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What remote identification requirement, often called 'digital license plates,' was mandated by the FAA for most drones starting in 2024?

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Remote ID requires drones to broadcast identification and location information that can be received by nearby authorities and other airspace users. The regulation was controversial in the drone (Deals) community, with many hobbyists arguing it adds unnecessary cost and complexity to recreational flying. However, regulators view Remote ID as essential infrastructure for safely integrating drones into the national airspace alongside manned aircraft.