Which statement best describes the relationship between Remote ID and FRIA?

• A. A drone must comply with Remote ID or operate in a FRIA if it needs registration
• B. A drone must always have Remote ID irrespective of FRIA
• C. FRIA eliminates Remote ID requirements
• D. FRIA is unrelated to Remote ID

Answer: (A)

Remote ID and FRIA define two legal pathways for flying a drone that needs registration. If your drone has Remote ID, you can operate in most places under the standard rules. If your drone does not have Remote ID, you may still fly legally only within a FAA Recognized Identification Area (FRIA) and by following its specific rules. This means a drone that needs registration must either meet Remote ID requirements or operate inside a FRIA. FRIA provides a limited, designated venue and does not remove Remote ID requirements in general, nor is it unrelated to Remote ID.