Spectrum · RF Spectrum Band
Remote ID Broadcast
2400–2483.5 MHz (Bluetooth 4/5 or Wi-Fi, implementation-dependent)
The short-range broadcast used by FAA-compliant Remote ID unmanned aircraft to transmit identification, location, altitude, velocity, and control-station location, over Bluetooth 4/5 or Wi-Fi per the ASTM F3411 standard, as required under 14 CFR Part 89. The one cooperative, self-declared identification broadcast most small UAS operating in U.S.
The short-range broadcast used by FAA-compliant Remote ID unmanned aircraft to transmit identification, location, altitude, velocity, and control-station location, over Bluetooth 4/5 or Wi-Fi per the ASTM F3411 standard, as required under 14 CFR Part 89.
Band facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 2400–2483.5 MHz (Bluetooth 4/5 or Wi-Fi, implementation-dependent) |
| System | FAA Remote ID (UAS) |
| Category | Remote ID — Cooperative UAS Identification Broadcast |
| Band class | UHF |
| ITU region | United States — required under 14 CFR Part 89; other jurisdictions have separate, similar Remote ID / e-identification rules |
| Standard | ASTM F3411-22a; 14 CFR Part 89 |
Why this band matters
The one cooperative, self-declared identification broadcast most small UAS operating in U.S. airspace are now required to transmit — a public, standards-based counterpart to the ADS-B cooperative-surveillance picture used by crewed aircraft.
Sources
Standards & authorities
- ASTM F3411-22a; 14 CFR Part 89
Frequently asked
What frequency is Remote ID Broadcast?
Remote ID Broadcast operates at 2400–2483.5 MHz (Bluetooth 4/5 or Wi-Fi, implementation-dependent). The short-range broadcast used by FAA-compliant Remote ID unmanned aircraft to transmit identification, location, altitude, velocity, and control-station location, over Bluetooth 4/5 or Wi-Fi per the ASTM F3411 standard, as required under 14 CFR Part 89.
Why does the Remote ID Broadcast band matter?
The one cooperative, self-declared identification broadcast most small UAS operating in U.S. airspace are now required to transmit — a public, standards-based counterpart to the ADS-B cooperative-surveillance picture used by crewed aircraft.