14 CFR · Part 89

14 CFR § 89.315

Minimum message elements broadcast by remote identification broadcast modules.

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Remote identification broadcast modules must be capable of broadcasting the following remote identification message elements:

(a)

The identity of the unmanned aircraft, consisting of the serial number assigned to the remote identification broadcast module by the person responsible for the production of the remote identification broadcast module.

(b)

An indication of the latitude and longitude of the unmanned aircraft.

(c)

An indication of the geometric altitude of the unmanned aircraft.

(d)

An indication of the velocity of the unmanned aircraft.

(e)

An indication of the latitude and longitude of the take-off location of the unmanned aircraft.

(f)

An indication of the geometric altitude of the take-off location of the unmanned aircraft.

(g)

A time mark identifying the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) time of applicability of a position source output.

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.