FAA Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft (14 CFR part 89)
Drones flying in US airspace must broadcast their identity, position, altitude, velocity, and control station location, either built in or through a broadcast module, so that the aircraft and its operator can be identified in flight by anyone with a receiver.
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| Control | Strength | Where in the rule, and why | Confidence | Missing or failed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attribution independent of the vendor C-V3 | Required by the text | § 89.305: the aircraft itself broadcasts identity and location, so a third party can identify it without relying on the manufacturer | high | 3 cases |
| Actor identity verification C-A1 | Implied | a serial number registered to the operator is bound to the broadcast identity | medium | 4 cases |