Open-source drone autopilot specialist CubePilot is offering an affordable solution to help drone pilots comply with the FAA’s Remote ID rule. The Cube ID Serial add-on module from CubePilot is priced at only $39, making it the cheapest FCC-certified Remote ID broadcast solution for FAA built-in compliance.
Come September 16, compliance with the FAA’s final rule on Remote ID will become mandatory for most drones operating in US airspace. Many popular drones, including those from DJI, have Remote ID capabilities built-in, but some older models need an add-on module to broadcast their identification and location information.
Update (September 13, 2023): The FAA has extended the Remote ID enforcement deadline by six months to March 16, 2024.
CubePilot’s offering is a tiny (25mm x 13.75mm x 3.5mm) Remote ID module that broadcasts information about a drone in flight through a Bluetooth 5.2 dual-mode unit and supports “Serial” protocol. It is suitable for GPS-equipped drones that are to be flown in the pilot’s visual line of sight.
Weighing only 10 grams with cable and antenna, the low-power module can be attached to a drone using a regular sticker or soft sticker. Though the product has yet to get FAA approval, it has already received both FCC and CE certifications. The installation and software update guide of the module is available here.
Read: 4 DJI drones that require an external Remote ID module
The FAA likens Remote ID to a “digital license plate” for a drone. It helps the FAA, law enforcement, and other federal agencies to access information about drones in flight, such as the identity, location, and altitude of the aircraft and its control station or take-off location. This information becomes important when a drone appears to be flying in an unsafe manner or is flying where it is not allowed to be.
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