Best Remote ID Modules for Drones: How to Choose (2026)

If your drone doesn't have built-in (standard) Remote ID, you have two legal options: attach a broadcast module, or fly only at a FRIA. For a drone without built-in Remote ID, a module is the simple fix. Here's how to pick one.

(General information. Verify current models, compliance, and prices before you buy. See our full Remote ID compliance guide.)

What Remote ID modules do

A broadcast module attaches to your drone. It broadcasts the required info so the aircraft can be identified in flight: the drone's ID, its position and altitude, the control station's position, a time mark, and emergency status. Most run $40–$150 and weigh ~10–30 g.

What to look for

• FAA compliance: it must be on the FAA's list of compliant Remote ID broadcast modules. This is non-negotiable; check before buying.
• Weight: lighter is better; every gram eats into flight time and payload.
• Battery/power: self-powered vs drone-powered; check battery life covers your flights.
• Mounting & compatibility: will it attach cleanly to your specific drone?
• Broadcast range and reliability: solid, consistent broadcasting.

Modules pilots commonly use

Well-known options include modules from Dronetag (e.g., the Dronetag BS/Mini), BlueMark (DB series), and Holy Stone, among others.

The bottom line

If your drone needs Remote ID and doesn't have it built in, get a FAA-compliant module that's light and mounts cleanly, with power you can count on. Confirm it's actually broadcasting when you preflight.

New to the rules? Our Part 107 course covers Remote ID and everything else the FAA expects you to know.

Our current picks (2026)

Confirm each is on the FAA's list of declared Remote ID broadcast modules, and register or associate it with your drone before you fly. Prices move, so verify at purchase.

• Dronetag Beacon: the smallest, lightest option; ideal for compact drones where every gram counts. [affiliate link]
• Dronetag Mini: more range and features (its own GPS, longer battery); pricier (~$300). Great for pros. [affiliate link]
• Dronetag BS: built for FPV and custom/aeromodel builds where payload is tight. [affiliate link]
• BlueMark DroneBeacon (DB120 / DB121): very light (11–25 g) and budget-friendly (~$119). [affiliate link]
• uAvionix pingRID: plug-and-play with an internal battery (~2 hr); minimal setup. [affiliate link]

Editor's note: swap in your affiliate links once your programs are approved. Verify current models and FAA-declaration status at faa.gov.

General information only. This isn't legal advice. Confirm any module's FAA-compliance status at faa.gov before purchase.