The UK is exploring whether and how to implement Remote ID (RID). This system enables a drone in flight to provide identification and location information that can be received by other parties. Any roll out will involve implementing the regulation and technology to enable RID and enable authorised parties to have access to RID data.
The project is currently in the design phase.
One of the major changes that is being explored as part of the RID system is mandating that drones will not be able to fly unless Remote ID is enabled.
To set clear expectations, as stated above, this work is at an exploratory design phase, and was part of a public consultation run in 2023.
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