Hey Russ, great video! It was cool hearing you reflect on your channel's humble beginnings. I am proud to say, I've been here since your very first video. I happened to stumble across it right after you posted it, while looking for info on the new Mavic Pro I had on order (I was subscribed as Tim McGee then). Charter member! LOL! With regard to remote ID, I'm as worried about it as anyone, as I tend to fly in remote locations a lot. Thinking more about it, though, and that saying that 90% of what we worry about never happens, consider this... For people to stalk us, they will first have to know that Remote ID even exists. They will then have to download an app (is there even an app yet? I can't find one). Then, take the time to go hunting for drones in the air. Most days, I never see or hear any drones. I know Remote ID is all common knowledge among the drone community, but I doubt if the average citizen is even aware of it. It's not like a crime of opportunity where a dishonest person is going by and notices an Amazon package on your porch or sees your laptop in your vehicle and decides to grab the low-hanging fruit. They would have to take deliberate steps to go try to steal someone's drone. Most bad guys don't have that kind of dedication and commitment - to anything. They also face the possibility of not being able to subdue their prey, in the unlikely event that they can even find any. I'm a big boy, and I carry a gun when I'm out in the boonies. I imagine others do, too. I hope I'm not wrong, and all this never even becomes an issue. Thanks again for all your great videos and congrats on the success of your channel. You deserve it!
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis Tim! And yes, I remember you very well! Thanks for being an awesome supporter all of these years!
@ArthurRodriguez
Жыл бұрын
There have been a couple of remote ID apps available for at least a couple of months now. My buddy was flying an Avata a couple of weeks ago with updated software and I was able to detect him flying with dronetag or drone scanner.
@slapdat.byteme
Жыл бұрын
Well, if you were to display your speed and home address on the outside of your car, probably 99 out of 100 people would ignore it. But that remaining small % can include karens, thieves and whackjobs with less-than-honorable intentions. I’ll fly rogue every time, the FAA can go pound sand.
@elliothuh669
Жыл бұрын
If you fly high they won't even know the drone is there. And if they do by the time they open that app the drone will probably be practically gone. Chances are you will land before they get to your location. And typically when you fly low the person kinda knows where you are at all ready and it's usually relatively close to you. One thing I would do though is kinda move at least a little bit every once in a while if you are burning through a lot of packs to avoid being harrased.
@slapdat.byteme
Жыл бұрын
@@elliothuh669 You just pretty much described exactly how I fly my drones. The only exception is when I fly distance over water (I’m just a 10-min drive from one of the Great Lakes), in which case I’ll fly around 40m AGL if I’m going for a 2-3mi range flight.
@patrickrodriguez8797
Жыл бұрын
At first I didn’t have a problem with the Remote ID, but then I realized the privacy risks that it entails. What if someone with ill-intentions follows your drone to steal it from you or damage it just because they’re sadistic who doesn’t want anyone having fun? Remote ID should also transmit the device/users who are tracking the drone itself.
@taylorseigler
Жыл бұрын
There is no way to tell who is listening to a particular frequency. Passive listening is by definition non-intrusive, so anyone will always be able to "overhear" the information.
@la5150hi-lophoto
Жыл бұрын
little paranoid
@pricelessppp
Жыл бұрын
Also don’t like to be broadcast on a map like Pokémon go don’t want to get mugged over a drone or stopped by a angry Karen.
@SirRonmit
Жыл бұрын
I get it - having my own background allows me to understand both sides of this coin. But, you drive a vehicle every day and your license plate is out there so they can just follow you home and raid your house, right? They can track your GMRS or HAM radio transmissions and do the same, right? And I won't tell you HOW much information your cell phone it putting out there and how they can more easily steal your logins from that as compared to your drone transmission. If you are afraid of any of that, then don't own a drone, drive a vehicle, or use a radio or cell phone as they are much more easily trackable.
@juliemunoz2762
Жыл бұрын
it’s simple, do not comply
@lifeguard032590
Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to say, this just created a whole new class of drone rebels, I'll not be participating in remote ID, but I'll still fly every single day. The government can kick rocks.
@Wrang15
Жыл бұрын
Yep grocery store was robbed at gun point. Took police 2 hours to show up. That's how rural I am.
@usnclark
Жыл бұрын
I only fly a couple times a year, not going to remID just cause of the expense and hassle
@lifeguard032590
Жыл бұрын
@@Wrang15 Same here. Being rural definitely helps.
@davidj231
Жыл бұрын
Yep, zero fucks given about any government policies or mandates.
@greenmonkey7305
Жыл бұрын
People just like you are the EXACT reason why remote ID is coming about to even begin with. You are literally a walking meme with the phrase “This is why we can’t have anything nice”. The very nature of remote ID and why is existing began with an anti-authoritarian mindset from the people that started all of this. Doing what you want and flying where you want is why this was implemented.
@rburkhart6010
Жыл бұрын
Russ, can you give some clarification on the following? My understanding is that if you download DJI’s firmware UPDATE V01.00.0400, it will automatically add the FAA’s Remote ID, which it states cannot later be disabled. I use an under 250g DJI Mini 3 pro for purely recreation purposes, so per FAA guidelines, am NOT required to register, or transmit Remote ID. I had read though from another source who reportedly contacted DJI , that after you have downloaded the Remote ID .0400 version, you will receive a prompt to activate/transfer Remote ID, which you can ignore, and it will then NOT start transmitting RID. Could you verify with DJI whether this is the case? I’d like to take advantage of the new features of the various DJI firmware updates, but would prefer at this point to, ‘skip’ the RID activation. Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
@randalldillion6061
Жыл бұрын
Great Question - This is my understanding as well that you can "ignore" the activation and all the firmware will be installed and you will be able to fly normally, however i am a little skeptical that this is how it will work. i think it would be wise to see somebody post this process for recreational only sub 250gr before attempting. Sure would be nice for DJI to give the user the option in the firmware update to select "Recreational only or Commercial" and i think that would put the liability back on the user and off of DJI.
@MysticalDragon73
Жыл бұрын
@@randalldillion6061 yes but sadly the faa and other governments are strong-arming dji and other manufacturers into doing their will and pushing this bs.
@Yoel_Yasharala
Жыл бұрын
Is it possible for a Drone to be Recreation today and Consumer tomorrow?
@jeffstrauch861
Жыл бұрын
It does not sound like "registration = remote id", rather, it sounds like remote ID is dependent on the drones software, and will be broadcast regardless of whether the device is being used for recreation or profit. Just another instance of the government tracking people.
@jaynelson4175
Жыл бұрын
I think the maximum power a transmitter can have is 25mw without a FCC license. So they'd have to be pretty close.
@ptaylor5014
Жыл бұрын
So flying a sub 250g drone for fun/recreational and not to make money you don't need remote ID? so this is not about safety of the airspace then is it, there must be many thousands of hobby flyers with a sub 250g drone flying, guess it won't be long though before they say all drones! once the commercial side takes off we the recreational flyers will effectively be banned from the air.
@MentholWi
Жыл бұрын
😥
@jhardy0786
Жыл бұрын
How will you know if your drone needs a module or not thanks
@dmac8207
Жыл бұрын
It seems to me that the probability of being attacked or harassed while likely is probably not going to be as much of a concern as getting nailed to the wall with fines from the FAA for breaking a VLOS rule or something of that nature.
@ipadmini1874
Жыл бұрын
NO SIR. I will not fold my rights. The courts are on our side. It's winning time.
@oOSeroOo
Жыл бұрын
Hey all, I am going a little off topic but I figured this is a good place to ask this question. So, I want to be able to fly a decent drone like the Air 2S with goggles, but I just can't find a set that seems to work properly and is available at a fair price. Right now it seems like the RC Pro controller is the only way to get great latency and signal distance, but boy that thing cost a fortune. Is there anything on the market that let's you fly a good quality video drone (not FPV!) with goggles without paying the equivalent to a car??
@RecoveryoneDrone
Жыл бұрын
To get the quality that you want you may need to look at the Epson 35bt glasses
@silverspork86
Жыл бұрын
Anybody know if older (non built in rid) models like the air 2 or dji fpv (which doesn't even connect to the fly app to fly), with out of date firmware, will somehow be grounded if they don't have an RID module?
@xjet
Жыл бұрын
As for RID range, several announcements have been made by companies or groups who are actively working to create a nation-wide network of RID receivers that will be networked back to a central database. Think FlightRadar24 for drones. This means the range of the actual SRID or broadcast RID modules is no longer relevant because someone sitting a thousand miles away will still be able to see where you're standing and where your drone is. That'll be great for commercial operators who want to keep track of what their competition is doing in terms of work levels/locations. Unintended consequences of poorly thought out regulation perhaps.
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce!
@TowerDog112
Жыл бұрын
People are not considering reception from AWACS and Satellite by foreign actors. Low orbit satellites could certainly revive the remote if signal
@punapirate
Жыл бұрын
Good god, there is sooooo much crap here… How can a small RID with a 3.5 v battery broadcast and have a satellite 160-2000 km detect it - the radio signal wouldn’t reach… and to have a “network” of receivers when the broadcast range as quoted is merely 500m or even 6 km - you would need 100 of thousands - millions receivers -
@powertuber4.068
Жыл бұрын
@@51Drones Thanks for confirming that I can fly my Mini 3 Pro recreationally without remote ID. Now, the question is, how can I turn it off _since it is not required._
@thomashardy9994
Жыл бұрын
@@powertuber4.068 Supposedly you can’t roll back the firmware that puts the capability on your drone, however, if you don’t input your FAA registration number your information cannot be broadcast. What I’m afraid of is that the firmware ignores that you didn’t put in the registration number but still broadcasts a signal generically saying “here’s a drone and there’s the operator”.
@xjet
Жыл бұрын
RID doesn't assist integration into the NAS (despite what the FAA claims). RID is *not* the same as the electronic conspicuity that will be required to enable the sense and avoid and traffic management capabilities that such integration will require. RID is simply a way of tracking those who fly recreational drones and RC planes. The question must be asked... why would *anyone* need to track the operation and operator of a 250g foam scale model of a Piper Cub being flown on their own private property??? I think we all know the answer -- and it has *zero* to do with safety or security. What the FAA claims and what we're seeing are two totally different things. The FAA has been dishonest in the past with respect to their claims and assurances, this is more of the same IMHO.
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
Careful, KZitem may ban your comment Bruce! 🤪
@xjet
Жыл бұрын
@@51Drones LOL... nothing would surprise me in 2023. Look forward to a year of *interesting* surprises 😀
@christopherleveck6835
Жыл бұрын
I understand that DJI can't tell you the broadcast distance of the modules exactly because the conditions might be different in every situation. However, they can tell us what they're designed to do. They have to know what kind of numbers they were shooting for. And there has to be some kind of a minimum. So why don't I just tell us what it is? What that tells me is that it's probably a lot farther than they want to tell us.
@04m6gto
Жыл бұрын
It's like them saying that they can't tell you the range of OcuSync because every situation is different with interference. Yet, they sure can advertise that "perfect condition" range. They can do the same with remote ID, but don't want everyone knowing that they are transmitting your location out to 3 miles.
@TheAndyman37
Жыл бұрын
Hi i probably think its gonna be the same distance as the drone can fly.
@04m6gto
Жыл бұрын
@Daniel Lord Legal transmit power depends on the frequency and the transmitter. FRS is limited to one half watt, but Ham radio is not. Handheld transceivers are limited to 5 watts in certain bands, mobile units even more, and so on. The frequencies typically used by drones, and wifi, are allowed up to 1 watt.
@shaunvaughn3323
Жыл бұрын
@Daniel Lord wouldn’t anything pertaining to human safety void this rule?
@Area-51td3vq
Жыл бұрын
You stated that it won't broadcast your personal information. (IF) it Broadcasting the my drones registration number it might as well be droadcasting my personal picture 📸. The FAA gave you a snow job!...
@marcspaz
Жыл бұрын
I looked at the FAA requirements and the FCC regulations. Depending on the frequency used the range can vary largely. If the drone is in a city and only a few feet off the ground, it may only transmit as little as 200 to 300 yards. But, the radio service is line of site... meaning the radio waves can travel as far as the visual horizon, plus about 15%. At 400 feet high, the signal could potentially travel 30+ miles. For a little reference, I have radios on the same band that I use to communicate with satellites about 240 miles above the surface of the Earth, using the same power the RFID modules could potentially use. Since the range can vary so much, I can fully understand why no one,will give you a straight answer on range.
@SirRonmit
Жыл бұрын
If you know anyone who uses HAM or GMRS radios -- it is all the same (just different set of frequencies). There can be a tower somewhere near you and cause issues, or an airport radar pointing in your direction compared to me. So, yeah, it will depend on the environment and as you said, no one can just give an exact distance, not even if in space or on the moon :)
@FredHarvey-wp2qy
Жыл бұрын
Hii Russ! I think you are mistaken about the sub-250 gram drones not having RID. I believe that RID is required if the drone is being flown for commercial purposes. If a drone like the Mini 3 Pro didn't have RID built into it, it could not be flown under Part 107. Regardless of how it is being used, I think that all new drones will be broadcasting RID. The difference being that the minis are not registered so any official picking up the signal could not tie it back to the individual. The mini drone flyers will still have the problem of having their location identified to any crook or Karen in the area. This is going to cause confrontations and I suspect there are going to be people getting hurt. There is an FAA regulation prohibiting interference with the flight crew of an aircraft in the performance of their duties. Since the FAA(Folks Against Aviation) have defined a small quadcopter as an aircraft. Does it follow that someone badgering a drone flyer could be charged under that statute?
@bidenisasnake9932
Жыл бұрын
Democrats will make sure you can be murdered and their pet Henchmen will skate.
@VisionCommunications
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information. I fly commercial real estate jobs, and I don't take a long time to do it. I've always had the plan of going up, coming down and turning everything off. .Might even do that between flights. Bottom line is, anybody other than law-enforcement had better not approach me. At the beginning of this, I think there will be Karen's roaming around just trying to detect remote pilots in flight
@bidenisasnake9932
Жыл бұрын
That would get interesting in states where you can still defend yourself. I think a few Karens will die!
@ssrc30
Жыл бұрын
Drone Karen's are a big problem where I'm at in Canada.
@MysticalDragon73
Жыл бұрын
@@bidenisasnake9932 and I hope theres no qualified immunity put into place for drone users to sue the heck out of the government and anyone else pushing this nonsense if someone does get attacked or threatened.
@Joe-wk9ow
Жыл бұрын
They should have two modes for the Drones. One is Remote ID and one Recreational. Where as the Remote ID is only for Commercial use and the Recreational Will disable this by default with limitations.
@who2999
Жыл бұрын
20:00 - (in regards to not being able to get great footage where you live) - I feel the pain here, I live in a very flat part of the mid west and we don't have epic sprawling mountains, however my solution to this has been to get better at flying low and close. Even corn or wheat fields can look amazing if you're flying a foot above them at 30mph. This takes time and patience to develop the skill but my most popular videos are of interiors and dense woodlands. If you shift your goal from trying to find epic locations to making whatever location you have look epic then when you have an epic location it will be that much cooler. That said finding epic locations is a skill in and of itself that can be fun to cultivate, travel is fun and drones can be an excuse for that.
@abadpoet6005
Жыл бұрын
Suggestion For Drone operator safety, It would be good if anyone on the app looking at your drone also showed up on the map as well as register on the app making malicious users leave a trail if anything bad happened to a drone or user. push that with FAA
@airduce
Жыл бұрын
What is the app that people would need to see the Remote ID information and potentially find us pilots? I may have missed that information...
@mattkl4292
Жыл бұрын
I think they should just take all the public location info away. If there's an incident they can RID you and get the "drone license" and report it to the authorities if needed.
@jimsdroneing
Жыл бұрын
i agree Badpoet viewer needs to leave a trail for pilot and authorities to find one sided is totally wrong on so many levels, if your tracking a pilot all your personal info should be transmitted to pilot guarentee less individuals wanting to track pilot
@jaroot2
Жыл бұрын
So basically the brunt of this infringement is going to be placed on the pilots who have already jumped through the hoops to be commercial drone pilots and not affect those pilots who are most likely the “problem”.
@mentalistsa
Жыл бұрын
As a former cop I can tell you even people working for the FAA will not enjoy this. When body cameras came out it was 100 percent public backed. Then the police supervisors instead of being in the field - were watching body cam videos all night. FAA will be a react not proactive agency with this. We talk about weight all the time but how many times have you seen FAA weighing drones? Safety first always. Add the heavy module or buy one equipped with RID. We all have to make a choice.
@shadowofchaos8932
Жыл бұрын
As a pilot, will I be forced to carry a scale to prove my drone is sub 250 and doesn't need remote ID? I may buy a module to be legal, but wouldn't you know it. It's on my other drone I just flew and forgot to switch the module.
@earthfarmer
Жыл бұрын
Just on the FAA registration to renew my UAS registration: Part 107 operators must add manufacturer and model information for all UAS that they own and operate. For standard remote identification UAS and broadcast modules, you’ll also be required to provide the serial number. ****** Each broadcast module serial number may only be associated with a single, specific UAS and may not be listed on more than one registration.******
@hbc865
Жыл бұрын
I just have a mini 2..I fly just for fun ..no registration yee pee!
@christopherleveck6835
Жыл бұрын
I have over two dozen Master scale RC airplanes I've been flying for over 40 years hanging in my barn on 20 acres with my own grass strip I got my commercial license because they told me that's the only way I could fly over my own property and now I've got to have an individual ID module for every single airplane in order to fly them which is going to cost thousands and thousands of dollars there's got to be a better way and I'm 4 hours from the local flying field which can't support half my models anyway which include nearly all are Nitro and I've got four turbines so what am I supposed to do now
@kellark
Жыл бұрын
Fly them. Anyone coming on your property to be close enough to even see you flying will be trespassing. That includes law enforcement.
@silverspork86
Жыл бұрын
If you're flying on your own property in the country your chances of being caught in violation of rules is exceedingly small. Just fly. I'm not complying with RID because I pretty much only fly in the middle of nowhere.
@allenhilburn8686
Жыл бұрын
Seems like remote ID being available to anyone with a mobile device is the dream come true for anyone wanting to harass drone pilots, which seems like a huge safety issue.
@cs_aerials
Жыл бұрын
Worth mentioning that even if you fly the Mini 3 Pro recreationally, you still have to register it if you have the larger batteries or add attachments (like anti-collision lights, landing gear, etc). If you have to register it, it has to have Remote ID.
@Ryan-vf2qz
Жыл бұрын
Mass non-compliance is the way.
@cs_aerials
Жыл бұрын
@@Ryan-vf2qz only if you like getting fined…
@Ryan-vf2qz
Жыл бұрын
@@cs_aerials rules mean nothing if no one is willing to obey.
@ssrc30
Жыл бұрын
Yes but only if you use the heavier batteries or add accessories. Most folks probably won't be long any of that.
@GearZenChannel
Жыл бұрын
So FAA is running down Mini 3 owners with a scale?
@bluesteeltraining
Жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of making the pilot’s location known to the general public? I can understand making it available for law-enforcement or FAA officials, but I don’t see any purpose for making the location available to the public.
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great question that nobody has answered.
@maxi-trillion
Жыл бұрын
I have a sneaking suspicion that it allows the FAA to basically "deputize" the public. An upset neighbor will have the necessary information about the offending flight to report effectively. The FAA has no enforcement body so it needs the "see something, say something" plan otherwise the regulations are toothless.
@petem.3719
Жыл бұрын
How can Karen lecture you on the rules of drone flying if she can't find you?
@TheRattleSnake3145
Жыл бұрын
I dont understand why you are so positive about remote id.
@thomza
Жыл бұрын
Around 10:30 Russ, I don't think you answered his question. He wants to know as a hobbyist flying under 250g why DJI is forcing Remote ID as an update? Sure, if you're required to register with the FAA then you need to broadcast remote ID but he is exempt from registering yet DJI is forcing the remote ID update. He asked why is that?
@kensteele3363
Жыл бұрын
no one is being forced, you are free to stop flying the drone and fly one that meets your own requirements. dji had to make a choice and they made it and now it's up to the flyer to decide. not all drones under 250g will be without rid, some will, some will not. my understanding is you will be able to choose to turn this ON or leave it OFF but once you turn it on, it is permanent. dji does not force you to update the sw on your drone and as of now, even though rid appears to be in the drone, i don't think it is actually broadcasting just yet; i could be wrong.
@FlyingAce1016
Жыл бұрын
@@kensteele3363 then if us sub 250 aren't "forced" to update to it... give us access to download all the firmwares before it then.. instead of going from a new drone bought today.. being either buggy version V1.0 firmware OR only being able to update to the newest one that has remote ID -_- seems pretty forced to me.. the mini 3 at launch was pretty buggy and missing a lot of features.. its only good because of all the firmware that has updated it
@andrelamotte4447
Жыл бұрын
Hi Russ, I have a great idea for a future video concerning remote Id. Maybe publish a video showing how someone would use remote and test it’s range and transmit information? You could have someone else fly your drone and you try to track it and see what information is actually transmitted while you’re at a remote location.
@Frank-uf2vn
9 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you so much! I will be getting a DJI mini 2 SE shortly and have no intention of anything I do with it going any farther than my cell phone or computer hard drive just for recreational use, I will not be uploading anything to social media so no registration or remote id needed, I have my Trust done and joined a CBO. Thank you for all you do for us drone enthusiasts.
@Leonardokite
Жыл бұрын
Your efforts are appreciated Russ! Have an awesome New Year!
@spirit_wolf123
Жыл бұрын
We already have the technology for remote id which is a flight controller with GPS module Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip added. All that's truly required is the manufacturer's to write the firmware to broadcast the remote id.. So as you can see this can be done for very cheap with no added weight or devices.. This is about money and big corporations taking over the airspace!!!!!!!!!
@edycafe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this with us. Let me ask you a question. All my drones are registered before remote ID, so do I have to comeback on the FAA registration website and add more information?
@devinfritchey7323
Жыл бұрын
This guy seems too dismisive of legitmate concerns and over regulation. No reason to broadcast a person's location to the general public and people should push back.
@GeekRex
Жыл бұрын
Technically, if you have never been there before, go get it. They can yell at you to get off their property. If you don't leave and they request it again it then becomes criminal trespass. It is my understanding that this is how it is defined and enforced in the US.
@Hammerback0
Жыл бұрын
In my state, doesn’t matter if you’ve been there before. If it’s not public land, you can get charged with criminal trespass. No different than saying “I can come in your house if I’ve never been there, and it’s ok until you tell me to leave”. Neither is a thing. (Knowledge based on my career experience as a state trooper)
@handlemyname
Жыл бұрын
So I can buy an ultra lite manned aircraft and go fly without a license or training or any remote id but the minute that aircraft is unmanned and the size of a frisbee suddenly I need registration remote id and possibly a part 107 license ok gotcha
@WilliamDaugherty
Жыл бұрын
So if "registration = RID" then just not registering any drone should make it "invisible". Hmm. Has anyone tried this, i.e., flying a non-registered drone and see that it broadcasts nothing for RID? I would think DJI would want to make RID mandatory on the Mini 3 Pro if/when someone puts a big battery in it, right? Same with all the larger aircraft. I can't imagine the FAA would allow OEMs to simply not transmit anything on aircraft it knows should be doing so.
@OpaFPV
Жыл бұрын
No. If you purchased a drone after September 2022 (with delay to December 2022), and it's ready to fly out of the box. That is, it is not a home-built, it has Standard Remote ID in it and its turned on regardless of your registration.
@WilliamDaugherty
Жыл бұрын
@@OpaFPV have you actually seen RID data coming from an unregistered drone?
@ElevatedVehicles
9 ай бұрын
@@WilliamDaughertywhat app do we use to see other drones in our area?
@WilliamDaugherty
9 ай бұрын
Hello@@ElevatedVehicles! Currently iOS devices don't work for tracking DJI drones due to the BT5/WiFi versions in play. So I got an older Android phone that supports the necessary protocols/services and am running DroneScanner to good effect. Apparently there's at least one other app in the Play Store that also works. I think the phone I have is about four years old. It sees all my drones and control station locations.
@petergrech2582
Жыл бұрын
Russ, you are simply great man! Thank you for all you doing to educate us!!!!
@geostoned
Жыл бұрын
Here’s my question about remote if- if drones present a danger to aircraft in the sky, why does it not send a signal to the aircraft around me vs the people stalking me on the ground?
@chrishilton6378
Жыл бұрын
Hey Russ, good review in a Q&A format. I think with as many people asking the question about "how far does RID go" that would be a great video to do a real world test for a couple of popular models and/or add on modules. Happy New Year and best wishes for continued success in 2023.
@amandar4980
Жыл бұрын
I think y’all don’t need to worry about it.. I think this is more for idiots who want to fly in airspace illegally and flying around police activity. /// my only concern is regular Karan want to play games and find you and approach for being Karen and Ken… otherwise I wouldn’t worry about it. 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️😂😂😂
@christopherleveck6835
Жыл бұрын
The FAA didn't set the distance that these things need to broadcast they just said it needs to go as far as possible with existing technology.
@bradleywhais7779
Жыл бұрын
The existing technology on my drone has the ability to broadcast that info 0 meters XD
@frenchonion4595
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but it will be a damn near total ban eventually. Only place you'll be able to fly it is in your yard no more than 100 ft
@geode8556
Жыл бұрын
Love your channel! But you are somewhat misguided... At the moment, there is so little enforcement of FAA regulations, except for any that affect big businesses and very major offenses. Big businesses have drastically influenced how and if the FAA goes after anyone or enforces anything. If an activity competes or impedes big business, FAA will take action. Outside of that, probably not unless news worthy or public safety is heavely affected. That's the facts Jacks!!! Small businesses and hobbyists stand to loose the most, if not ALL rights to fly in the future!!!... Don't believe the empty promises...
@chrisbethmann3955
Жыл бұрын
Come on man, I appreciate all of your videos, but why bumble around just to put something out? Terrible!
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
Oh my! I will immediately delete the video! 😘
@tomn8tr
Жыл бұрын
TF?
@chrisbethmann3955
Жыл бұрын
@@51Droneshey look, that was inappropriate of me maybe, but I’m counting on you for this issue. Please make a video going down the list of high priority info/questions that a disabled guy from Missouri can understand. I “like” all of your videos, you are a pro, so I expect the best from you every time
@ptaylor5014
Жыл бұрын
Once the commercial drones are in full swing, we the recreational flyers will be very limited to areas as the airspace becomes commercial drone highways! eventually our fun being made illegal to fly anything unless you pay for it! money rules unfortunately 😡
@SoCalDrone4u
Жыл бұрын
Even with being compliant with Remote ID, planning a flight and being legal & respectful to all of the rules, I'm sure there will be some recreational flyers in fear by just enjoying a flight. Remote ID makes me feel weary that I may be unknowingly in the wrong and ultimately having a cop roll up on me. Not a good feeling to have.
@johnh383
Жыл бұрын
Dont upgrade your firmware if you havent yet
@FlyingAce1016
Жыл бұрын
@@johnh383 what if you haven't gotten a mini 3 pro yet? soo basically i would be stuck on the two year old firmware out of the box since I can't update to any of the firmwares "right before" this one.... its either all the way to this new remote ID one on a drone that doesn't even require it but DJI is forcing it. unless someone finds a way to get ahold of the firmware right before this one and shows everyone an install method. for the drone/RC/batteries lol otherwise I got to just stay on the old buggy original v1 patch? :( two years of feature updates cant use now..
@silverspork86
Жыл бұрын
@@johnh383 I haven't upgraded firmware on my dji fpv or air 2 for a long time. But it looks like not even a more recent drone like the dji fpv can just get a simple firmware update to make it rid compliant. A LOT of people won't be complying with RID. I probably won't, unless the modules come down to a reasonable price, not $300 like the dronetag mini. Because of this, me needing to renew my faa registration soon, and not having built in RID, my drones will be unregistered soon....you need an RID # to register now.
@Halphbaked210
Жыл бұрын
Curious if mini3 pro broadcasts remote id if running the original firmware
@ptaylor5014
Жыл бұрын
I am not giving way to "commercial interests", EVER! I will continue to fly for my enjoyment 👍💪💪👊👊
@Flumphinator
Жыл бұрын
Remote ID does not need to come in order for drones to move forward commercially. That is completely false. It has been moving forward this whole time without it.
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
Actually, it hasn’t at all.
@crimsonbullet3733
Жыл бұрын
Easy fix anytime someone is tracking your location their location should be visable as well. They should have to register with the FAA in order to view any info on the drones/pilot location. This would solve a lot of gripes people have with remote ID, as there would be a list of people, locations, and information of who viewed the drone at what time and where. Seems like these policies were put together before any real consideration was taken into affect.
@martypiraino8721
Жыл бұрын
In regards to the sub 250g drones, specifically DJI mini 3 pro that I own, I had to register with the FAA to be legal because I got the extended batteries that put the weight over 250g even if I'm just flying recreationally, and adding anything to it (collision avoidance lights, propeller guards, landing gear, etc) puts it over 250g immediately which would require registration to be legal, which puts you in the realm of requiring Remote ID.
@honzajirousek4039
Жыл бұрын
Hi, the Remote ID device you saw on Ken Herons channel was our product Dronetag Mini. It weights 32 gramms and its size is 54 x 35 x 15mm - the size is quite the same as the microphone from DJI that you have in video. We also have a product called Dronetag Beacon and it is even smaller than the DJI mic - Beacon size is 37 x 26 x 16mm and it weights only 16 gramms.
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I did state that in text on the screen later in the video. Thank you for confirming. Good for fleets, but not the average person due to cost.
@tonysimek
Жыл бұрын
Get your price down to something reasonable and you will actually sell them.
@aloeisthestuff9622
Жыл бұрын
@@tonysimek Not to me.
@skycam509
Жыл бұрын
Hi Honza, thanks for chiming in. Can you give us an idea what the range of your transmitter is? Also, are there currently any free apps out there for receiving the data?
@honzajirousek4039
Жыл бұрын
@@skycam509 Hi, we tested both our devices and were honestly surprised by the range. We received the signal in a range of 2600 meters from the drone to the mobile phone and 3000 meters to the dedicated receiver. As for the app - try to search for an app called Drone Scanner. This app is both for iOS and Android devices and you can see it in Ken Heron‘s videos. The app can receive signal from Remote ID capable drones using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
@cwade6944
Жыл бұрын
they should treat it like aircraft when it lands on private land. if someone shots your drone down, they treat it like firing at an aircraft, so we should have the same protection for downed drones due to either operator error or acts of nature, mechanical failure etc.
@Jonno-5
Жыл бұрын
we dont need RID for any type recreational drones or models. No one has ever been killed by a recreational drone so why the rules?
@shamwow7996
11 ай бұрын
Control!!!!
@paige2732
Жыл бұрын
Remote id will destory this hobby. Noone buys drones anymore. This scared a ton of people away. All my friends stop flying and sold their stuff. The stores around me stopped selling them to. It sucks . This started as a hobby and money grab people wrecked it. Now anyone flying can be located. Its no good. You know what good question is? Once you use your drone to make money you have to register every drone you own and you can no longer can say you are only flying it for fun.
@51Drones
Жыл бұрын
That’s actually not true. I own three drones that are not registered. I fly commercially with my other drones, which are all registered. I fly recreationally with my three drones that weigh under 250grams. The next 3 years will see an explosion of sub 250g options, which will keep the hobby going strong because they do not need to be registered and do not require remote ID.
@paige2732
Жыл бұрын
@@51Drones ok thats good to know. Thank you. I appreciate the help. Then never mind that question. Lol.
@randydehne8866
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Russ
@realwildman
Жыл бұрын
I can't see spending 300$ for a drone I have less than that invested in(used DJI mini one). Trouble is I also can't afford to goto the newer drone that all ready have it. This isn't good for these little drones. I'm like you Russ, in that I live in flyover county (just South iin SD). I doubt there will be much checking this out in the boondocks. If/when I get my Part 107 I guess I'll have to look at getting a new drone, of course this doesn't help my FPV stuff.
@HmongUnitedStates
Жыл бұрын
Hi Russ, I purchased a DJI mavic pro 2 platinum back in 2017 and the drone doesn't have remote ID installed, where do I get the remote ID install into my mavic pro 2 platinum?. Please let me know if you have any information. Thank you.
@Mr.Frog1837
Жыл бұрын
Can't you just make a DIY Drone without Remote ID?
@kensteele3363
Жыл бұрын
the law is already in effect for drones that are manufactured today by anybody and any company and that includes an individual (diy). if you build (or manufacture) a drone today, the build is not legal unless it complies with rid.
@LSRTV
Жыл бұрын
@51 Drones, Can you make a video explaining how people can get your remote ID? I fly and am wondering will there just be free apps for anyone to see where we are, will they have to register and it be an FAA approved app, how is all that going to work?
@chuckschillingvideos
8 ай бұрын
This sucks balls for Mini and Mini 2/2SE owners who use them commercially. The strap on Remote ID module will cost more than these drones are worth and anyone intending to use these commercially will be forced to suck it up or just abandon them for their commercial activities. Alternately, they can tell the FAA to eff off, which I suspect many will certainly do.
@lifeofascrambler
Жыл бұрын
Hey Russ, great video - very interesting and informative. Here in Australia we're early in the Remote ID journey, so with something new like this, there's a lot of 'Unknown Unknowns' (ie things we can't even see coming) so I think watching what happens in the USA will provide a lot of good and bad lessons for us to learn. I have sat in many discussions with Government decision makers, advising on where drones can fly, and what privacy, communications and aircraft laws are maybe needing changes or updates, so I'm keen to make sure that a good balance is acheived between public safety, commercial interests and of course recreational operators.
@Unamatrix01
Жыл бұрын
Quite an informative video. Is there any word on the FAA allowing guest flight provisions for people visiting the U.S. with drones weighing more than 249G?
@Snap_Pix_Media
Жыл бұрын
I take a G19 with hollow point ammo on me when I fly.. just in case someone tries to harm me or damage my equipment...
@bayareaview8301
Жыл бұрын
Very informational video. I have a friend that lives in the state of Nevada. He’s very anti-Second Amendment and as of Saturday he received his concealed weapons permit. He likes to fly drones, but he’s afraid to get robbed or somebody confronting him. So now he’s carrying a 44 magnum to protect himself. Is this what the FAA is looking for people to protect them selves by carrying some type of weapon. I rarely fly in the US. I normally fly outside the country like Guatemala or El Salvador, or Nicaragua. Just because it’s getting too complicated to fly in the US.
@ipadmini1874
Жыл бұрын
ITS TIME WE ALL START TO WIN BABY. JUST WIN BABY.
@dfwald4657
4 ай бұрын
Tech Drone Media tested the range (kzitem.info/news/bejne/uIZts6Roi6ZheHo) in a wide open area using a DJI Air 3 and a drone scanner app and the result was about 150 meters which is far less than what was estimated in this video. Can you do your own test or have you done this already?
@imagineengine
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for making this video it is very informative. I do have one question though. If I should decide I want to register my M3P, would that automatically activate the already built in remote ID on the drone? Thanks in advance.
@jims.3987
9 ай бұрын
None of this matters. Your DJI drone already broadcasts all this information up to like 20 miles to people with access to the airscope software and tracking systems available to government and security people. I watched a video yesterday and they can track literally ALL DJI drones up to 40 miles away, with historical flight paths serial numbers, etc, etc. Remote ID is a joke, they are ALREADY TRACKING YOUR DRONE if it's a DJI. It's amazing to me that not that many people even know DJI drones broadcast a signal for enable it to be tracked in real time.
@miquelmarti6537
Жыл бұрын
Am I allowed to shot a pizza delivery drone while it flies over my property? That RID app could be very useful just for that. Also.... will the police and traffic drones also be traceable through that same app?
@ksnax
Жыл бұрын
Regarding a fallen drone on private property, 'grand theft' or 'theft in the first degree' provides for felony charges if property value exceeds a specific amount. In Oregon, that's $1000.
@manzion7599
Жыл бұрын
Someone coming to you and taking your property commits theft. Holding personal property which shows up on one’s land is not theft. Failure to give it back to verified owner is actually a civil tort called conversion. Have any of you operators noticed that registration will help with recovery of lost equipment?
@TheTeraflop1
Жыл бұрын
Great video Russ! On the subject of the range of the Remote Id information available, my worst case scenario will be for the range to be the broadcast range of the drone. So if your drone has a range of 5.7 miles and you are flying 300 yards away, the info will be available up to 5.7 miles because that is the range of the transmitter. Obviously I am only talking about drones that have Remote ID built in. Hope I am wrong.
@fencergg9645
Жыл бұрын
I have a pretty simple maybe stupid question. I have a mini 3 pro. I am a recreational flyer. I have no need to register it. Does remote ID apply to me.
@synthyawylder3297
Жыл бұрын
@51Drones, when you use the term, “RID” & re: the sub-250gm class, I think that what many, even most, who originally purchased a sub-250gm drone & fly it strictly recreationally are concerned about is not so much whether the RID will be functioning, as in transmitting, but whether it'll be doing so all the time with no ability to deactivate it. That includes, even if it's being used for strictly recreational purposes. Whether or not the sub-250gm drone pilot will be flying in accordance with the FAA Regs, any LEO or other authorized official (or anyone else, for that matter) will be able to use its RID data, locate & track a drone & its operator. That will 1st require that RID be enabled & actively transmitting that RID data in the 1st place. I quite doubt that my DJI Mini 3 Pro will decide on its own whether I'm flying with the “Light” battery or the “Plus” battery & either switch its RID on or off accordingly, so it'll be transmitting the RID data all the time. In effect, the RID will be turned ON by default, all the time, & transmitting data, in accordance with that point you quoted the FAA section re: what type of data will be transmitted. Bottom line, there is NO turning the RID OFF, & anyone with the appropriate hardware/software will be able to make use of that data, for better or worse. I'm female, & I'm not looking forward to having to defend myself; if I have to dial 911, it'll be to report a body. “When seconds count, help is minutes away.” - “I'd rather be judged by 12 than be carried by 6.” I'm sorry that I bought a DJI product, not necessarily because their newer drone products will have that RID hard-wired in, but that DJI did so in such an underhanded way. The bloom is off the rose. ;(
@KevinSebesky
9 ай бұрын
I'm a wheelchair bound Part 107 pilot. Is there any provision under the ADA that allows me to fly in areas that won't trigger an FAA/FBI/sheriff's office/local law enforcement/Karen disaster? Excellent videos, BTW.
@cardbored_
Жыл бұрын
I agree with your comment about not creating laws for crimes that don’t exist. But in some ways, that’s how these new regulations feel to many hobbyists and even pros. Why does the FAA need to know the lat/long of the takeoff location for regular folk that are just trying to enjoy a hobby? It does feel like a good opportunity for those who hate drones to target people. Did some event take place where hobbyist drone pilots were violating rules en masse?
@brucewillis1236
3 ай бұрын
If you are flying your drone "out in the country near a small town and even farther from a rural air port and you are overweight (thnx truckers) if no one reports it ...... But the danger is the Karen. "I saw that fella fly'in that big ole drone in Bob's pasture. I want chew to contact them yahoos down to the airport-truth to tell i don't like them much either-and find out who it is for me." "What drone m'am?" We dont have any record of any drone near there.
@TwitchFlys
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, won't be complying with RI. There are hacks to get around it on DJI, downgrading firmware is possible but takes some work. Never once had anyone asked to see my 107 (that I never renewed). The 107 is just a Tax! if it was truly about safety. everyone would need to get it and it would be free. Similar to a professional drive with a CDL and a 75-year-old grandpa driving his 50' RV.....
@rm25088
Жыл бұрын
mmmmm. good thing it wont be leaving my property. I got hundreds of acres to explore. The whole 250gs or less and registering thing doesn't make any sense at all. People will get hurt no matter how heavy it is if it is flying 20 mph +.
@yoelroque3950
5 ай бұрын
Hi Russ I have a Question?does DJI Mini 4 Pro has RID built it , also if I register my drone do I have to keep registering every 3 years bc I be traveling to different country but I’m doing it for vacation recreational purposes only
@Mikejdobbs
Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to your channel. Very helpful video! I just purchased my first drone, DJI Mini 3 Pro. I plan to use drone footage on my KZitem Channel (a real estate channel purposed to market myself)...Will I have to get my DJI M3P registered? I won't be selling any of my footage, or making money from my drone footage, just want to use it to add ariel shots to my videos.
@ldcam21
Жыл бұрын
I have an original Mavic pro will DJI make the entire USA be a NFZ. if I don’t have remote ID And will I be able to start my drone???
@Steve_J
Жыл бұрын
I have found 2 devices both over $300.I am not paying that much to fly my 3 Phantom 4's. IT IS UNREASONABLETO EXPECT POEPLE TO SPEND THAT MUCH MONEY! So what do we do?
@441rider
7 ай бұрын
People will be able to rob rich drone flyers who often have nice cars and thousands in gear in remote locations. Crazy there are tons of criminals that will use app for people spying on their drug houses etc.
@hirc2007
Жыл бұрын
If there's no identified FRIAs and no available RID module, then come September 16, 2023, model aircraft/helicopters over 249gm are grounded?
@tonyfontillas4941
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to get the information about RID from the FAA and making this video. It is appreciated.
@skycreationsllc8368
8 ай бұрын
Good information and thank you. I did hear a conflicting answer on using 1 ID for multiple drones (commercially). It was reported you're expected to have a unique ID for each.
@thane5665
Жыл бұрын
You mention RID is needed if making $ with the drone. In Canada there is no difference between profit or not for profit,only based on weight,etc. With basic/advanced being the only criteria,why are we faced with activating RID with a firmware upgrade....?No choice there,other than updating firmware or not. I think its B.S that DJI forces the issue tied to upgraded functionality.You want more features,update and start broadcasting your location.No choice. Rest assured there will be a market for cracks to disable RID.
@m118lr
Жыл бұрын
‘Renegade’ pilots WILL fly..as long as the firmware “allows” them. IF DJI, BY WAY OF FAA REGS & stipulations, puts in place updates on the firmware that makes updates MANDATORY..and drone owners/operators IGNORE THEM..then it WILL BE a huge problem. The alphabet agencies ALWAYS have to ‘think’ an idea is solving something, THEN OVER-thinks the whole situation AND IT TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE AND A REVENUE-PRODUCING STREAM THAT THEY CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT!
@airheadbit1984
Жыл бұрын
If the RID unit is Cellular (LTE-M) CAT M1 the range is world wide. There is a monthly subscription fee for the (LTE-M) or CAT M1/NB-iot devices
@TheWingnut58
Жыл бұрын
On the private property issue, read your local laws in your specific state. In many states private property which has no fence/gate, no signs indicating that you're not allowed, or certain colors of paint markings to convey that message, it is considered open to access to the public.....some states may only allow foot traffic, others may allow use of existing roads ect. Again, check your local laws.....there is NOT a "one size fits all" answer....
@newstart49
Жыл бұрын
This type of hobby has become so technical, controlled and complicated, it warrants being ignored for the most part. Try and go by the rules the best you can and have fun.
@SirRonmit
Жыл бұрын
Thank you .. I just updated from my old Phantom 4 (2016) to the new Mini 3 Pro .. so much smaller and I'm so afraid of breaking it as it is so much more smaller! lol
@ElevatedVehicles
9 ай бұрын
What app do i download to see other drones in my area? I think it would be cool way to meet drone owners in my area. I have an air 2s
@masterthee
Жыл бұрын
No...there does not need to be an "onslaught of drone pilots being attacked" before you drop that piece. It's so far beyond anything that should ever have been allowed in there. Everyone knows EXACTLY how this is going to be used, you see a fancy drone flying, you steal it =profit. Carry protection pilots...
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