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How can I track drones flying near me?
- An individual living near the Norwood Airport in Massachusetts was wondering if there was an app, or website that allowed them to see what kinds of drones and who is flying them in the area and over their house?
- The short answer is there is currently no centralized way of tracking drone flights in the United States.
- There are a number of reasons why drones don't use the same technology as existing airspace. First, different needs for planes traveling across vast distances - drones function at a much lower altitude and within smaller areas, so a more specialized system makes sense for tracking.
- Adding to the above mentioned point, ADS-B transponders are relatively large and consume significant power; for now, it remains impractical for many drones.
- The FAA has Remote ID, which is a system that uses a digital license plate for drones, broadcasting drone locations and operator information to nearby receivers; however, this information remains hidden from the general public to the FAA and authorities.
- The FAA's Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) is part of a massive, long-term effort to enable drone operations more similar to aerospace traffic, designed with transparency in mind.
- UTM may allow the general public to see drone flight information and data, not just their location.
- We're still early in UTM's implementation, with testbeds already being launched in Nevada, Dallas, and other places.
- Crewed aircraft already have established tracking systems like ADS-B. Until UTM, Remote ID and other future technology becomes a widespread reality, drones will remain less traceable.
- As drone use grows, expect more emphasis on relevant tech, but for now, it’s mostly drones flying under the radar (not literally).
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