Dronetag usage in EU
UAS Operator ID (EU region only)
While most features and information on our platform are applicable to both US and EU regions, we want to draw your attention to a specific functionality known as the UAS Operator ID. This feature is exclusively relevant to our EU customers, as it complies with regulations specific to the European Union. If you are located within the EU, we invite you to continue reading to gain a better understanding of the UAS Operator ID and its significance for you.
The UAS operator ID is issued by the National authorities in each particular EU member state and is composed of two parts. The first is a sequence of 16 alphanumeric characters (known as a public part), the second contains randomly generated secure characters (known as a private part). The public part starts with three characters that define where the operator is registered (e.g. CZE for Czech republic) and ends up with one checksum character. Authorities who have access to the database of UAS Operator IDs can check if the public part is valid by accessing the private part and calculating the checksum.
The main purpose of the UAS Operator ID is to upload it to the Remote ID system. However, only the public part is stored and is broadcasted. The private part is not stored and is only used for Remote ID system validation. You shouldn’t tell the private part to anyone as they may misuse your identity to commit crimes. The example UAS Operator ID is “FIN87astrdge12k8” as public part and “xyz” as the private one. If the UAS Operator ID is not configured in the Dronetag Remote ID module, it will broadcast the “NULL” string.
How to Fill & Upload your UAS Operator ID
** Where do I find my UAS Operator ID? **
The UAS operator ID is issued by the National authorities in each particular EU member state. To obtain a UAS Operator ID, you must directly contact your local authority. We at Dronetag does not possess access to this information, and we are unable to assist you in acquiring it. Check the list and links to the National Aviation Authorities here: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/civil-drones/naa
The 3 characters private part of the assigned Operator ID is usually distributed and accessible to Drone Operators in separate way than Operator ID certificate which contains the public part of the UAS Operator ID
** How do I fill and upload the UAS Operator ID into the app? **
UAS Operator ID can be filled into your Dronetag Account in the User profile section.
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Open the Dronetag app
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Fill in your UAS Operator ID in the User profile section. After filled in the profile, turn on your Dronetag device and open its device detail in Mobile app. You will see warning message that UAS Operator ID in your device is inconsistent with the one you have in profile. With Synchronize button, your Operator ID will be saved to the device’s memory. Then your UAS Operator ID is broadcasted from the device during the flight. Please note that uploading UAS Operator ID is only available in Mobile app.
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Start the flight with the device and check Dronetag App or Drone Scanner on your phone that information is broadcasted correctly.
Difference between Drone Operator and Drone Pilot
A Drone Operator is any person or organization who owns or rents one or more registered drones.
The Drone Operators need to be registered with their National Aviation Authority in their country of residence or main place of business and receives Drone Operator ID number - UAS Operator ID.
A Drone Pilot is the person actually flying the drone, without necessarily owning or renting the drone and therefore doesn't have to be an Drone Operator.
Drone Pilot receives a Pilot License with identification number, which is not an Operator ID.
For more details about Drone Operators and Drone Pilots and their responsibilities visit EASA Drone operators & pilots