Remote Identification Method compared to Wireless Broadcast Identification Method
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated Broadcast Remote ID for drones, requiring them to emit a signal with identification and location information when in flight. This system functions like a digital license plate, allowing authorities to identify drones and pilots within approximately a one-mile range[1].
Initially, the FAA had considered the Network Remote ID model, where drone identification data would be transmitted via internet-connected networks to authorities. However, this model was dropped due to concerns about privacy, technological and infrastructure challenges, and potentially high costs.
Now, the FAA is reconsidering Network Remote ID in light of the need for more sophisticated management tools, especially as commercial drone operations expand, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights[2][3].
The reconsideration of Network Remote ID arises from several key factors:
- Expanded BVLOS operations require more comprehensive surveillance and traffic management.
- Integration with automated data service providers (ADSPs) is proposed for managing drone traffic efficiently.
- A hybrid system that combines Broadcast Remote ID with network-based services could better support both safety and operational scalability[2][3].
The biggest concern with the Network Remote ID (N-RID) model was the operating cost, which would require an "always on" Internet connection and potential subscription costs for the third-party USS network. Additionally, the N-RID model was deemed impractical due to poor cellular service in some areas of the U.S., which would prevent the transmission of information packets to the N-RID network.
Despite these concerns, the FAA has awarded a contract to ANRA Technologies to collect, aggregate, and retransmit messages from the Broadcast Remote ID (B-RID) system, effectively turning them into N-RID messages. The system will use N-RID receivers to collect and aggregate information packets from B-RID-equipped drones, retransmitting them as "B+N RID messages" discoverable by federated USS networks.
However, concerns over privacy and data security remain, including who can access aggregated B-RID data, how long it will be stored, and whether operators can opt-in or if it can be enforced without their approval. The FAA is actively engaging stakeholders to refine these frameworks, with new proposals expected by late 2025[2][3].
The demonstration of this reconsidered Network Remote ID system will take place at the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site managed by the University of Nevada and uAvionix. The FAA is keen to gather feedback and insights from industry experts and drone operators to ensure the system meets its intended goals of enhancing drone traffic management while maintaining privacy and security.
[1] FAA. (2023). Remote ID. Retrieved from https://www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/remote_identification/
[2] FAA. (2023). Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations. Retrieved from https://www.faa.gov/uas/research_development/beyond_visual_line_of_sight/
[3] FAA. (2023). Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Remote ID. Retrieved from https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/11/25/2019-25657/remote-identification-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems
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