Can You Fly Your Drone Without Remote ID?

[@ghettogardens1]

I tried flying without remote id the other day, and my quad worked just fine. Fly safe, fly free!

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

What drones dont have remote ID? All the ones I know have remote ID even if they weigh less than 249grams.

[@feferiddy4183]

@@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319 fpv drones bro if you dont build remote id into it it doesnt have it

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

@@feferiddy4183 yeah I figured, too bad I have no idea of how to build one. I was considering buying the avata 2 because it’s an “easy” fpv drone for starters but that has remote id.

[@prOkrEAt]

You CAN. And I WILL. Toys are toys. And no, I won't put remote ID on any of mine.

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

Are there specific drones that don’t have remote ID installed? All the ones I’ve seen have remote ID integrated even the ones that weigh less than 249 grams.

[@RR-zq3mk]

Won’t comply. I do me you do you.

[@SubZ3ro907]

Absolutely!

[@psycholist724]

I have a DJI Mini 4 Pro with the two different capacity batteries. When I use the smaller battery, it's under 250g and doesn't broadcast remote ID. When I use the larger battery, it's over 250g and does broadcast remote ID. (Verified with my iPhone's Wifi page.) If I'm going to fly recreationally in a zone that requires LAANC authorization, and I get that authorization, am I required to broadcast remote ID?

[@psycholist724]

Never mind, I got my answer from the FAA itself. You're not required to broadcast remote ID just because you're flying in a controlled area. Remote ID only has about a half-mile range so it's not going to show up on some controller's radar.

[@duanelwright]

Great overview; have you considered making a video that address Part 107 rules in regard to flying over people? In particular sUAS like the MiniPro 4. The weight appears to fall under Cat 1 rules but does it really?

[@DonBrowne]

No none of the Mini's are Category 1, once you put on a prop shield, it's over the weight limit

[@markwestcott3414]

I don't think the Mini 4 Pro qualifies. The only way to have no "no exposed rotating parts that would cause lacerations", is to add the prop guards. These take the Mini 4 over 250g.

[@uavcoach]

Thank you! Here's a video we have about flying over people: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ_NiWeCp6mkjqcsi=sYk1lkXvmM4OmreI

[@mitchellortega4942]

Yes Sr, my question is, can a mini 4pro, be unregister from FAA, if register for the recreational only, or buy battery + or can I unregister my mini 4 thanks much..

[@aaronb3745]

To unregister just don’t renew

[@dcs270470]

Hello. I've just got a HoverAir X1 in hand. I'm planning to shoot videos in Japan but I found that the X1 Console did not have built-in Remote ID module. The official Authority seems requires any Drones over 250 gram mandatory to attach a remote ID module but X1 only weighs 125g then I don't know if my X1 has to buy a separate remote ID module.

[@MarcoCruz-hx7cp]

Can i upload my picture and videos from my done to social media? Even though i will be flying for recreational

[@uavcoach]

Yep!

[@mitchellortega4942]

Yes my question is can you unregister you mini 4 from FAA, give me some information thank much .

[@edzsled6180]

I'd like to know the same, Mini 2

[@RossSmith-o5z]

These rules only apply to people who post videos if you don't post you don't need to worry about them.

[@charlenemyers188]

When you post videos and receive money you are no longer a recreational flyer even if you did it as a favor for someone else.

[@charlenemyers188]

Do make a video about registered UAS ID drones flying with their UAS ID intentionally disabled. FAA 107 violation.

[@halllwd94]

They apply to anyone who has anything lift off the ground under power that's greater than 250 grams.

[@0utcast]

Lol you don't know wth your talking about. Everyone above 250g needs it rec or pro. All drones for pro use need rid .0001g to 20k lbs. Only ppl that don't need it are sub 250g flying recreationally or flying in a FRIA. That said idc I don't adhere to RID

[@buddyadkins2432]

Good video. Excellent explanation. First, there doesn't seem to be an issue with getting Remote ID modules as I have purchased 3 different ones from 3 different vendors and received all of them. From my perspective, some folks are confused about what flying solely for recreation or "just for fun" means. If the flight benefits anyone (regardless of money) or the video is posted to a monetized platform such as KZbin, then the flight does NOT qualify for the Recreational Exemption. The "content providers" are flying a Part 107 activity. Just fly for fun and don't post the video to YT.

[@billmakesmovies]

I have a Part 107, and a Mini 2. LOL I can fly if I want "recreate", but I can't fly if I want to make a dollar. It makes no sense. The drone didn't change when I wanted to get paid. Everything is stupid, and that they haven't carved out an exception for these 256g drones for Part 107 pilots is extremely frustrating. Why should I have to buy a new $1200 drone? There isn't anything wrong wrong my old $1200 drone.

[@SubZ3ro907]

It makes perfect sense. Drone sales make big money, the government has to find a way to get some of that. They can't tax recreational flights, that's like trying to tax driving an rc car, so they have to tax any income u make with your drone.

[@davidcalvert238]

I have a drone, which has made about 5 years ago and weighs about 2.5 lbs. How can you get the ID for this drone? It has 4 props at 12 inch each also has gps.

[@uavcoach]

You will have to get an external remote ID module to attach to your drone. We have a video about them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZfRcnWhh6aXg7ssi=f75DdXfjr1OU2NOG

[@Lee-qj6fi]

@@uavcoach feckoff

[@ChrisWard74]

I have a DJI Mavic Pro 2 what's not clear is what the F I'm supposed to do, there are thousands of videos but nothing is really clear

[@robhufman2360]

over 250g has to be registered. any registered drone has to have RID. 1) Flying 107 Any drone hast to have RID 2) Flying Rec over 250 G Has to be registered & have RID 3) Flying Rec under 250 G Doesn't have to be registered 3a) If you registered it though , you need RID 3b) If you didn't register it, no RID needed

[@halllwd94]

Easy. Look up remote ID module on Google. Buy one. Add it to your drone registration with the FAA. Attach that remote ID module to your drone and have it charged and on anytime you fly. Additionally don't forget the lights too if it's near sunset. Then buy an extra battery because all the extra weight is going to drain your batteries faster.

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

@@robhufman2360what drone do you recommend that doesn’t have remote ID installed? I checked DJI site and all of them have remote ID even the minis.

[@razorbak6783]

Does the same rules apply to fixed wing as well? under 250G and flying recreational in unrestricted air space you're good to go with no registration or remote ID?

[@dollar99]

Fixed wing is a drone as far as the FAA is concerned. So yes.

[@razorbak6783]

I thought so....thanks@@dollar99

[@mdkjones07]

A few months ago I registered my mini 3 because I thought it was a good idea, (I am under the weight limit and am a recreational flyer) I'm not about to buy a remote id and was told that I can (and did) unregister my drone with feds. Wasted $5..

[@SOUTHERNLIFETIMES]

My dji mini 2 is registered but I fly for recreational purposes. It's also under 250 grams. Do I need remote ID since it is registered?

[@scottschnatzmeyer85]

With the DJI Mini 3 and 4, the firmware updates added the remote ID to the drones automatically, buuuut, the only time that the remote ID activates on the DJI MINI 3/4 is when the extended life battery is used. But to answer your question, I can't answer your question. If I knew that answer, mine would be completely free of remote ID. So we are pretty much able to fly free of tracking using the regular 249g battery but the second you add that extended range battery, it links. They also expect us to have it if you add a strobe light or anything else to them. It's stupid.

[@SOUTHERNLIFETIMES]

@@scottschnatzmeyer85 Thanks! I meant to type that it's a Mini 2

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

So what drone can I purchase that doesn’t come with remote ID? All the ones I’ve looked at have it installed even if they weigh less that 249 grams.

[@JGsgarage_unboxings]

Look into the potensic atoms. They don't have remote id built in. I actually have a video unboxing of mine.

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

@ yeah man thanks, I’ll look into that.

[@subhumanaudio]

I was bad sick and Havnt flew my mavic pro in over a year and had no idea about all this. Will it still fly or did I just loose a bunch of money! I just charged battery’s up yesterday and was seeing about updates befor I fired it up and found this. What a bunch of crap.

[@uavcoach]

It will still fly, but you will need to get an external broadcast module if it is a mavic pro. Newer drone models have it built in.

[@julioayalapuertoricodroner]

Great video Ken, I have a couple of questions regarding the Drone Scanner app and the Air2s. After a flight, does the DS app record everything to memory? Where would you look up this information?

[@uavcoach]

To the best of my knowledge, Drone Scanner doesn't record/save anything. But from the main screen when a drone is transmitting RID info, tap on the Drone Serial number and when the Information screen is displayed, tap the 3 dots at top right of the screen. From there you can export data. I'm not sure if this data is dynamic or static.

[@lionelbreaux5666]

So Dji mini don’t need remote ID

[@craig199]

I have a question! I live in Washington DC and fly miniwhoop FpV. From that law as a recreational flyer and under 250grams can I fly In downtown Washington DC?

[@uavcoach]

We'll make a video about it!

[@Presidentialrun2028]

I have the Avata. Idk how to.

[@Masterked]

I have an old Mavic air, I have probably used it no more then 5 times in all this years. Doing all this buying modules or buying new drones don't seem to be worth it, at least not in my case.

[@billflynn6903]

Everyone on the Net and You Tube Blathers the same stuff - We know this and WE KNOW there is NO One out There Looking US. AND - Nobody who can Legally give you a Ticket!!! Ya see a DRONE or Model AIRPLANE flying around you can usually see the OPERATOR so FAA Can Go to Hell.

[@q1o1mancow]

So for the record, I don't have a drone anymore ;) But if you have, let's say, a DJI Mavic Pro 2 or 3, and you're flying it around in your area, free of any flight restricted areas, will the DJI app tell on you? How would they know you're out flying?

[@CloneTechDrones-619]

I’m hoping the FAA will once again push back the date for this rule. The Remote IDs for home built FPV drones are still bulky and the few that are reasonably small don’t have a very accurate refresh rate to show real time location of the drone.

[@Poophead1]

I wouldn't worry about the RID units accuracy, how well it transmits. Our only requirement, is to have one that has their seal of approval. Many of those barely function, or function poorly...I'm good with that. As long as I did my due diligence, I'm not responsible for how well it functions! Fly safe & have fun!

[@latenighter1965]

I have a DJI mini 2. It's under the 250g requirement so I don't have to be registered. I am registered though when I purchased it. It was $5 for 3 years I believe. I took the TRUST test also. So I can fly without the ID. But if you add one, it's not able to be built in, it would be over the 250g weight, which requires you then to have it registered. FAA needs to be educated on their own policies because even they can't get their own sh*t together.

[@yourhappyuncle6055]

So I think the era of flying drones over 250gr freely is over. I'm quitting my drone. I do not want a creepy looking where I am at and come to me and steal my gear. with Remote ID ANYONE is able to see your location, not only the drone's location. USA, shame on you.

[@bb1040]

This is why my beautiful Q500 4K is sitting in it's nice box in the basement, so many rules that my wonderful hobby is shot down. I fly around my own house just for fun, and the flight usually lasts about 15 minutes then the battery runs down and it goes back in the house. Now I can not even do that. I have a lot of money in the drone, I bought several years ago as my last drone, because the money is just not in the budget anymore, I can not afford all these rules just to play with my plastic toy in my back yard. It is not a real airplane it is a toy. The FAA claims it is a real airplane. Soon you will have to take your drone in every so many flight hours for FAA inspection by an expensive FAA mechanic.

[@758Redwhulf]

Move to Mayberry like me lol

[@robertpanick2660]

I doubt my DJI Spark could carry one of the Remote ID units. Thoughts?

[@ghettorecording2925]

oldguyFPV; Who cares, fly anyway! Fly free, fly safe!

[@uavcoach]

If your DJI Spark is under 0.55 lbs and you are flying recreationally, you do not need to comply with Remote ID.

[@AaronThiele-iq7sm]

This whole drone regulation thing is all big daddy government over reach. It has been detrimental to the model aviation hobby. On top of that it is convoluted and way overdone, as is the case with most FAA (or any government agency) regulations. A prime example: Lets say someone has a DJI Mini 2 that they use strictly for recreational use, and they want to teach a younger person to fly that Mini. So trying to be a responsible person they put the blade cages that came with it on just for added safety. But now that they've done that they've exceeded the max weight to be recreational and now that drone has to be registered, plus remote ID installed, oh and don't forget that now its not able to be classed for the recreational exemption... that kid that wanted to learn to fly that drone now has to be licensed as a part 107 aircraft operator or get hit with a fine up to $32000 and isn't even out of grade school yet? And just because you put on blade cages to be on the safe side, that's Straight Dictatorship BS. Even more so when you consider the government and its smooth brained FED boys don't have to abide by the same regulations.

[@DonBrowne]

Well done!

[@uavcoach]

Thank you!

[@ghettorecording2925]

oldguyFPV; Freemen fly free!

[@jaym5938]

I'm so over our ridiculous government. Wouldn't it be swell if everybody's spines perked up and we refurbished our view on leadership? Just bought a Mavic Air and nerved I cannot fly it anywhere. There are NO FRIA locations around or even accessible, since they're operated by private groups.

[@cfiirotorcraft-helicopter]

Ken, fun fact…😀 With the current firmware update a DJI Mini 3 Pro’s RID won’t activate if you use an ultra light 249g battery….🤷🏻 You have to use the heavier intelligent plus battery to have it activate…🤦🏻‍♂️ That could cause a conundrum…🧐 On another note, the UAV Coach’s TRUST is saying. “If you already have your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, you do not need to go through this training, unless you plan to fly under the recreational rules.” I don’t believe that to be accurate…🤔 Where does it say that a Part 107 Pilot needs TRUST to operate recreationally?

[@john_146]

I say f*** the government and the rules and do what you want on a private side of things.

[@ronaldwilson9525]

I have 2 drones. A DJI Air 3 and my first drone a DJI Mini 2. Both my drones are registered with the FAA in my name. I fly only recreational and make no money from my drones. The Air 3 has built in remote ID. The Mini 2 doesn’t.

[@wotan5665]

The Mini 2 must have remote ID to be legal, because it is registered. You could cancel the registration and you'd be legal without RID.

[@uavcoach]

For the Mini 2, if it is under 0.55lbs and you are flying recreationally, you do not need to comply with Remote ID requirements.

[@0utcast]

Absolutely I do it all the time. And not in a fria either. FAA bullshit is easier if you just ignore it lol

[@driewiel]

Yes.

[@jakekisiel7399]

These rules don’t go into effect until March 16, 2024.

[@felixruiz2838]

Just fly !!! It's a toy the FAA has no teeth 😂😂😂

[@willbart1236]

Real tough guy. The FAA does not need teeth. They have pens oand paper. You’ll be singing a different song when they stick you with a $10,000 fine. Or more.😂

[@JDDupuy]

Google "Philly Drone Life".

[@felixruiz2838]

@@willbart1236 not where I live

[@RossSmith-o5z]

​​@@willbart1236as long as you don't post videos these rules don't apply. The chances of ever getting caught is like winning the lottery when you don't play. Just don't post your videos and fly safe and you will be fine.

[@FlyingBuzzard]

O Boo Hoo bart...the FAA admittedly stated they had no clue about this Hobby and ask 10 FAA people the same question and you get 10 different answers and they have NO "Drone Police" running around checking to see if you have RID or a certificate or a test result etc. Most Local police have No Clue about the rules and have better things to do then check your drone activity...ONLY IF you would do something Stupid and draw attention from Karens like yourself then you will dial the police and complain that little Jimmy is having Fun with his drone and you can't stand fun !!! @@willbart1236

[@jakekisiel7399]

Give it to the government to makes things complicated. Geez 😒

[@Marys2ndborn]

It's going to be alot of happy or pissed off people. 😂😂 I keep hearing conflicting information regarding time lapse and nd filters.

[@felixruiz2838]

Yeah RIGHT !!! 😂😂😂😂

[@uptopmikep7065]

OMG! Who gives a rats asss about it? It’s no different than getting a drivers license to drive and registering your vehicle, then putting a license plate on your car. Just do it already. Unless you really want test the limit of FAA authority and suffer the potential consequences.

[@tomtoka]

Dji works perfect fine without that crap

[@jeffparisse4202]

RID only applies to DJI… 😂

[@uavcoach]

It applies to every drone! You can read more here: www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id

[@leroysalas9833]

I live by the border. Am I able to fly my drone over the border to Mexico? I was able to see groups of migrants coming through illegally

[@leroysalas9833]

@bidenisasnake9932 danggggg now I'm curious. I should probably ask a border patrol next time I see one at a gas station

[@aaronb3745]

How about just not flying over the border or mentioning it to anyone. You’re just asking for a Federal criminal charge and your whole world turned upside down

[@Lee-qj6fi]

fuck compliance

[@rogerhardin2556]

If you can afford a drone (or a fixed wing ) you can certainly afford a RID unit. Don't be stupid enough to risk a fine...

[@driewiel]

Lets see. Remote ID module €240. Online training €99. License €10. Registration €23. For a €25 drone. And you call others stupid? Really?

[@charlesrussell8557]

Stop saying grams and use pounds

[@porousorificePilot]

Can't afford, it's unreasonable . I fly scratch built dollar store foam board. Blow!

[@luispina4012]

FAA bunch of money hungry.

[@LuMaxQFPV]

Yes.