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Can ADS-B Out equipment satisfy a drone's Remote ID requirement?

No. ADS-B Out cannot be used to comply with Part 89 Remote ID.

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  1. Yes, anywhere below 400 feet
  2. No, it cannot replace Remote ID ✔
  3. Yes, if ATC can see it

Why: ADS-B Out and Remote ID are different systems. Part 89 expressly says ADS-B Out equipment cannot be used to meet Remote ID requirements.

Huh, didn't know that: Remote ID broadcasts use radio spectrum compatible with personal wireless devices.

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Answer: No, it cannot replace Remote ID. ADS-B Out and Remote ID are different systems. Part 89 expressly says ADS-B Out equipment cannot be used to meet Remote ID requirements.

  1. 14 CFR 89.125, current through October 7, 2026 www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-10-07/title-14.xml?part=89&section=89.125
    Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment cannot be used to comply with the remote identification requirements of this part.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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