Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Future of Remote ID
The future of remote ID is a hot topic between RC modelers since the final ruling came out in late 2021. Remote ID is a means for authorities to know the position of drones and RC model aircraft in the National Airspace System, to include the drone's takeoff location. The only airspace that does not require remote ID are approved FRIAs (FAA Recognized Identification Area) at various AMA clubs and certain educational institutions. One very important date is Sept 16, 2023 when the remote ID ruling will become effective (this video was made in July 2023). Until Sept 16, 2023 no one needs to comply with the remote ID requirements.
Many drone pilots are not fully familiar with the FAA and their role in airspace safety. The foundation of safety is professionals following regulations. The FAA, in over 14 years of airliner operations, has recorded just one crash with 49 casualties. While any loss of life is tragic, this compares favorably to the 46,000 people killed per year in car accidents.
The video discusses the background of remote ID and why we have it, with the goal of fully integrated air operations between manned aircraft and drones.
Remote ID is here to stay, and there is still a great deal more work to have a fully operational remote ID capability.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Overview
01:41 - USG projects
02:50 - Air traffic by the numbers
04:00 - FAA and safety
07:10 - Drone utility
08:34 - Commercial drone activity
11:20 - FAA drone integration
13:23 - FAA Bill
17:50 - Las Vegas security report (2018)
21:43 - Way ahead for remote ID
The Future of Remote ID
The future of remote ID is a hot topic between RC modelers since the final ruling came out in late 2021. Remote ID is a means for authorities to know the position of drones and RC model aircraft in the National Airspace System, to include the drone's takeoff location. The only airspace that does not require remote ID are approved FRIAs (FAA Recognized Identification Area) at various AMA clubs and certain educational institutions. One very important date is Sept 16, 2023 when the remote ID ruling will become effective (this video was made in July 2023). Until Sept 16, 2023 no one needs to comply with the remote ID requirements.
Many drone pilots are not fully familiar with the FAA and their role in airspace safety. The foundation of safety is professionals following regulations. The FAA, in over 14 years of airliner operations, has recorded just one crash with 49 casualties. While any loss of life is tragic, this compares favorably to the 46,000 people killed per year in car accidents.
The video discusses the background of remote ID and why we have it, with the goal of fully integrated air operations between manned aircraft and drones.
Remote ID is here to stay, and there is still a great deal more work to have a fully operational remote ID capability.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Overview
01:41 - USG projects
02:50 - Air traffic by the numbers
04:00 - FAA and safety
07:10 - Drone utility
08:34 - Commercial drone activity
11:20 - FAA drone integration
13:23 - FAA Bill
17:50 - Las Vegas security report (2018)
21:43 - Way ahead for remote ID
