New Compliance Ready Option Unveiled for Drone Operators

Uncrewed aircraft manufacturer uAvionix unveiled another solution to FAA remote ID requirements, the pingRID.

The unit is a compact, lightweight, easily affixed transmitter that provides a simple, effective method to meet Part 89 Remote ID standards. The pingRID comes pre-configured and ready to use out of the box, only requiring the assignment of a drone's aircraft identification number and a simple attachment before flight. The unit is battery-powered, recharged via USB-C. The release comes with months to spare before the final rule on Remote ID becomes effective on September 16th, 2023. Once active, it will require a drone to be equipped with Standard Remote ID or a Remote ID broadcast module like the pingRID in order to fly within a Federally Recognized Identification Area.

“The Remote ID rule is a key part of the FAA’s commitment to safely integrate uncrewed aircraft into the National Airspace System and uAvionix is pleased to apply its avionics experience by delivering a product that meets the FAA’s requirements without sacrificing the drone operators’ time or aircraft performance,” notes Paul Beard, uAvionix CEO and Academy of Model Aeronautics Hall of Famer. “A license plate for your drone needn’t be complex or require an application to run and with pingRID, you simply charge, attach and fly – it’s that easy.”

FMI: www.uavionix.com