14 CFR · Part 89
14 CFR § 89.305
Minimum message elements broadcast by standard remote identification unmanned aircraft.
A standard remote identification unmanned aircraft must be capable of broadcasting the following remote identification message elements:
The identity of the unmanned aircraft, consisting of:
A serial number assigned to the unmanned aircraft by the person responsible for the production of the standard remote identification unmanned aircraft; or
A session ID.
An indication of the latitude and longitude of the control station.
An indication of the geometric altitude of the control station.
An indication of the latitude and longitude of the unmanned aircraft.
An indication of the geometric altitude of the unmanned aircraft.
An indication of the velocity of the unmanned aircraft.
A time mark identifying the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time of applicability of a position source output.
An indication of the emergency status of the unmanned aircraft.
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.