AUVSI Statement on ASTM International Standards for Remote Identification

February 25, 2020

For Immediate Release: Feb. 25, 2020Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786

 AUVSI Statement on ASTM International Standards for Remote Identification

ARLINGTON, Va. – Brian Wynne, president and CEO of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), today issued the following statement regarding the release of ASTM International’s standards for remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS):

“We commend ASTM for releasing standards for remote identification, which provide a framework for identifying and tracking operators of UAS flying in the airspace – in real time. The importance of remote ID standards cannot be overstated, as they are necessary to enable advanced and expanded operations such as flights over people and beyond line of sight, which will provide significant benefits throughout our economy and society. Remote ID standards also are critical for ensuring airspace safety by helping law enforcement identify and distinguish authorized UAS from those that may pose a security threat.

“While these voluntary standards provide guidance to the industry for remote ID, we urge the FAA to move as quickly as possible with rulemaking. AUVSI and our members look forward to submitting comments to this much needed regulation that will help to ensure the safety of our national airspace for all aircraft – both manned and unmanned.”

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The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics — represents corporations and professionals from more than 60 countries involved in industry, government and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. For more information, visit AUVSI.org.