Remote ID
What is Remote ID?
Remote ID is a system mandated by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the United States to identify and track drones during flight by providing real-time information about a drone's location and unique ID. More information about Remote ID can be found on the FAA's website.
How to Register Remote ID with the FAA
A Remote ID module and drone must be registered with the FAA. Registration is done through FAADroneZone and instructions for Registering a New Device or Editing an Existing Registration can be found on the FAA's website.
Editing an Existing Registration
- Log in to FAADroneZone
- Click on the button labeled “Launch Drone Owners and Pilots Dashboard”
- Make sure you are on the Part 107 Dashboard
- Click on "Manage Device Inventory"
- Click on the three vertical dots associated with the drone in the “Actions” column and select “Edit” from the drop down menu
- Edit the answer to the Remote ID question to “Yes”
- Enter the Remote ID serial number from either the updated Standard Remote ID drone or the Remote ID broadcast module: (NOTE: this number is listed on your Remote ID module).
- Click on “Save”
Registering a New Device
- Log in to FAADroneZone
- Click on the button labeled “Launch Drone Owners and Pilots Dashboard”
- Make sure you are on the Part 107 Dashboard
- Click on "Manage Device Inventory"
- Click on “Add Device”
- Answer the Remote ID question “Yes”
- Choose the device type from the drop down menu (Remote ID broadcast module or Standard Remote ID drone):
- If using a broadcast module, list the drones make/model while adding the broadcast modules Remote ID serial number in the following step.
- Enter the Remote ID serial number (NOTE: this number is listed on your Remote ID module)
- Click on “Add Device”
- Continue on with the registration process.
Remote ID Module Setup for Alta X
Drone Amplified's Remote ID module is fully compatible with Alta X systems. The module is powered directly from your aircraft, so there is no need to deal with additional batteries or charging. The Remote ID module is compliant with FAA regulations. Follow the one-time installation instructions to get your module setup today.
1. Identify the Panel Cover
The appropriate side panel cover will need to be removed to install the Remote ID module. This panel cover is second from the right of the Alta X's GPS module (see video).
2. Remove the Panel Cover
To remove the panel cover, unscrew the two panel cover screws with a 2.0 mm hex driver. A 2.0 mm hex driver is included in your original Alta X kit.
3. Identify the VTX Cable
Identify the VTX cable located inside the chassis at the base of the boom. In Step 5, you will connect the VTX cable to the Remote ID module. To make this easier, it's recommended to first move the VTX cable outside and below the chassis.
4. Insert Remote ID Module
Insert the Remote ID module into the open side panel and thread the Remote ID cable through and below the chassis to sit next to the VTX cable.
5. Connect Remote ID Module to VTX cable
Connect the Remote ID module cable to the VTX cable. The connectors are keyed such that they should not be able to be connected the wrong way.
6. Secure the Remote ID Module and Panel Cover
Secure the Remote ID module in place by connecting to the panel cover with the original panel screws. Then screw the panel and Remote ID module back into the aircraft chassis.
7. Power the Remote ID Module
When you power-on the Alta X, the Remote ID module will automatically turn on. You will see a solid green LED while the module searches for GPS. Once the module confirms a GPS connection, the LED will slowly blink green and you are ready to fly.
Download an App to Track Remote ID
The following Android Apps can be used to view and track Remote ID information.
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