AMA Was Not Included Due To The Technology And Communication-Based Requirements

On May 5, the FAA released a statement detailing the selection of eight companies that will assist the Federal government in establishing requirements for future suppliers of Remote ID. Remote ID will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace.

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

The companies, selected through a Request for Information process in December 2018, are Airbus, AirMap, Amazon, Intel, One Sky, Skyward, T-Mobile, and Wing.

AMA tells ANN that they have been advocating for our hobby throughout the entire Remote ID rule process, including applying to be included in this initial group. However, AMA was not selected due to the technology and communication-based requirements that we do not meet as a community-based organization. Although not selected as a member of this group, we will continue developing our existing partnerships with companies involved to ensure the recreational flying community continues to be represented throughout the completion of the Remote ID rule process.

AMA explains that, "The selection of this group does not mean that changes will not be made to the FAA’s proposed Remote ID rule, or that every aircraft will be required to be fitted with remote ID technology. Please keep in mind that it will take the FAA months, or even years, to respond to the 53,000 public comments and finalize the rule on remote ID. In the meantime, AMA will continue to work with Congress, the FAA, companies involved in this group, and other industry partners to find common sense solutions for Remote ID requirements that work for our community."

Most recently; the FAA sent out an email to clarify their recent press release on the Remote ID Cohort. The FAA states that, ' the Cohort is not part of the decision-making process for the proposed Remote ID rule final rule.' The Cohort will help the FAA develop technology requirements for other companies to develop applications needed for Remote ID.

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