement, and airspace users seeking accountability for drone operations
Legal detail
14 C.F.R. Part 89 requires Standard Remote ID, Remote ID Broadcast Module retrofit, or operation in an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA). Enforcement began Sept. 16, 2023 after a six-month discretionary extension from the original March 2023 date.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Level | Federal |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | January 15, 2021 |
| Citation | 14 C.F.R. Part 89; 86 Fed. Reg. 4390 (Jan. 15, 2021) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | FAA civil penalties; certificate action |
| Topics | AI disclosure and transparency · government use of AI · police and surveillance AI |
| Agency page | 14 CFR Part 89 — Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft (eCFR) |
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