QGC Guide (master)

Remote ID ​

Configure drone Remote ID broadcast settings to comply with FAA or EU regulations.

Region ​

  • Region of operation — FAA or EU (controls which fields are shown)

Basic ID ​

  • Broadcast — enable Basic ID broadcasting
  • Basic ID Type — None / Serial Number / CAA Registration / UTM (USS) Assigned / Specific Session
  • UA type — aircraft type classification (Helicopter/Multirotor, Airplane, Gyroplane, VTOL, Airship, Glider, etc.)
  • Basic ID — the identification string (max 20 characters)

Operator ID ​

  • Broadcast — enable Operator ID broadcasting (FAA only)
  • Operator ID type — CAA
  • Operator ID — your operator registration number (max 20 characters)

Self ID ​

  • Broadcast — enable Self ID broadcasting
  • Broadcast Message — Flight Purpose / Emergency / Extended Status
  • Flight Purpose / Extended Status / Emergency Text — message strings (max 23 characters)

Ground Station Location ​

  • Location Type — Takeoff (auto) / Live GNSS / Fixed coordinates
  • Latitude/Longitude/Altitude — manual coordinates, shown when the type is Fixed
  • With Live GNSS, the section shows the ground station position source in use, its status, and the current latitude, longitude and horizontal accuracy. The position source is selected in the GNSS Receiver settings, where an external NMEA GPS device is also connected as a passive receiver.

EU Vehicle Info (EU region only) ​

  • Classification Type — Undeclared / EU
  • Category — Undeclared / Open / Specific / Certified
  • Class — EU drone class designation