REMOTE ID
Digital License Plates for Drones. Understanding the regulations, hardware integration, and configuration for FAA/EASA compliance.
Remote ID
Remote ID: Core Concepts & Regulations
Remote ID (14 CFR Part 89) is a "digital license plate" for drones. It broadcasts the drone's position, altitude, and ID to nearby receivers.
Hardware Integration
ArduPilot supports Remote ID hardware via two primary protocols: **MAVLink (Serial)** and **DroneCAN**. The hardware acts as the transmitter (WiFi/...
ArduPilot Configuration
Configuring Remote ID involves enabling the subsystem (`DID_ENABLE`), selecting the communication backend (Serial or CAN), and verifying the persis...
OpenDroneID & Android Integration
OpenDroneID acts as a digital beacon. Any smartphone within range can pick up the signal using the free OpenDroneID app. This provides public accou...
Troubleshooting & Compliance
Remote ID adds a layer of complexity to the arming process. Because it is a legal requirement in many jurisdictions, ArduPilot treats it as a criti...
Commercial Certification & Self-Declarations
Building a drone with ArduPilot and a Remote ID module does **not** automatically make it a "Standard Remote ID Drone" in the eyes of the FAA.