Operators of foreign-registered drones with FAA Remote Identification (Remote ID) in the United States are required to submit a Notice of Identification (NOI) to the FAA. An NOI can be submitted at no cost by visiting the FAADroneZone. The NOI is required for flying both recreational and under Part 107 with a Standard Remote ID drone or a drone using a Remote ID broadcast module.

The drone or broadcast module must be listed on an FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance (DOC) to use it in the United States. 

What is it? NOI is a requirement for operators of foreign-registered drones with FAA Remote ID to submit information to the FAA prior to operating their drone in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS).

How to submit a NOI

• Create an Account:  Log in or create an account online at FAADroneZone
  • Click on the button labeled “Add a Service”, or if you have previously added the NOI service then skip to "Create NOI" below.
  • Click on “Select Notice Service”, then click “Add Service”
  • Once the service has been added click on “Launch Notice Dashboard”
  • Review your profile information then click on “Confirm Profile”
• Create NOI:  Click on “Launch Notice Dashboard”
  • Click on “Create a Notice”
    • Fill out the NOI form and then click on “Save & Proceed”
  • In the Inventory page, click on “Add Aircraft”
    • Fill out the form that pops up, and then click on “Add Aircraft”
  • Click on “Save & Proceed”
  • Review your NOI then click on “Submit”
  • You will receive a Confirmation of Identification (CID)
  • Click on “Done” to complete the process

Note: When submitting an NOI, please use the drone's make, model, and Remote ID serial number. This Remote ID may be located on the drone or on the broadcast module.

Important! Once you submit your NOI, the FAA will issue a CID. The person operating the foreign-registered drone must have the CID at the drone's control station, and be able to produce the CID when requested by the FAA or a law enforcement officer. Having an electronic copy is acceptable. Also, the holder of a CID must ensure that the information provided to the FAA regarding their NOI remains accurate and must update the information prior to operating a foreign-registered drone in the United States.

How to Edit an NOI:

• Log in to your FAADroneZone account
• Click on “Launch Notice Dashboard”
• Locate the CID that needs updating and click on “Edit” in the lower left of the CID
• From here, you can make updates to the operator and authorized representative (if one was indicated).  Additionally, you are able to add a new UA to your inventory, edit an existing UA in your inventory, or remove an existing UA from your inventory.
• After you're done, be sure to click on “Return to Dashboard” to complete the process

How to Cancel an NOI:

• Log in to your FAADroneZone account
• Click on “Launch Notice Dashboard”
• Locate the CID that you need to cancel and click on “Cancel” in the lower right of the CID
  • Check "Are you sure you want to cancel this Notice"
  • Click "Cancel Notice"

Got Questions? Contact the UAS Support Center