Virtower LLC has announced the upgrade of its sensor systems to support Remote ID drone detection.
“With this upgrade, Virtower’s platform can now detect and display Remote ID-equipped drones in real time, including the location of the drone operator,” said the company in a press release. “This enhanced visibility provides airport staff with actionable intelligence to support safety monitoring, incident response, and enforcement of FAA airspace regulations. The capability aligns with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Remote Identification rule (14 CFR Part 89), which requires most drones operating in U.S. airspace to broadcast identification and location data. Virtower transforms this regulatory requirement into real-time operational awareness for airport operators.”
The company reports this enhanced capability is being deployed across Virtower’s network of more than 500 airports, prioritizing initial upgrades based on operational complexity and traffic volume, with a focus on commercial service airports, towered general aviation airports, and high-activity non-towered airports with more than 100,000 annual operations. This phased approach ensures Remote ID capabilities are first delivered where they can have the greatest impact on safety and airspace management, said the company.
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