FAA Remote ID Final Ruling - Is it Truly Final?

The FAA published the final ruling on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote ID on 12/28/2020. This video breaks down the 470 pages into 20 minutes of highs and lows and discusses the very worst thing about it. Also, there is one thing that makes me wonder if it really is final.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:23 What is Remote ID?
1:35 The Good News
3:38 When Does This Start?
4:40 3 Options for Compliance
8:48 The Bad News
9:54 The WORST Part of Remote ID
11:22 Is Remote ID Safe for Pilots?
13:20 One Loophole for Pilot Location
14:09 What About Toy Drones?
14:58 Flying Over People and at Night
17:12 What's the takeaway?
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Correction #1: After further review, it is unclear if the control station location is tracked in real-time for both the Standard Remote ID Broadcast AND the Broadcast Module scenario's. It seems that the Standard Broadcast would actually track the control station in real time. More to come on this.
Correction #2: The Broadcast Module WILL NOT prevent you from launching, but it is the responsibility of the pilot to ensure that it is functional before launch.

[@ShadowKingpin]

The fear of somebody trying to track me down to steal my drone is exactly why I have a gun carry permit. People are just too damn crazy nowadays and you just never know what is going to happen.

[@justinSEEPS_GEO]

I agree, I also carry now when I am out flying.

[@Mr89Falcon]

So you’re really thinking that you can engage someone with your carry weapon while you are flying? You’re a lot more skilled than the rest of us mere mortals!

[@IsaacWolfOfficial]

@@Mr89Falcon are you even mortal level if you can't think of dropping your controller?

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

Same way they implemented that permit which is unconstitutional, chipping away at our rights. ... This bs remote id is more of the same. Congrats on your unrelenting participation in the police state prison state death state industrial prison complex system, where policing for profits and criminalizing the citizenry for victimless crimes continues to buy those new shiny black boots resting on the backs of all our necks. I do not consent to my constitutional rights being infringed, nor low level air space by the faa mafioso so it certainly seems. Can we go back to being Americans in America at least, sometime soon? Im all for rule of law, order and the problem is We the people aren't holding the reins anymore. Everyone's going to just go along to get along again? Remember the 2020 selection? CLov - ID on1 niner plann _ Demic and nothing changing citizenry, you ever going to say, "ENOUGH"?

[@DXAMedia]

Yes, your hand and eyes are busy then you flying. Unless you attach the gun on the dron and modify auto track firmware :) So once your signal interrupted it return home and clean landing zone :) hahaha...

[@corolla254]

This is a simple solution ,let's put a 400ft long string on all sUAS and call it a kite. Done

[@skratz]

I've seen some guys with kites take them up further than that...

[@justinbliske1402]

Careful, RID kites soon :D

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

I believe the FAA claims jurisdiction over kites and balloons as well :-(

[@jmontoya1677]

Then add feathers and it’s now a 🦅

[@dwangalmighty]

In reality, our only hope is an act of congress or a class-action lawsuit. And I think we have a bit of a case against them if someone dies because of remote ID; we might be able to sue the FAA for 2nd degree murder: "Why do guns, devices meant to kill, have less restrictions and a constitutional amendment going for them while drones have to be regulated to the extent that recreational and commercial operators, who rarely, if ever, intend to terrorize or kill individuals? Why do firearms have similar restrictions to buying furniture while drones have similar restrictions to operating nuclear power plants?" You're free to use this clause (public domain) for whatever the hell you want

[@craigwyatt2320]

The most disturbing thing about this is that when I fly my drone on my own property every potential anti drone psychopath will know where I live.

[@cliffmauck510]

I understand your concern. I live too close to Washington DC to have that issue. I have to drive about 20 minutes to a park where I can fly.

[@frankpuncekar5051]

So me flying on my 45 acre flag lot farm checking my fences

[@Cazwhaler]

This is a concern for me also. I often launch from the deck of my home :-((

[@legodragonxp]

Someone doesn;'t like you, they get a hold of your ID number, buy a drone, spoof the number, do something stupid with it. Good luck.

[@fpvpilot7713]

Thats right so dont do it. It would be awesome if no remote id device ever sold.

[@CarbonGlassMan]

When the sub 250g drones increase in performance, the FAA will lower the threshold to 100g.

[@stevo4535]

They addressed the sub250 in this new edition and they are not allowed... kinda

[@CarbonGlassMan]

@@stevo4535 I understand, but government agencies can change their minds at any time for any reason, or for no reason. Japan has had it set at 200g for awhile, but tomorrow it will be set at 100g because of advances in sub 250g quads.

[@jpsalis]

The concern is the weight itself, not the speed they can achieve imo. a 600g quad travelling at 50 mph does a whole lot more damage than a quad sitting pretty around 250 at the same speed.

[@CarbonGlassMan]

@@jpsalis I know but I don't believe this has anything to do with property damage or safety. It's about control and eventually having the ability to sell the airspace to the big companies that want it to make money off of. They can't afford for a delivery drone to get hit by a 200 gram rc aircraft and drop out of the sky. They'll sell it to the masses as a safety concern but I don't recall any stories of innocent bystanders being hospitalized by drones. Even if it was about safety, eventually 3 inch quads will commonly be able to exceed 100mph. Some already can.

[@timothystevenhoward]

so....concealed carry when flying a $2000 drone?

[@bbbeenn32]

LMAO, that's what I currently feel like when I fly in Chicago. Now add RID, good bye drone

[@timothystevenhoward]

@@bbbeenn32 hrm like gangs of thieves witgh fishing nets?

[@billfearheller4179]

Don't do concealed carry..put it on your hip for god and anybody to see. be well and stay safe bf

[@billfearheller4179]

Yes...little G. I speaking of the big brother. God would know either way. Just sayin'.

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

You already know thieves and trouble makers will be staking out certain areas looking for drones/controllers and other camera equipment to steal. If you are in a remote area (most flyers), whats stopping them from subduing you and landing your own drone back to your location and stealing it. Why the FAA would allow controller tracking to the GENERAL PUBLIC is beyond me, the majority of hobbyists and professionals didn't want that feature. Pack that heat ma man

[@brianmcgauley2664]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? The guy is giving you a great synopsis of what’s in a 500 page document that you don’t have to read! Thanks, 51 Drones, for doing the homework, saving us all time and confusion, and passing along some very useful information.

[@whawaii]

One reason would be for being so narrow minded & dismissive to the value of a FRIA (6:40). Having the FRIA option & the improvements that were made regarding FRIAs are very good things. If it had not been for RC Modelling, which happened at recognized & established flying sites, "Drones" would not have been invented. They are an offshoot from RC Helicopters. FRIAs are GREAT for experimentation, innovation or for learning how to fly. They will be crucial in building "Remote Control Flying Communities" They will be instrumental for Youth Educational Programs & for the future of Aviation. Not to mention the "Drone Racing" Community would prefer the options of having less weight on their performance aircraft.

[@bluegizmo1983]

Those modules for legacy are gonna be a major hassle, if they will even work at all. The FAA states the modules MUST prevent the drone from taking off if it's not transmitting it's ID information, which I don't even see how that would be possible with legacy drones. I consider myself a safe and responsible drone pilot and follow all the rules, but I WILL NOT be using Remote ID on my drones unless the pilot location broadcasting is removed or hidden from the general public. It's absolutely insane the FAA thinks it's ok for the general public to have that information and be able to confront/assult drone pilots! If the FAA really wants people to follow the rules and get the license and everything else, the FAA needs to actually start DEFENDING drone pilots, not just making rules and handing out fines. Start punishing people that harass and interfere with drones or drone pilots, confront cities and counties that think they own the airspace and use stupid laws preventing drones where they should be legal according to FAA airspace rules.

[@legodragonxp]

Ok, so here is my question: How is your drone going to know that it is transmitting the data required to allow it to power up? A hard wired feedback loop? An transmitter receiver system? Maybe I need to protect this $50 part by surrounding it in a mesh wire cage in case it crashes.

[@stevemizera3891]

The latest firmware today prevents you from launching if you are near an airport. So not getting RID is not necessary to stop you from flying.

[@GabrielCox]

This is only required for "Standard" (integrated) Remote ID, not Modules. Compare Part 89.310(c) [Standard Remote ID] to 89.315(c) [Broadcast Modules] www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-F/part-89

[@sizzelot]

I'll continue to fly like I did when I started in the 80's thank you.

[@adenw.4430]

Hell yeah

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

It'll be interested to see if cops ride around looking for drones that aren't broadcasting and then harassed the rpic's. They already sit on the side of the road automatically reading license plates. Maybe now they'll be reading our aircraft as well...

[@sizzelot]

@@jerseyshoredroneservices225 police are being defunded anyways and they are not allowed to enforce federal laws (like turning over illegal immigrants to ICE) so good luck to the FAA. Plus what does this accomplish other than put more onerous rules on people who could once enjoy a fun hobby without all the BS? Did the FAA happen to mention that in their 472 page document? This system is not ADS-B compliant so it doesn't even offer manned aircraft the ability to detect where the drone is.

[@sizzelot]

@TakeDeadAim Really? 51 Drones didn't mention those. So what is the rule supposed to accomplish? And how does a manned aircraft detect the drones with the transmitter they are going to require on drones?

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

@@sizzelot They've been talking about a dsb for a while. They don't want adsb out on drones because it'll overwhelm the adsb receivers in airplanes. they don't want airplane pilots looking out for drones as they want it to be the other way around. I do agree with your sentiment that it's overreaching and generally a bunch of BS.

[@FinalLugiaGuardian]

To be frank, the weight cutoff for remote ID and registration should have been closer to 500 grams (about 1 pound). Not 250 grams. And on the FAA killing the low cost toy drone market, there is a reason DJI actually supported these restrictions. They have the resources to comply and want to own the entire drone market.

[@sabre-sevendelta6675]

I hate everything happening in the world. Its ALL ABOUT CONTROL. Somebody out there wants to control some aspect of your life and people are just letting it happen. Unbelievable. Thx for the video Russ

[@dwangalmighty]

I'll restate what I said in a previous comment: "Why do guns, devices meant to kill, have less restrictions and a constitutional amendment going for them while drones have to be regulated to the extent that recreational and commercial operators, who rarely, if ever, intend to terrorize or kill individuals? Why do firearms have similar restrictions to buying furniture while drones have similar restrictions to operating nuclear power plants?" It's simply an absurd set of rules for a trivial issue in the United States. No people have ever died to civilian use of drones, and it's already illegal for civilians to weaponize drones. Many countries already recognize this; even China's communist party has not implemented remote ID and doesn't appear to plan to.

[@Rumline7]

@@dwangalmighty If you think that guns have fewer regulations than drones, you know nothing about guns.

[@Seerwealth]

Sheeple crowd.

[@nickj6275]

@@dwangalmighty lmao

[@TNRonin]

@@dwangalmighty ya ignorant comment in so many ways.

[@256guitarplayer]

Thanks for reading the entire ruling and sharing the key points. I wonder how many millions of sub 250 gram drones will be sold before the FAA rules are modified to regulate them? Don't get too comfortable with the rules of the game, because the goal posts will be moved again and again.

[@ironcladpatriot5829]

the FAA’s decision to have drones broadcast their location might let observers track your movements, figuring out where you go, where you live, and where and when you receive packages, among other examples.

[@jacobcarandang8618]

Thanks for taking the time to go through this huge proposal in detail! I love your commitment to keeping us informed so we can enjoy the hobby safely and legally.

[@51Drones]

You are so welcome!

[@jimrenfrew3687]

This is how they are going to end the hobby for recreational drones making way for commercial use only it's really sad

[@Geophoto63]

too much interest from Amazon and other Delivery companies here,

[@kurtcobain2632]

Yes. We need to start advocating for the rights to use retail consumer devices with out govt oversight. Tax is on the way too. Remember we started a civil war over a tea tax of like half a cent? Idk maybie its my Massachusetts and new hamshire roots coming through the surface.

[@jeffpattison6321]

Real ID is going to hurt commercial use as well. The same requirement for broadcasting launch site location applies to them which means they to will have to set aside funds for launch site security and additional insurance costs. My feeling is that this is a class action suit waiting to happen.

[@slapdat.byteme]

It’ll only “end the hobby” for those pilots who see it as a comply-or-quit decision. The rest of us will be flying rogue and enjoying this hobby for a LONG LONG time.

[@DMichaelAtLarge]

@@slapdat.byteme You keep smugly saying that, but what are you going to do when they catch you?

[@BrianRouse]

Day 1: remote id is mandatory Day 0: directions on how to jailbreak your drone spread far and wide

[@rudydoyle]

Ha ha, that was my first thought

[@Xlino]

Lmao!

[@DLMVegas]

There's already a website that appears to be in the UK or Europe that provides a hack to unlock your drone to fly anywhere. There's a 40-50 dollar price tag.

[@danoc51]

We need to immediately get the Russians to work on a hack.

[@pupdaddymail]

Thus is born the next generation of Karens. "Hello, Police! Some guy is flying a drone at this intersection that doesn't show up on my Drone to Phone app on my phone. I think he is a rogue flyer. Sure... I will get his license plane number.".

[@00011theman]

"40% of drone operators would reconsider participating in the hobby" FAA: "Yes, that's the point"

[@ailous626]

Yep! That was my immediate thought! They don't want us in the skys

[@erichansen2571]

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar! As a Part 107 guy, I go out of my way to ensure that I fly responsibly and in a professional manner every time I launch. I don't take great umbrage with most of this ruling, but there are portions that make me nervous. As you stated (an many have echoed in the comments), I fully expect this ruling to be amended as the deadline for RID approaches. Thank you, Russ for your dedication to the hobby and for providing outstanding content and education for all of us!

[@WilzDezignPhotography]

Thank you for getting through it. Though the exec summary helped, break down of timelines is nice to have.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks for the shout out Russ!!! Also THANK YOU for reading all 470 pages and breaking it down so well!! I’m very excited about nigh time flying and no more recurrent tests.

[@51Drones]

You bet Jake. Your edits are perfect!

[@donwintermute3624]

Thanks Russ. Thanks for taking all of the time to digest this and present it to us. Lots of good information.

[@slapdat.byteme]

Excellent video, good info. As a seasoned & safe RC hobbyist, I think it’s critically important to learn as much as possible about this ludicrous FAA overreach regulation that I have no intention of complying with. Thanks!

[@mikek4443]

I'm sure there will be software hacks that will be able to spoof your location. Never underestmate the brilliance of a hacker.

[@demonoidmedia]

Working on it now

[@jimsinnovations2737]

Actually u can do that now, go to dev options in ur phone enable GPS spoofing, then load a app for it. Bam make sure its set a way away from you

[@jonnylakewood7767]

Russ, Thank you for reading thru the new rulings and summarizing them. I really appreciate your attentiveness to our drone hobby/ business.

[@Bethelwoodstudios]

Thanks for the video - watched the whole thing! The Quality of your videos is getting better and better.

[@blakehoffer2800]

Time to pull out the ghillie suit every time I fly.

[@electricks1.21]

Time to start buying diy stuff while it still exists! Thanks for the update, Russ!

[@johnb2755]

It will always exist. China doesn’t care about our rules and until they stop accepting shipments from china, you have nothing to worry about.

[@slapdat.byteme]

Yup!

[@jmurg42]

Great job producing this video. Thank you for being a content creator and best of luck with the channel!

[@tedbeverly]

Thanks for the video Russ! Very well thought out and hit the highlights and important parts man.

[@readysetdrone]

This is a great summary Russ. Thanks for posting!

[@51Drones]

Thanks Kelly!

[@AsikDrone]

I strongly agree. 👍

[@mikeupton5406]

@@AsikDrone q

[@andreah6175]

See my vids, FOR HUMANITY, ITS IMPERATIVE and no I don't sell nothing to get views.

[@MrSkyentist]

Step one: Retrofit older drones with remote id module Step two: Build Tiny Faraday cage to place around remote id module allowing it to transmit, however, not very far. Step three: Profit

[@tomdchi12]

It appears to be "Wifi OR Bluetooth." I still haven't dug in to read which versions of BT are allowed. Class 4 in the Bluetooth standard is 0.5 mW with a range of about 0.5m. It's far from clear to me that people on the ground will be able to receive this signal unless the UAV is pretty close and not moving much.

[@stevemizera3891]

Alternate step two: launch to five feet then use the installed ejection module

[@whitesquall691]

Really appreciate the time that you took in reading this and sharing in what you have learned. One of the great things about the drone community. Keep on flying Russ.

[@JoseARubio]

Thanks a lot Russ, truly appreciated your time and insights. Best mate!

[@robertmcmorrow5093]

I see the Remote ID working a lot like a transponder in any aircraft but really don't like broadcasting my location in the blind to anyone. If it has to be, make it secure the information so just FAA could see it and law enforcement. I don't understand any logical reason to transmit the pilot's physical location to the public. Will cause an unsafe environment for the pilots and the public since we will have to watch our backs while flying. FAA has a lot of work to do.

[@mjones82]

Your reply was exactly what most of us are thinking. Absolutely ridiculous that the general public can find the person flying the drone. Completely unneccessary!!

[@YellowRoseDrones]

We'll need an observer to watch for persons trying to interfere, or be a 2a Supporter and get a concealed carry permit, whatever your state allows.

[@CAAARRRLL]

Yeah I agree. I mean drones aren’t cheap and if someone wants to find where the pilot is and where the drone will come back too there goes your stuff and putting the pilot who just wants to fly around in a potential dangerous environment.

[@matthewgarrett1964]

Similar to COVID violation reporting: using the public(or friends & neighborhoods) to expand enforcement. It’s basically an APB to rat out anyone & everyone.

[@peacepantherproductions]

But won’t ppl just be able to see where you are- ? I mean if you have to keep Vlos at all times anyways it doesn’t sound too hard for someone to figure out where someone is sitting/ standing..?

[@mikel9567]

I don't have an issue with the FAA being able to access my flight records if they have a legitimate reason too. What I have a huge issue with though is my information being broadcast to just anyone, and you know apps allowing access to this information will be popping up. Especially if I'm flying on my own property. Let's face it, there are some jackasses in this hobby that deserve to face legal consequences. But there is NO reason for some random person to be able to access my flight information.

[@mjones82]

Well said I agree 100%

[@Brandon-mo8np]

100% agree with this... I've got a license to carry for reasons like this because I don't want just my thousands of dollars of equipment that I've worked hard for try and get stolen because some punk decided to be a d bag and thought he could get away with it... The only people I dont mind having access to it would be law enforcement or emergency personnel. The average person should not be able to access this information.. Its like the FAA want bad things to happen to operators because they clearly don't care for our safety......... You can disagree with me but this is not cool for the safety of the hobbyist or part 107 like myself. 😡😡

[@Brandon-mo8np]

@@RyanGr33n very true to that, but I'm sure the news these days because how corrupt they are will broadcast this so the karens can become the neighborhood watch of drones lol.

[@francisbrady2739]

@@Brandon-mo8np I'm more concerned with the professional criminals investing in an app to find controlling stations that they can then rob. I own a real estate imagery company and if some jackass shows up while I am working, I could lose several thousand dollars in equipment between the drone, camera equipment, lighting, etc... It's not uncommon on some shoots to have 10k worth of stuff. This rule is ridiculous! Govt agencies should have access, but the general public should not.

[@Airplane_Willy]

Randomized aircraft hex codes are going to be a thing soon. You’ll have to pay or it more than likely, which I don’t agree with, but the FAA has been working on anonymity with ADS-B for a few years now. At this time you can go to a site like adsbexchange.com and track any aircraft in the world as long as it has a transponder and is being pinged by a ground station. However, soon, it may be difficult, if not impossible to know whose aircraft it is whether it be a Gulfstream 750 or a Phantom 4 pro, etc.

[@johnnybermudez]

Always Appreciated Brother! Thanks for taking the time. 🙏🏼

[@scottellingson9717]

I am so happy I found your channel, and the fact you take the time to do what you do. Thank You! I have been flying RC airplanes for over 20 years. Things are a lot more complicated now. You have given me a ton of info I needed to know. It used to be I just had to worry about channel overlap. If I was not at a flying field I was just in my yard with a foamy (many will not even know what that is now I bet)

[@chrishilton6378]

Thumbs up for printing it AND reading it all. I was about to print and then I saw the page count. Nice summary (not that I'm happy with everything contained therein).

[@outahismind]

Well I'm legal for 3 years I guess. we'll see how I feel then.

[@BluegrassPreservationVideos]

Thanks Russ. Great job on the information presented. I'm staying tuned in.

[@everydayfamilyman167]

Wow - thank you for all the work that went into reviewing through it and providing such an informative video!

[@briangray6372]

Thanks I spent 4 hours reading and gave up. when I saw they ignored the station safety aspect. BUT what everyone seems to be forgetting wifi bluetooth has a very short range. In all my electronics I think the max signal distance I have ever seen is 100' so really only someone who can see you already will get the signal....

[@kevin9c1]

That is a good point. So it's a tool for the Karens who already know you are in the area. That's much better than it being live on the internet for the entire planet to monitor.

[@daviddixon2945]

so the mini 2 need to be registered? im still a tad lost. faa. i think we need to worry about out GOVERNMENT instead of drone and faa.

[@yos025]

Thank you. When I got the email from the FAA, the first person I thought to see was your videos. Thanks again

[@davidadams421]

I live in UK and still appreciate your efforts pulling this together!!

[@wanderinginhel]

Just want to say, good job. I’m just starting the hobby and your channel has been very informative. Subsequently I’m also affiliated with the law enforcement community and the knowledge you present will help me educate others.

[@grimfpv292]

Clearly centered around commercial operation, sacrificing the hobby.

[@dbottaz]

The hobby will be sacrificing very little, but the commercial expansion of UAS is happening and the FAA has been given a mandate to integrate everything flying in the public airspace safely. That is why today we all can fly safely in commercial aircraft. Imagine if the barnstormers of yesterday where allowed to run amuck, would you feel safe flying commercially.

[@grimfpv292]

@@dbottaz There's been practically no restrictions on model aviation until recently. And there's still no incidents where model aircraft/drones have taken down manned aircraft.

[@dbottaz]

​@@grimfpv292 :Yes, and we need to keep it that way. But this is not just about manned aircraft. Follow me on this for a few moments. The size of the UAS air-fleet is still small compared to how big it will become in the not to distant future, it is growing at a very fast pace. The 2012 Aviation Moderation Act had protection for model aircraft in Part 336. For modelers that was like the second amendment protecting recreational flying. In 2018 Moderation Act that provision was removed and it set the model aviation industry into real panic. the fact is, the AMA has done a real good job protecting modelers considering the mandate the FAA has been given by congressional directive to safely integrate all aircraft into the national airspace. All the new rules and regulations is not intended to remove anyone's personal rights, it is meant to divvy up the airspace in a way that we can all continue to use it a safe manner. Serious modelers are not the problem, the sUAS business has been unregulated without many real problems but we now have a growing amount people who have little or no knowledge of airspace safety who are allowed to possibly interfere with safe or legitimate use of the airspace as the skies become really crowed. Unfortunately the average modeler or quad-copter operator is unaware of how quickly sUAS aircraft is being put into commercial use. IE, Here is just one of a hundred of uses being tested right now. A small UAV departs from the roof of a dispatched ambulance to reach a heart attack victim before the ambulance arrives, the UAV has a defibrillator onboard and a two way radio communicating with the ambulance. The EMT and or the doctor at the hospital is speaking to a person on the ground to request the checking of vitals and possibly administering the defibrillator that could just possibly save that persons life. Now while the UAV is in route it comes across a small hobby drone in the area of the emergency patient. If the hobby drone has a transponder onboard one of two things or both can happen. First the hobby drone can be sent into return to home mode and or the emergency drone can take an evasive move to safely arrive at the emergency location. Now picture if that person was a family member or friend. We have become accustomed and gladly pull off to the side of the road when we hear a siren, this no different. As I said this is one of a thousand of new uses being tested right now. Unfortunately, we have many drone operators who feel big brother is out to get them, when it is really not knowing what they don't know which limits an informed perspective.

[@Siamect]

Don't be silly...

[@grimfpv292]

They're over-reaching. People are gonna build their planes and drones with their kids, and go fly. It's gonna be like skateboards, once illegal. If anything, people are going to build and fly more in the years to come, no matter the rules. And why would commercial players need my off the trodden path below the trees airspace? Outlawing hobbyists is going to result in contempt of the rules.

[@koolaidkilla484]

Never commented before on your video but they’re awesome man. Thanks for making the information easy to understand and making the video!

[@mntdronesolutions]

As always, solid information. Thank you Russ, for all you do for our community. As a 107 pilot, I could not agree with you more about people getting certified. It's a wise choice! Happy New Year's to you and your family. I pray many blessings for you in the next year ahead!

[@John_McFadden]

Russ - thanks for reading the report to save us from having to do it! I appreciate it. What I don't get is why the general public needs to have access to our flight info and our location. I understand law enforcement having access using some sort of restricted app. But I can't see why the public should be allowed to do that. Makes no sense.

[@Quake210]

So anybody can just scan my flight and then complain because they don't understand the laws to law enforcement... who also don't understand the laws, but are probably bored enough to come and hassle me. Yeah, no. Let's see them put that type of tech into cars so that anybody can call out speeders first. This is a massive overreach and exactly the kind of corpo-BS I'd expect from the wife of Mitch McConnell. Trying to get rid of hobbyists in favor of big companies that want all the airspace.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

I was with you right up until you mentioned Mitch McConnell and his wife. How are they relevant?

[@scottoswald7535]

Wouldn't it make more sense to just have an FAA member come fly my drone for me? 🤣🥺😢

[@scottoswald7535]

@@jerseyshoredroneservices225 because these rules are absolutely horrible. Just like Mitch.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

@@scottoswald7535 We would do better to focus on the Drone stuff and not divide ourselves based on what we think about Obama's McConnell's Trump's pelosi's Schumer's BLM KKK and all the rest of that crap. Leave that in the groups for cable news...

[@scottoswald7535]

@@jerseyshoredroneservices225 Roger that...but, he asked...lol

[@tomturner334]

Thanks for your time and update, really like your channel

[@albuquerqueaerialimagery6133]

Russ, as always your videos are awesome. Thank you for making this video. Definitely cleared some questions I had. Look forward to the next.

[@briantonelli4080]

As a hobyist a mavic pro and mavic mini owner you've convinced me I should get my 107 but I know nothing about great video

[@peacepantherproductions]

I just got my part 107 through Jason Shappert’s remote pilot 101 course and I highly recommend it.

[@xxphactor]

My main concern about citizens tracking me is that eventually, I will be "Karen-ed" and it might get ugly!

[@dronesphere1]

Yeah ugly for them! Not concerned one bit.

[@sizzelot]

Carry your weapon when you fly now boys. I've seen how some people react when they see a drone and it ain't pretty. If drone haters can easily find the drone operators, the operators are definitely going to be less safe. And isn't safety supposed to be the name of the game these days?

[@DLMVegas]

I carry a 9mm with hollow points and so does the wife.

[@sizzelot]

@TakeDeadAim i dont want a confrontation either but if you wanna abide by this FAA rule you better prepare for one.

[@xxphactor]

Wow! This took a different turn! I'm hoping that it wouldn't come to that. But definitely ain't taking any shit from anyone that doesn't have the authority.

[@dickmichaelson2522]

Thanks Russ all your effort to educate us. You are my go to guy for information, plus I really like how you present everything.

[@NHILLproductions]

A very hearty and appreciative THANK YOU to you! As someone else stated, great summary and simplifying of the document.

[@HiFlyer371]

Not everybody replaces their aircraft every 3 years. I have been building model aircraft for over 50 years and multirotors since before DJI sold a Ready To Fly Drone. There are 32 fixed wing aircraft and 12 rotorcraft in my workshop and all have flown within the last 2 years. I just got a Mavic Air but every one of my other drones was hand built by me. Several of those fixed wings are over 40 years old and have flown in Japan, Oman, Egypt, and Diego Garcia. This morning I flew an 8 year old F-450 quadcopter frame with DJI Naza Controller with Gopro. After landing I flew a 40" wingspan acrobatic model. Model aircraft flyers have coexisted with full scale aviation since before the Wright brothers. What is happening now is silly, asinine, and a bureaucratic waste. I believe that most people will IGNORE the FAA UAV rules just as they INGORED the FCC and their CB Radio rules.

[@BobDiaz123]

I can see all the "Karens" in the neighborhood acting as the Drone Police, heaven help us. Maybe the solution is to become good friends with rough looking biker guys and have them with you when you fly.

[@pedrovergara7594]

It's always a good idea to make friends with the local rough crowds. That's true across the planet, in all hobbies.

[@BobDiaz123]

Pedro Vergara I'm guessing you missed the joke I was making there. Try to picture some local "Karen" starting to attack you when your rough looking biker friends come up to her and ask, "Do you have a problem with that???"

[@FearlessTrailhawk]

@@BobDiaz123 Thats my plan, only fly when with my Jeep club. MANY of whom are packing...i'll feel nice and safe!

[@dianaarmstrong8820]

Or get a big mean dog 🐕😁

[@Rumline7]

These days, bikers = white supremacists no matter what race they are, so that's still going to end in Karen's favor.

[@apostle55family]

Thank you 51 Drones - Happy New Year and kind regards

[@kenklontz1945]

Glad you got this out hope you’re having a great new year 😎

[@johnhanson7991]

Finally - a clear, understandable review of this new body of regulation. Thank you! This is the best explanation I've seen so far. I'm two things that may add some weight to my thoughts - a retired Federal Cop and a retired Commercial Aircraft Pilot. Your concerns are legitimate - Federal agencies are not famous for using common sense, although this is not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I think there is a real chance that we can get the Location requirement altered for Part 107 flights. Happy New Year.

[@francisbrady2739]

I certainly hope so.

[@halloweendisplaysnowdogfun9016]

Just need a new skin for my drone that makes it blend in with the sky...come find me at 400 feet!

[@HighlandHippie]

Great video Russ. And yes, thank you very much for poring over that huge document. I did a commentary on this topic the day after the email came out and referred to you as the champion of FAA document examination. Your analysis of these documents is very much valued and appreciated. All the best, - Robert

[@51Drones]

Ha! Good to know thanks!

[@StanCook]

*Thanks, Russ for all you do. I understand that rules were coming and SO of it is needed. The sad thing is that drone flying as we knew it will never be the same and I fear that many will leave and even worse, many others will not even bother buying or using a drone. There is good and there is bad but overall it is sad.*

[@StanCook]

@@larryevans2806 Larry, don't give up like that. Don't worry about part 107. If you are not planning to make money with your drone you don't need it. Also, you can buy any drone you want and it if is bigger than a DJI Mini 2 all you have to do it register is what the FAA, easy and not a big deal. Still, I would suggest you guy the DJI Mini since that little drone is now wearing big boy pants. It does nearly as much as former my Mavic Pro I had before. Go for it, nothing is going to happen for a.little over a year. Get your mini and enjoy this great hobby.

[@StanCook]

@Larry Evans Larry, Remote ID is not a bad thing. It lets other airplanes know you are there. and you know that an airplane is near you. People are making a big deal about the location of the pilot. It's not going to happen. During the time I have been flying since 2016 people are more interested in the hobby than getting upset. 99% of the people won't even know how to do it. Don't let the rules which will, as you say, take 30 months away and even then may never happen. As far as how long a drone, I only fly DJI, will last, they last a long time. Get that Mini2, and you will be very happy. I have an Air 2 now and I am considering getting a Mini2 just because it is a great drone for the size and cost. *GO FOR IT*

[@StanCook]

@@larryevans2806 No problem. The done used a micro SD memory card to save the videos and pics that you then use to download to the PC. You have been watching Riss of 51dones here. Make sure you subscribe then go to his downloaded video and you will learn all you need to know. He does really good step-by-step videos that will get you up and running but buy the Mini2 first. You won't be sorry, I promise. That is the way I started with the DJI Spark way back when.

[@StanCook]

@@larryevans2806 That is great Larry. Enjoy the hobby and have fun. Russ will keep you on the right track.

[@downsouthtraveler8846]

Is the Mavic 2 pro equipped with remote ID ?

[@SkyTouch08]

Always enjoy your content bro. Very informative

[@shadowninja1474]

Great job as always Russ. I appreciate your diligent work and information.

[@Coqui-Media]

So ... with respect to remote ID and privacy .... is not the privacy of the pilot as important as that of the humongous number of people complaining about camera eqipped UAVs??? I live in the UK (originally from Bronx NY) and this must be the most surveyled society in the world with an estimated ONE camera for every EIGHT or so people!!! Talk about paranoid? This shit is really gonna kill the passion which governments just love doing to just about anything people love to do :( Just throwing it out there. Love yer channel BTW ;)

[@MudballDon]

I wouldn’t mind a lumecube transmitter combo.

[@MAP07070]

Thanks for the thorough research and concise presentation. All the other drone channels seem to be reacting to hearsay and second-hand information.

[@dimondcrafts1]

Thanks for all this! Love your channel man!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Shoutout to Jake! Nice. I just got a Mini 2 so heck yeah!! :)

[@51Drones]

Awesome! LMK if you have any questions!

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@@51Drones A million...but I can use Google. Ha! One is...do you know if there’s an iPad mount (air) for the controller? If you do, please drop me an affiliate link. Thanks, Now back to learning. Happy New Year! 🎆

[@51Drones]

@@BasicFilmmaker Right here sir: amzn.to/2KVTBY2 I use it for every drone.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

@@51Drones Thanks! In my cart for when I return home. 👍

[@sskkalin3836]

If I understood right, as of now no internet connection required, however when it is and you are in the middle of nowhere.. your 2500 hundred drone won't fly. Hmm.. maybe there is a method to their madness.

[@emilianogonzalez3313]

Thanks for the info. Happy upcoming new year’s my friend.

[@gregcooperphotography]

Thank you for doing the reading on the FAA Remote ID ruling and for making this informative summary video.

[@frankmoralesiii6908]

Hey here's an idea for pilots to secure their location - set up a very large, high electrified dog kennel and stand inside it when flying your drone. (Sarcasm)

[@WestonNey]

So basically I’ll need to retrofit my old drones and deal with buggy software and I’ll either need to run or have a gun to keep from being robbed. Sounds like a blast. Also I wonder if we can get a VPN for drones? 😅

[@gke3800]

As long as your gun has an ID module as well - just wait ;).

[@3DPRINTINGWITHLEE]

Thanks again for some great info and for all your time you took to let everyone know about remote ID

[@PermafrostBeards]

Watching and enjoying your summary, but I want to thank you for that shoutout to Jake! The guy is an awesome dude with amazing videos from up here! Thank you!

[@flywrightdrones]

The Mini’s future looks brighter after this.

[@BakerImageGroup]

In three years just think of the specs the mini will have. By that time they will probably have the “Micro”

[@BakerImageGroup]

Get ready for the DJI Mavic Micro

[@BakerImageGroup]

@CHIZZO so small, they can be sucked into a jet engine without causing damage

[@rhinoxrl]

@CHIZZO there are mini remote control helicopters for military purpose.. its insane how small they are.

[@GustavMeyer]

And then suddenly 100g is the new limit..

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I'm curious how the WIFI or Bluetooth tells anyone anything when you're in the middle of nowhere. Wifi and Bluetooth doesn't have much range.

[@francisbrady2739]

My guess is that it will connect through your phone and then via cell tower.

[@JeffEmburyEsquire]

@@francisbrady2739 I fly with a tablet... no phone (which I can turn off) - I wonder if I'm grounded if there's no way location information is relayed out

[@francisbrady2739]

@@JeffEmburyEsquire That is a very good question. I guess when these retrofit modules become available, the requirements will be more apparent.

[@davidbrown600]

My thoughts exactly! When I take my Mavic Pro out to the forest and mountains, how the hell are they gonna know? I use a WiFi only tablet to fly and once I’m out of range...???

[@cobra-he9xj]

Wi-Fi is not limited to the range you might find in a home network. There are drones using Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) that communicate over at least a few km (way past VLOS for busybody Karens and narcs). The FCC likely allows for more EIRP on 2.4GHz and 5GHz than routers are configured for.

[@Thtoastanator]

Thank you for clearing this up. I was reading the regulations and was confused when they mentioned that sub 250g drones would be required to have cages. I misunderstood that those regulations applied to everything and not just to over people flights. Awesome work as always!

[@DDsAerialViews]

Great Job Russ. Lots of pages, with most saying little but a few that say a lot! Very good summation. Thanks!

[@marshallwells3243]

Time to go back to old school FM transmitters with crystals....

[@briangray6372]

THAT brought back the fear of completely destroyed drones to me. IF you never had a crystal fall out mid air you wouldn't understand! lol

[@marshallwells3243]

@@briangray6372 I always made sure that my crystals were secured and tapped in. Especially when I flew large planes with 50cc engines...LOL Glad I never sold my Futaba 9 Channel TX.

[@briangray6372]

@@marshallwells3243 my first quad XAircraft X450 the prop flew off, I rebuilt that and lost the crystal on the second flight. every little thing teaches, one way or another.

[@foamaxmore]

I have them and still in use!

[@moguaiato5583]

Pretty sure these regs cover them also. so we would still be legally bound as they are based on weight not control type. regardless WiFi or FM transmitter can still be tracked without RiD

[@paulshampay4468]

"At this time" only 31 times. So get ready for RID 2.0 in a few years.

[@Leonarthius]

Thanks for your video and update about remote ID. Most importantly, for making it a fun way to get informed.

[@coachharmon68]

Great Job! Thanks for doing this for all of us!

[@carlkerstann8343]

The FAA is throwing hobbyists under the. bus in favor of Amazon. Good luck with your delivery services, flying drones is an expensive risky business.

[@jasonhull5712]

Yeah, it will be be real risky around me. I'll be looking to take down every single one I see. Eventually the big corp. Will learn this is not a viable option and abandon it. Just a matter of time.but in the meantime... birdshot by the case..😁

[@ralfgreen9585]

On the "Upside", try to think of it as Skeet shooting with prizes.

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

Thanks for the info. This is the FAA's worst ruling ever. Now I'm considering leaving the hobby.

[@MrApache64AH]

Stay in the hobby and fight it, don't give in so easily..

[@thelockpickinglebowski633]

@@MrApache64AH In this case, selling my quadcopter *is* fighting. I have no leverage. But DJI will lose sales and they'll fight to keep their bottom line intact. Plus Google Wing and others will fight to change this latest ruling over privacy rights and remote pilot personal safety and security concerns.

[@cliffmauck510]

Thanks for the video and the research. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@vtwin4life]

Just entering the drone arena. Very informative. Much appreciated.

[@mattfoley7881]

It’s only “final” if you plan to comply 😎

[@thesoundsmith]

Also true, there ARE times when civil disobedience is a good thing. But if you plan to do this, FIRST, GET ORGANIZED. Do it as part of a movement, not a lone resistor. YOU will get a fine, y'all will get the charges dismissed, no foul. First time, anyhoo. Go big or go home. (Or go under 250 grams... 😎)

[@mattfoley7881]

@@thesoundsmith I’m going to “get organized” to safely fly my drone in my yard and in public spaces where they’re allowed? I’ll comply when every vehicle driver is publicly broadcasting their name, address and telemetry to local law enforcement.

[@mattfoley7881]

@TakeDeadAim So, how exactly will “everyone be able to identify” someone flying a UA that is not broadcasting its telemetry to anything other than the pilot’s tx (i.e. doesn’t have a remote ID module), like my current fleet of non-DJI drones? Your logic is flawed.

[@mattfoley7881]

@TakeDeadAim Do you know your way around “binding” of radio signal frequencies? Also, Joe Civilian and Joe Police Officer will not have the equipment technically capable of triangulating the position of either the aircraft or the tx. Beside which, Joe Police Officer will have “drone nuisance complaint” at the bottom of their response priority list. But hey, drop the hobby or fly 100-ft figure eights at your local AMA field... it’s (still) a free country. 😎

[@bozire]

@@mattfoley7881 Cell phones.

[@Inv8erZlM]

There’s gonna be a lot of drone jail breaking.

[@ronmerigold8076]

Thanks for breaking it all down for us Russ...Great Job!

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Russ, WOW, this is an outstanding review of the new FAA Remote ID Ruling. Thank you very much for all the hours you poured into the making of this video.

[@MrRoomba-Youtube-Sucks]

"So there's no need for an intro to this one, let's get right too it." *plays intro*

[@MikeMillerDrones]

Russ usually gives a quick teaser as to what the video will be about as an intro, but not with this one

[@skratz]

I said that out loud. Exactly that ;)

[@moguaiato5583]

That is hilarious. "Educate Law enforcement on Drone Regulations" They cant even train them on basic constitutional rights.

[@fpvpilot7713]

Meanwhile we have full size plane pilots trying crazy stuff. One dived at our court house during the festival and just missed it. He crashed later and got killed. They have flown over our model plane field before only 4 feet high and did stalls over us.

[@elevatingmindss]

TRUTH ☝🏽💯

[@Ricjamz]

@@fpvpilot7713 our pilots not as ballzy but equally rude

[@John-rh3dh]

I agree. Too many police are unfamiliar with the laws already on the books.

[@sfields6903]

Super informative! Thanks for clearing up so much.

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

Thanks so much for reading all those pages, I appreciate you. Good breakdown.

[@kevinjack5184]

Kids getting hooked on caffeine from Starbucks selling to minors is more dangerous than an aerial photographer...

[@adenw.4430]

right