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# Remote ID

For background on Remote ID, please see [FAA Remote ID (USA)](/operational-guidelines/faa-remote-id-usa.md).

The functionality described in this section will only be enabled for systems for which the FAA Remote ID requirements apply.

### Remote ID **status indicator and alerts**

The Remote ID status indicator in the main status bar visualizes the Remote ID operational status at a glance. As required by regulations, a pre-flight self test is performed after powering the system. The Kite will refuse takeoff until the self test passes. The operator will be guided through the necessary steps to make Remote ID operational again.

After takeoff, Remote ID functionality will be continuously monitored by the system. In case a problem is identified, the Remote ID status indicator will inform the operator immediately. There will also be a visual alert on the main screen. The operator is required to land the Kite as soon as practical in that case. No landing will be triggered automatically.

{% hint style="warning" %}
It is possible that the Remote ID error shows up during Kite reboots or Software updates. This is expected behavior and should not be a cause for alarm. This error should disappear once the Kite is operational again.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/mz2HHpNIQtm0Ttyu6tBR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Remote ID status indicator. A missing status indicator means that Remote ID is not enabled on the system.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Remote ID error during a flight

<figure><img src="/files/M05iyM1RtOLpcAJZoq45" alt=""><figcaption><p>An Remote ID error occurs during flight.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Remote ID error during the pre-flight self test

<figure><img src="/files/nOBOQKY7h4NkPRbxKWMJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>An error is detected during the pre-flight self test. The system refuses to launch.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Remote ID error because of wrong Wi-Fi Regulatory Domain

This error is detected when the country set in Wi-Fi Regulatory Domain does not correspond to the actual location of the system. Please go to [Connecting to a Fotokite system](/fotokite-live-walkthrough/connecting-to-a-fotokite-system.md#change-wi-fi-regulatory-domain) for detailed instructions.

<figure><img src="/files/o429QB5paa6If9OZWM4Q" alt=""><figcaption><p>An error is detected because of wrong Wi-Fi Regulatory Domain.</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Remote ID in System Info**

Further details on Remote ID can be found within the **System Info** tab, including your system's unique Remote ID serial number.

<figure><img src="/files/ulkF4mmsAeB3UiUQYLqR" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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