FYI

For Immediate Release
May 5, 2020
Contact: pressoffice@faa.gov

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the eight companies that will assist the Federal government in establishing requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification (Remote ID). Remote ID will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace.

The FAA selected the following companies to develop technology requirements for future Remote ID UAS Service Suppliers (USS): Airbus, AirMap, Amazon, Intel, One Sky, Skyward, T-Mobile, and Wing. These companies were selected through a Request for Information process in December 2018.

“The FAA will be able to advance the safe integration of drones into our nation’s airspace from these technology companies’ knowledge and expertise on remote identification,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

This initial group will support the FAA in developing technology requirements for other companies to develop applications needed for Remote ID. The applications will provide drone identification and location information to safety and security authorities while in flight.

The technology is being developed simultaneously with the proposed Remote ID rule. Application requirements will be announced when the final rule is published. The FAA will then begin accepting applications for entities to become Remote ID suppliers. The FAA will provide updates when other entities can apply to become qualified Remote ID USS on FAA.gov.

Drones are a fast-growing segment of the transportation sector with nearly 1.5 million drones and 160,000 remote pilots now registered with the FAA. The agency’s ability to develop Remote ID technology simultaneously with the rule enables the FAA to continue to build on a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system that has demonstrated global leadership through the small UAS rule and the implementation of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), which automates the application and approval process for most UAS operators to obtain airspace authorizations.

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I guess this is the future for all drones in the US.

Anyone else notice some serious conflicts of interest?

Vlas Posted at 5-6 17:07
Anyone else notice some serious conflicts of interest?

Yes, three stand out.  Two if you don't count FAA.

Vlas Posted at 5-6 17:07
Anyone else notice some serious conflicts of interest?

Aloha Vlas,

     It would not be the Trump administration if there were not a bunch of conflicts of interest.

     Be safe!

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ALABAMA Posted at 5-6 15:51
I guess this is the future for all drones in the US.

Aloha BAMA,

     These are very preliminary.  The technology being considered is Western because of concerns about the Huawei 5G problem (or perceived problem).  That is also why DJI is not included, even though DJI already has a system.  Nothing will be done until after the November election though, maybe even a year later.

     Be safe!

Aloha and Drone On!

Interesting selection of companies.  Not sure why they would choose Amazon or T Mobile.

HedgeTrimmer Posted at 5-6 19:05
Yes, three stand out.  Two if you don't count FAA.

It's quite sickening.

DAFlys Posted at 5-7 00:38
Interesting selection of companies.  Not sure why they would choose Amazon or T Mobile.

Aloha DA,

     The companies are to be "Technology Partners".  This group "will assist the Federal government in establishing requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification".  Amazon is well known as needing a Remote ID program because of their proposed delivery system and T-Mobile is a mobile phone service provider.  Supposedly, each has an interest and has explored technology relevant to the subject matter.  

     Be safe!

Aloha and Drone On!

The lunatics are taking over the Asylum ;+):::. Was Kushner handing out contracts again .

hallmark007 Posted at 5-7 01:59
The lunatics are taking over the Asylum ;+):::. Was Kushner handing out contracts again .

Certainly looks like it.  

hallmark007 Posted at 5-7 01:59
The lunatics are taking over the Asylum ;+):::. Was Kushner handing out contracts again .

Aloha 007,

     Really, but it might be Miller!

     Be safe!

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Bumped because I created a duplicate thread.

NightThunder Posted at 5-7 13:45
Bumped because I created a duplicate thread.

Aloha NT,

     Mahalo anyway.  We need this kind of information to be brought to the Forum.

     Be safe!

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For now, I'm just gonna run out and get as much aerial footage as I can (as one of the little guys), since I'm not sure where this will all end up, as far as flying opportunities go.

Neo Supreme Posted at 5-8 02:33
For now, I'm just gonna run out and get as much aerial footage as I can (as one of the little guys), since I'm not sure where this will all end up, as far as flying opportunities go.

Aloha Neo,

     You probably have at least a year.  You may even have a new drone by then.  I hedged my bet and got the Mavic Mini.

     Be safe!

Aloha and Drone On!

Cetacean Posted at 5-8 03:10
Aloha Neo,

     You probably have at least a year.  You may even have a new drone by then.  I hedged my bet and got the Mavic Mini.

You got the Mavic Mini due to the < 250g weight? What drone did the Mini replace?

AYY_LMAO Posted at 5-8 10:58
You got the Mavic Mini due to the < 250g weight? What drone did the Mini replace?

Aloha AYY,

     I do hope your arse has returned!  LOL!  The Mavic Mini is a rule beater.  Aside from the basic, "Do not fly stupid" rules "or we will put you in jail", the FAA UAV regulations apply to UAVs over 250 grams.  The Mavic Mini is 249 grams.

     The Mavic Mini did not replace any specific DJI product.  But, as a market experiment and technology testbed, the Mavic Mini has been one of DJI's more successful products.  Great price to!

     Hope this helps!

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