Mavic-3 Remote ID Compliance

MachDiamond · Nov 23, 2021

It appears the Mavic-3 will require a broadcast module because it lacks the hardware features to satisfy the following for an integrated solution.

Part 21 certificated aircraft must be standard remote ID drone and/or ADS-B Out equipped, compliance with Means of Compliance (MOC)/Performance requirements determined during certification process

Source: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id/industry/

Appreciate a sanity check, is this true?

sar104 · Nov 23, 2021

ADS-B will not generally be permitted on sUAS. RID will require broadcast data, but where did you read that the M3 lacks the necessary hardware features?

MachDiamond · Nov 24, 2021

Hi sar104.

No hard data on the M3 - deductive reasoning being applied to determine if making a purchase today makes sense.

So, you are saying ADS-B OUT will not be required for drones to be FAA compliant for integrated Remote ID functionality?

I'm understanding ADS-B OUT operates on a unique frequency hence the speculation that the supporting hardware is lacking on the M3.

sar104 · Nov 24, 2021

MachDiamond said:
Hi sar104.

No hard data on the M3 - deductive reasoning being applied to determine if making a purchase today makes sense.

So, you are saying ADS-B OUT will not be required for drones to be FAA compliant for integrated Remote ID functionality?

I'm understanding ADS-B OUT operates on a unique frequency hence the speculation that the supporting hardware is lacking on the M3.

ADS-B will not be allowed on sUAS. From page 12 of the final rule:

4. Prohibition against the Use of ADS-B Out and Transponders

This rule prohibits use of ADS-B Out and transponders for UAS operations under 14 CFR part 107 unless otherwise authorized by the FAA, and defines when ADS-B Out is appropriate for UAS operating under part 91. The FAA is concerned the potential proliferation of ADS-B Out transmitters on unmanned aircraft may negatively affect the safe operation of manned aircraft in the airspace of the United States. The projected numbers of unmanned aircraft operations have the potential to saturate available ADS-B frequencies, affecting ADS-B capabilities for manned aircraft and potentially blinding ADS-B ground receivers. Therefore, unmanned aircraft operators, with limited exceptions, are prohibited from using ADS-B Out or transponders.