Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why No Standard Remote ID on ARFs?
The question is often asked "Why no Standard Remote ID on ARFs or almost ready to fly aircraft? Remote identification (Remote ID) is new regulation from the FAA. The Remote ID ruling went into effect on Sept 16, 2023. Due to delays in the availability of remote ID broadcast modules the enforcement date has been slipped to March 16, 2024.
For recreational flyers, after March 16, 2024, all RC aircraft (drones, fixed and rotary wing) must have remote ID installed, either Standard at the factory or a broadcast module you purchase separately. The only exceptions are RC models that weigh less than 250 grams and if you fly in an FAA Recognized Identification Area.
Based on various conversation in chat groups, it turns out that if an RC aircraft comes complete with ALL that is needed to fly (transmitter, battery, charger, etc.), then the manufacturer is required to install remote ID at the factory. This is called Standard remote ID. If any of the "pieces" are missing (a charger, a battery, very common no receiver), then the user needs to install their own remote ID module to comply with the regulation.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Overview
01:28 - Remote ID recap
03:30 - Differences between Standard and Broadcast remote ID
09:28 - Why no remote ID in ARFs
13:23 - Conclusion
Why No Standard Remote ID on ARFs?
The question is often asked "Why no Standard Remote ID on ARFs or almost ready to fly aircraft? Remote identification (Remote ID) is new regulation from the FAA. The Remote ID ruling went into effect on Sept 16, 2023. Due to delays in the availability of remote ID broadcast modules the enforcement date has been slipped to March 16, 2024.
For recreational flyers, after March 16, 2024, all RC aircraft (drones, fixed and rotary wing) must have remote ID installed, either Standard at the factory or a broadcast module you purchase separately. The only exceptions are RC models that weigh less than 250 grams and if you fly in an FAA Recognized Identification Area.
Based on various conversation in chat groups, it turns out that if an RC aircraft comes complete with ALL that is needed to fly (transmitter, battery, charger, etc.), then the manufacturer is required to install remote ID at the factory. This is called Standard remote ID. If any of the "pieces" are missing (a charger, a battery, very common no receiver), then the user needs to install their own remote ID module to comply with the regulation.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Overview
01:28 - Remote ID recap
03:30 - Differences between Standard and Broadcast remote ID
09:28 - Why no remote ID in ARFs
13:23 - Conclusion
