The light-weight and user-friendly resolution goals to make sure each drone pilot can adhere to FAA laws.
by DRONELIFE Employees Author Ian J. McNabb
Zing Drones Options just lately introduced their new Z-RID Lite, an inexpensive Distant ID Broadcast module that absolutely adheres to FAA laws. Whereas extra absolutely featured Distant ID modules can be found, (together with Zing’s personal Z-RID), the brand new Lite mannequin is designed as a stripped-down various for pilots who simply need to be compliant.
“Our dedication at Zing Drone Options has all the time been to innovate whereas holding the drone group’s wants on the forefront,” mentioned Ian Annase, CEO of Zing Drone Options. “With the Z-RID Lite, we’re making certain that each drone pilot can afford to adjust to the FAA laws, fostering a safer and extra regulated airspace.”
The Z-RID Lite is a straightforward, plug-and-play resolution that weighs solely 30 g and options GNSS positioning and Bluetooth 4 + 5 broadcasting capabilities.
Whereas the preliminary deadline for distant ID compliance was Sept. 16, 2023, full enforcement gained’t start till March 16, 2024 on account of poor availability of RID modules and FAA-recognized Identification areas. FAA representatives warned of the significance of immediate adoption earlier than the deadline, reminding operators that they need to both 1) fly a Distant ID compliant drone, 2) purchase a Distant ID Broadcast Module, or 3) fly in a delegated flying space (FRIA) to stay compliant.
Extra data on the Z-RID Lite is obtainable right here.
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Ian McNabb is a employees author based mostly in Boston, MA. His pursuits embody geopolitics, rising applied sciences, environmental sustainability, and Boston Faculty sports activities.
Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, an expert drone providers market, and a fascinated observer of the rising drone business and the regulatory atmosphere for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles targeted on the industrial drone house and is a world speaker and acknowledged determine within the business. Miriam has a level from the College of Chicago and over 20 years of expertise in excessive tech gross sales and advertising for brand spanking new applied sciences.
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