Remote ID
Drone identification
Direct RID broadcasts identification and location information locally using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Electronic conspicuity
Aircraft awareness
EC helps aircraft make themselves known to other aircraft and air traffic control, commonly through ADS-B equipment.
Don’t assume that receiving ADS-B means your equipment can receive RID. Check the actual receiver specifications and supported signals.
A service can display both data types on one map without making the underlying systems interchangeable.
Sources & review.
Official guidance behind this answer
Source review: 26 October 2026. Our practical checklists are editorial aids. Check the current source and your operation’s conditions before making a flying decision.