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    • ⚫PRISM Sky
      • 📚PRISM Sky Manuals and Documentation
        • 📓PRISM Sky Flight Manual
        • 🗒️PRISM Sky Quick Start Guide
      • 🔎Remote ID
        • How Remote ID Works
        • Serial Numbers & Labeling
        • Registering PRISM Sky with the FAA
        • Configuration for Operators
        • Remote ID Status
        • Product Support & Notification
          • Making your PRISM Sky Remote ID Compliant
        • FAQ
      • 📌Safety Bulletins
      • ⚙️The Basics
        • Selecting a Ground Control Station
          • KONTACT GCS
          • PC, Laptop or Tablet GCS
        • Resetting to stock configuration
        • "Hot Swapping" Batteries
        • Registering for Suite & Activating PRISM Sky
        • Sensor Calibration
          • Compass Calibration
          • Gyroscope Calibration
          • Accelerometer Calibration
        • Communication Link C2
          • Radio Setup
            • Silvus Radio
              • Installing Silvus Antennas
              • Accessing the User Interface (Silvus)
            • DoodleLabs Radio
              • Installing DoodleLabs Antennas
              • Accessing the User Interface (DoodleLabs)
              • Changing the SSID
              • Changing basic radio settings
              • Accessing the Spectrum Scanner Tool
        • Attaching Motor Arms
        • Installing Propellers
      • 💻GCS Software
        • Watts AMC
          • System Requirements
          • Installing/Updating Watts AMC
          • Release Notes (Watts AMC)
      • ✈️Aircraft Firmware
        • AuterionOS for PRISM Sky
          • Downloading AOS for PRISM Sky
          • Connecting/Updating AOS for PRISM Sky
          • Release Notes (AOS)
      • 🏗️Payload Integrations
        • Payload Rail System
          • Installing & Removing Payloads
        • Payloads
          • Gremsy T3 PE Gimbal
            • Sony A7RIV
              • Formatting Storage Devices
              • Data Storage
          • DRS-25 Parachute
            • Installing the DRS-25 on PRISM Sky
            • Configuring the DRS-25 on PRISM Sky
            • Arming the DRS-25 on PRISM Sky
            • Repacking the DRS-25 Parachute
        • Controlling a device through PWM
      • ➕PRISM Sky Accessories
        • PRISM Sky Quick Release Battery Tray Set
        • PRISM Sky External GPS Mount
        • PRISM Sky Gremsy Damping Plate Assembly
        • PRISM Sky External Power Cables
        • Attaching LW20 leg to PRISM Sky
      • ⁉️PRISM Sky + KONTACT Troubleshooting Tips
    • 🔵PRISM Lite
      • PRISM Lite Manuals and Documentation
        • PRISM Lite Flight Manual
        • PRISM Lite Quick Start Guide
      • Remote ID
        • How Remote ID Works
        • Serial Numbers & Labeling
        • Registering PRISM Lite with the FAA
        • Configuration for Operators
        • Remote ID Status
        • Product Support and Notification
      • Safety Bulletins
      • The Basics
        • Installing SBus Receivers
          • Radio Calibration
          • Mapping Channels
      • GCS Software
        • QGroundControl
          • System Requirements
          • Installing/Updating QGroundControl
          • Release Notes (QGC)
        • Mission Planner
          • System Requirements
          • Installing/Updating Mission Planner
          • Release Notes (MP)
      • Aircraft Firmware
        • ArduCopter for PRISM Lite
          • Downloading ArduCopter for PRISM Lite
          • Connecting/Updating PRISM Lite
          • Release Notes (ArduCopter)
      • PRISM Lite Accessories
        • IDLINK
          • Configuration for Operators
            • Disabling the Serial Enumerator
    • 🔴PRISM
      • 📚Manuals & Documentation
        • 📘PRISM Flight Manual
        • ℹ️PRISM Quick Start Guide
      • 🔍PRISM Remote ID
      • 📌Safety Bulletins
        • PRISM SA01: Landing Gear Clamp
        • PRISM SA02: "Hot Plugging" Arm Socket
        • PRISM SB01: Coaxial Motor Mount Defect
      • ❓The Basics
        • Assembling PRISM
        • Attaching Motor Arms
        • Installing Propellers
        • Removing GPS's
        • PRISM Flight Modes
        • Propulsion System
        • PRISM Aircraft Weight
        • Battery Tips
        • Pairing a new Echosky to PRISM Air Unit
      • 📷PRISM Payload Integration
        • Payload Rail System
          • Installing Payloads
      • 💻WattsQGC Overview
      • 👨‍💻Firmware Updates
        • Updating WattsQGC
        • WattsQGC Release Notes
        • PRISM Release notes
        • Updating PRISM Firmware
      • 🚁PRISM Accessories
        • PRISM Carry Handle
        • PRISM External Data A Connector
        • PRISM External Power Cables
        • PRISM Quick Release Battery Tray Set
        • RFD900X Combo Set
        • PRISM: Here+ RTK Base & Tripod Combo
        • PRISM Extended Landing Gear Set
        • PRISM External GPS Folding Mount
  • Ground Control Station
    • 🎮KONTACT
      • KONTACT Quick Start Guide
  • POWER
    • ⚡Power & Charging
      • 🔋WATTS ULTRA LIGHT LiPo
        • 12S 16,000mAh
      • ✔️CHEK 12s Battery Monitor
      • 🔌EV Peak U4 Charger
      • 🦺General LiPo Battery Tips
  • PAYLOADS
    • 📦REEL Intelligent Delivery Winch
      • What Is In The Box?
      • Mounting, Connecting and button usage for REEL
        • How to use REEL in AMC
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FAQ

This pages answers the frequently asked questions related to Remote ID and PRISM Sky.

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If I purchased and received my aircraft before the date in which the DOC for PRISM Sky was accepted and listed on the FAA DOC portal (February 14th, 2023) but has a 4 digit number on the front left arm socket, can I add those 4 digits as the last 4 digits of the remote ID serial number convention as described in Serial Numbers & Labeling or in the Flight Manual to claim my aircraft as Remote ID compliant under the FAA accepted DOC for PRISM Sky?

No, all aircraft shipped prior to February 14th, 2023 are NOT standard remote ID compliant under our FAA accepted DOC for PRISM Sky therefore, can only obtain compliance through retrofitting your aircraft by purchasing a FAA accepted Broadcast Module. If you received your aircraft prior to February 14th, 2023 and would like to learn more about how your aircraft can become standard Remote ID compliant under our accepted DOC for PRISM Sky please contact Watts Innovations. Remote ID on any PRISM Sky can only and must only be enabled by Watts Innovations. To date, the only PRISM Sky aircraft produced with standard remote ID under our accepted DOC are 1785C000000006500 - 1785C000000007999. All remaining serial numbers (i.e. 1785C000000006000 - 1785C000000006499) have not yet been produced, therefore are not standard remote ID compliant under our accepted DOC for PRISM Sky.

What do I need to know if I purchased a PRISM Sky before the compliance date for manufacturers?

If you purchased a PRISM Sky before December 16th, 2022, you do not need to comply with Remote ID until September 16th, 2023. If you purchased a PRISM Sky before December 16th, 2022, you will be contacted prior to the September 16th, 2023 compliance date with instructions for enabling Remote ID on your PRISM Sky.

If I purchased a PRISM Sky before December 16th, 2022, do I have to upgrade to the RID firmware that has been released that supports FAA Remote ID functionality?

Yes

Can I disable Remote ID or can I downgrade the firmware to one that does not support Remote ID?

No

How to check if the Remote ID functionality is working properly?

Using the located in the Watts AMC flight application user interface (UI).

Will Remote ID reduce flight time?

No

Where can I find out more information about the Remote ID requirement?
What will happen if the Remote ID system malfunctions or fails during flight?

PRISM Sky monitors the Remote ID system functionality from powering on to shutdown. If the Remote ID system malfunctions or has a failure, the Remote ID status indicator will change from green to red inside the Watts AMC UI to inform the operator indicating the operator of the Remote ID malfunction or failure. Under the part 89 rule for operators, if the RIDS malfunctions or fails during flight the person manipulating the flight controls must land it as soon as safely possible until the RIDS recovers.

If I am ordering a drone from outside the USA, will my aircraft ship with Remote ID enabled?

No. If you are outside of the USA and you order a drone directly from Watts Innovations, Remote ID will not be enabled upon shipping.

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Remote ID status indicator
www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id