To keep it dry, a remote pilot leaves the remote identification broadcast module clipped to the controller at the control station while the small unmanned aircraft, which is not a standard remote identification aircraft, flies a survey. Does this meet part 89?
- AYes, because the module then broadcasts the control station location, which part 89 requires
- BYes, if the module's serial number is listed on the aircraft's Certificate of Aircraft Registration
- CNo, the module must broadcast the message elements directly from the unmanned aircraft from takeoff to shutdown
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Correct answer: C. No, the module must broadcast the message elements directly from the unmanned aircraft from takeoff to shutdown
An aircraft that is not standard remote identification may comply by using a broadcast module under §89.115(a). From takeoff to shutdown, the person operating it must ensure that the module broadcasts the §89.315 message elements directly from the unmanned aircraft. A module left at the control station does not do that.
- A. Incorrect. Wrong. §89.115(a)(2)(i) requires the module to broadcast its message elements directly from the unmanned aircraft. Module messages give the takeoff location, not the control station location (§89.315).
- B. Incorrect. Wrong. Listing the serial number (§89.115(a)(1)(ii)) is a separate requirement. It does not replace broadcasting directly from the aircraft.
- C. Correct. §89.115(a)(2)(i): from takeoff to shutdown, the module must broadcast the message elements of §89.315 directly from the unmanned aircraft.
14 CFR Part 89 Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft (eCFR), §89.115(a)(2)(i) (i) From takeoff to shutdown, the person operating the unmanned aircraft must ensure that the remote identification broadcast module broadcasts the remote identification message elements of § 89.315 directly from the unmanned aircraft.