In wink to nearing FAA rule, Dronetag offers ‘BS’ remote ID device

Czech UAV tech startup Dronetag is helping pilots in the US stay regulation complaint, save money in doing so, and also show their true feelings about new rules coming into force in September with the company’s new and evocatively-named Dronetag BS remote ID  product.

Unveiled last week during the Xponential 2023 conference in Colorado, Dronetag BS will become available on Monday May 22 for the one-day pre-order reduced price of $49, before rising to what will be its habitual $89. The company says the ultra-compact device will permit drone operators to easily upgrade their craft to become instantly compliant with Federal Aviation Administration remote identification rules that take effect September 16.

Of course, most newer drones have been or will be delivered with remote ID tech aboard, but users of most older UAVs will need to install solutions by third-party solution producers like Dronetag. Aware of that unwanted obligation, the…