Remote ID drone rules by region

Which drones broadcast Remote ID depends on where they fly. These guides explain the rules per region in plain language, and what you can see with DroneScout. Most countries also have no-fly zones and other restricted areas for drones; those are separate rules that these pages don't cover, so check your aviation authority's map before you fly.

What is Remote ID? How the technology works: the standards, what a broadcast contains, and Bluetooth vs Wi-Fi transmission.

• Remote ID in the United States
  FAA Remote ID (14 CFR Part 89) explained: which drones must broadcast, the three ways to comply, what the broadcast contains, and how to see it on your phone. Also: Part 107 and the proposed Part 108 BVLOS rule.
• Remote ID in the European Union
  Which drones must broadcast Direct Remote Identification (DRI) under EASA rules, what the broadcast contains, U-space network identification, pilot certificates, and how to see it with your phone.
• Remote ID in the United Kingdom
  The UK runs its own Remote ID regime since 1 January 2026, separate from EASA. Which drones must broadcast, the 2028 deadline, and how to see it.
• Remote ID in France
  France applies the EU Direct Remote ID rules and also has its own national Wi-Fi signal for drones of 800 g or more. Which drones must broadcast what, AlphaTango registration, Infodrones, and what you can see.
• Remote ID in Switzerland
  Switzerland has applied the EU drone rules, including Direct Remote ID, since 1 January 2023. Which drones must broadcast, the Swiss operator number, and how to see it.
• Remote ID in Norway
  Norway applies the EU drone rules, including Direct Remote ID, through the EEA agreement. Which drones must broadcast, registration on flydrone.no, and how to see it.
• Remote ID in Singapore
  Since 1 December 2025, drones over 250 g in Singapore must broadcast Remote ID (B-RID) to the European standard. Who must comply, the exemptions, and how to see it.
• Remote ID in Japan
  Since 20 June 2022, drones of 100 g or more in Japan must be registered and broadcast Remote ID. Who must comply, the exemptions, what the broadcast contains, and how to see it.
• Remote ID in China
  Since 1 May 2026, civil drones in China must broadcast their identity and position under the national standard GB 46750-2025. What changed, the deadlines for existing drones, and how to see it.
• Drone rules in India
  India regulates drones through the Drone Rules 2021 and the Digital Sky platform. Registration, pilot certificates, airspace zones, and why broadcast Remote ID is not mandatory yet.
• Drone rules in the UAE
  In the UAE every drone must be registered and carry a remote identification system, and pilots need approved training first. The federal and Dubai rules, the 2026 suspension, and what you can see.
• Remote ID in Mauritius
  Since 1 January 2025, drones in Mauritius must broadcast Direct Remote ID under rules copied from the EU. Who must comply, registration for residents and tourists, where you may fly, and how to see it.
• Remote ID in Saudi Arabia
  Since 1 January 2026, every registered drone in Saudi Arabia must have Direct or Network Remote ID. Who must register, the permit and pilot certificate, what tourists need, and which drones you can see.
• Remote ID in Turkey
  Since 30 July 2026, every drone in Turkey except toys must have remote identification, and drones already in use have until 31 July 2027. Licences, zones, what visitors need and which drones you can see.
• Remote ID in Kazakhstan
  Since 1 January 2024, drones flying in Kazakhstan's city drone zones must broadcast Remote ID to ASTM F3411 over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or send it over 4G. Where it applies, what is sent, add-on modules and which drones you can see.

Coming next

Rules proposed or adopted, but not in force yet:

• Canada — Transport Canada has proposed Remote ID for drones from 250 g to 150 kg, broadcast over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi or sent over the network. Final rules are expected in 2028, with pilots having to comply by about 2030. Transport Canada
• Taiwan — the drone rules, amended in November 2024, require radio identification above a certain weight. The Civil Aeronautics Administration hasn't yet announced that weight or the technical rules. Rules (Chinese)
• Australia — the government consulted on Remote ID in 2023 and hasn't decided yet. drones.gov.au