Overview
Remote Identification (Remote ID) is an FAA requirement for most drones operating in the United States. It serves as a digital license plate, allowing the FAA, law enforcement, and federal agencies to identify drones in flight. All drone operators required to register their drones with the FAA must comply with Remote ID rules.
There are two ways to make your drone compliant:
Remote ID capability is built into the drone via a firmware update.
Remote ID capability is added through an external module attached to the drone.
Drones with built-in Remote ID capability
The following drones support Remote ID through firmware updates. Note that while these drones are Remote ID compliant, the DroneDeploy flight app does not support flight for all models.
Supported by the DroneDeploy flight app:
Mavic 3 Enterprise (Mavic 3E)
Mavic 3T
DJI Air 2S
Matrice 300 RTK
Mavic 2 Pro
Mavic Air 2
Phantom 4 Pro (P4P)
Not supported by the DroneDeploy flight app:
Mavic 3M
Matrice 30 or 30T
Mini 3 Pro
Mavic 3
Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced
Phantom 4 RTK (P4 RTK)
Skydio 2, 2+, X2E and X10
To learn more about additional Remote ID support from DJI, please visit the DJI website.
Remote ID broadcast modules
If you fly a drone that does not have built-in capability, you must use an FAA-approved broadcast module. DroneDeploy has partnered with Dronetag, which produces modules you can attach to your drone to meet FAA requirements.
We have tested both the Dronetag Mini and Beacon modules on the following drones:
Mavic 2 Pro
Phantom 4 Pro
Mavic Air 2
You can purchase individual units directly from Dronetag. If you want to buy in bulk (5 or more units) for your team, DroneDeploy can facilitate a discount.
Availability
Remote ID compliance is mandatory for all drones registered with the FAA, including those used for commercial (Part 107) and recreational purposes.
FAQs
Q: Does DroneDeploy recommend a specific module?
A: Yes. DroneDeploy recommends Dronetag modules for drones without built-in Remote ID.
Q: Can I get a discount for my organization?
A: Yes. If you purchase 5 or more units, DroneDeploy can help you get a bulk discount.
Q: Where can I find more information about flying drones without built-in capability?
A: You can find additional details on the FAA website or via our third-party partner links.
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