Russia Mandates Real-Time Drone Identification

As of February 4, 2026, Supercam-series drones in Russia are being integrated with new software that transmits essential flight data to a unified oversight system. This technology, embedded within the drone's control program and installed at ground stations, significantly enhances flight safety by providing real-time monitoring and automating the airspace permit process.

The software allows operators to obtain flight permissions promptly and compile statistics, functioning similarly to air traffic monitoring services. This digital solution eliminates the need for paper forms, streamlining operations for drone owners and operators.

This upgrade is in response to Russian government Executive Order No. 1701, effective March 1, 2026. The order mandates that all unmanned aerial vehicles must possess remote identification tools to transmit their location and identification details to regulatory monitoring systems. The Unmanned Systems Group emphasizes that this approach is superior to onboard beacons, which can increase costs and vulnerability.

All Supercam devices currently being delivered to customers are being connected to this system to ensure compliance with the upcoming government requirements for UAV flight safety.