Originally Posted by
ECHO24
For Immediate Release
May 5, 2020
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced the eight companies that will assist the Federal government in establishing requirements for future suppliers of Remote Identification (Remote ID). Remote ID will enable Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, to provide identification and location information while operating in the nation’s airspace.
The FAA selected the following companies to develop technology requirements for future Remote ID UAS Service Suppliers (USS): Airbus, AirMap, Amazon, Intel, One Sky, Skyward, T-Mobile, and Wing. These companies were selected through a Request for Information process in December 2018.
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I think all 8 companies already have their own in-house USS, which will also to be part of the system..
It's abundantly clear that this is moving forward, and all the form letters (or minor variations of form letters) is not going to make a difference. Sad given that AMA had an opportunity to be in on the ground floor years ago, but it would have required some level of compromise. Unfortunately, that ship has sailed, and once again the AMA is wondering what hit them. RemoteID is coming for everything, including recreational as FRIA go away over time - not a matter of if, just when.