Like existing manned aircraft, when drones will fly around the city in the near future, transporting luggage, inspecting construction sites and attics, observing weather and traffic conditions, responding to disasters, etc. We need a mechanism to protect the safety and security of people. Specifically, all aircraft and drones need to be able to recognize each other quickly and reliably. To that end, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has announced a "remote ID" system. This system enables highly transparent drone operations not only for drone manufacturers and operators, but for everyone. This time, we have summarized the outline of the "remote ID" system published on the FAA website. (Author: Tavis Sartin = DRONE FUND Global Marketing Manager)
■ What is a remote ID?
Unlike the existing drone registration system, the remote ID system requires that the ID information of all drones owned by the operator (details below) be given. This makes it possible to identify flight information, location information, etc. of the drone in flight from the ground for safe airspace management.
Remote ID information is transmitted using most of the radio bands used by drones. It is being considered to send and receive not only in the radio band for business use but also in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. And the information sent includes UA ID (device serial number or session ID), flight information (GPS information, altitude, speed, etc.), control station or takeoff location location, time smark, and emergency situations. It is included.
However, the pilot's personal and other information is not included in the transmitted data to protect the pilot's identity. Access to this information is limited to FAA and will be provided to authorized law enforcement agencies as needed.
■ Why is a remote ID system necessary?
Remote IDs are an important tool for FAA, other government agencies, and the general public to help identify information about drones and their maneuvering or takeoff and landing sites. Just as license plates and owner information are tied to roads and vehicles on the water, of course, there is a need for a method to send data to the administrator to identify the aircraft in the air.
■ When will the remote ID system be applied?
On January 15, 2021, the FAA released the final version of the new system for remote IDs. These schemes will be applied from April 21, 2021 (initially planned to be applied from March 16th, but the postponement was announced on March 10th).
Drone manufacturers must confirm compliance with the new system within 18 months from April 21st. The operator must spend another year meeting operational requirements in one of three ways:
■ What is the mechanism of the remote ID system?
The remote ID system requires that all drones that require registration with the FAA be able to send information about the remote ID to the ground. Drone operators can fly their drones under the new remote ID system by satisfying one of the following three methods.
The first is to fly a drone that has a built-in remote ID transmission function. Send remote ID information directly from the drone. From takeoff to landing, the drone sends the following information:
・ Drone ID (UA ID) ・ Drone position and altitude ・ Speed ・ Control station position and altitude ・ Timestamp ・ Emergency situation
The second method is to operate a drone with a remote ID module installed later. This allows operators to make drones that do not have a built-in remote ID function compliant with this new remote ID system.
However, the operator must add the remote ID module serial number to the aircraft registration information. Also, when flying with the remote ID module, you are limited to in-sight flight (VLOS).
From takeoff to landing, the remote ID module sends the following information:
・ Drone ID (UA ID) ・ Drone position and altitude ・ Speed ・ Takeoff point position and altitude ・ Timestamp
Pilots can operate drones that do not have a remote ID within certain FAA-approved designated areas. Community-based organizations, primary and secondary education institutions, and other FAA-approved organizations can apply for the establishment of FRIA.
-You can't take off the drone if you self-test the drone and the remote ID isn't working.
-The remote ID cannot be disabled by the operator.
-The remote ID must be transmitted even in an unlicensed wireless frequency band (eg Wi-Fi or Bluetooth).
• Remote ID drones and remote ID modules must be designed by the manufacturer to maximize the range in which they can receive the transmitted ID.
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The new remote ID system will be an important step toward the realization of a drone / air mobility premise society. For a future in which manned and unmanned aerial vehicles share the sky, it is important to have a clear understanding of the airspace situation. These rules also help build social confidence in drones and other new air mobility technologies.
The most important significance of this remote ID system is that the government, experts, manufacturers, and the general public can work together to create appropriate rules to ensure safe and reliable drone operation. It is in the point of being.
FAA made public comments on Remote ID Proposal-based System Making (NPRM) for 60 days starting December 31, 2019. As a result, more than 53,000 comments were received from industry experts and the general public about specific details regarding remote IDs. Many of these comments will be reflected in the final draft.
I think that the case of system making realized by various stakeholders in this way is a big step toward the realization of a drone / air mobility premise society.
See below for FAA documentation on remote IDs.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id/
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/15/2020-28948/remote-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft
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