(KUTV) - A proposed rule by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was announced this week that would allow the government to track most unmanned aircraft systems such as drones.

The Remote ID rule requires drones to implement a remote ID system, which will make it possible for third parties to track them. Tracking will enable law enforcement to identify unauthorized drones that may pose a security threat to the airspace of the United States while also enabling greater operational capabilities.

The FAA expects all eligible drones in the U.S. to comply with the new rule within three years.

FAA proposes rules for the remote identification of drones in the US (Photo: FAA)

According to a press release, there are nearly 1.5 million drones and 155,000 remote pilots registered with the FAA. The federal agency said in a prepared statement:

We encourage drone enthusiasts, and anyone interested in aviation safety, to read our Notice of Proposed Rulemaking now in the Federal Register. In the next few days, a 60-day comment period will open to receive your feedback which can help us develop a final rule that enhances safety and security in our nation's skies.
These efforts are the foundation for more complex operations, such as beyond visual line of sight at low altitudes, as we move toward a traffic management ecosystem for drone flights separate from, but complementary to, our air traffic management system, the news release stated.

The proposed Remote I.D. rule would apply to all drones that are required to register with the FAA (recreational drones weighing under 0.55 pounds are not required to register), as well as to people who operate a foreign civil drone in the U.S.

Click here to read the entire proposed rule.

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