Remote ID: Is the industry ready for what's coming?

[@thebirdman6289]

If anyone outside of the FAA or Law Enforcement (i.e. the person who hates drones and drone pilots) has access to the Remote ID information, I can see it putting a lot of Drone Pilots in real danger. I think the reason we don't hear more stories of hostile interactions between the Anti-drone crowd and Drone Pilots now is because the A-holes out there who have nothing better to do than to go at a Drone Pilots if they see a Drone is they can't readily find them. Remote ID is the Bat Signal directly to the Pilot location. This is bad JuJu! The FAA is systematically dismantling Recreational Drone Flying

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

We the people own and run this country, in theory and practical application. If We the people stand up and say no, this is why etc than it wouldn't happen. The problem is everyone is busy and trying to keep food on the table and their bills paid, nobody wants to devote time to implementing a meeting of all hobbyist, all part 107 to gather and discuss it all. For that matter a vote could be taken, a petition could be assembled and signed by all hobbyist and one for part 107. This could happen, we have the power of what goes and what doesn't. Problem is most people don't know it or they just don't believe it. We do not consent👎who's with me? At least hobbyist section? Anyone? ________

[@montour888]

@@Roboticdoughbull3k im with you brother lets do it!!!

[@DanyTomaslife]

It is also ilegal to use an electronic device to track an individual. this Remote ID rule is in violation of many other laws. We already made more than 50 thousand comments against the rule but they don't seem to be listening to the people. Governments declared an open war on people since 2020. I don't think anyone will comply with this. lets see how it ends.

[@JamBot34]

The rule should also stipulate that the information of anyone with an active monitoring device is beamed back to the pilot. I mean, since we are making this all overly complex anyway...

[@cosmiclemurdesign]

I think the more common scenario would be someone catching wind of that being a way to steal an expensive drone. particularly if a pilot is alone flying at night or in a remote area. it wouldn't be that hard to pull it off if you were really committed to it.

[@BGStrickland]

Local law enforcement here, the overwhelming majority of us doesn’t want instant access to this information. If it turns out to be something worth investigating, we can take the time to go through the process of obtaining the info. Otherwise every busybody, HOA director, etc. will worry us to death every time they see a drone. And trust me, every time, anywhere, under any condition, they will figure out a way that they felt violated.

[@dezmodium]

For FPV pilots they don't even need this. 95% of the time they can see the FPV pilot who is in control of the drone because they will be nearby with a set of goggles on their face and a big radio controller in their hands. This includes LEOs.

[@staccatoglock]

You should get into the Propane business

[@MarvinTurner]

@@staccatoglock did I miss a reference? What's up with propane?

[@arconreef]

The business Hank works at in King of the Hill is called Strickland Propane

[@JW-uv7ww]

Right, but 100% of the public's fear and frustration with the cops is the bad 2% of your group that is protected by the remaining 98% of the "good" cops.

[@hamradiowithkevin]

Greg, you provide the most passionate and updated information about this industry. Thank you for keeping us aware and up to date.

[@bkmiller]

I loved the DJI logo flash at 11:30 when Greg said Manufactures might say “I don’t care, I’ll just keep making drones. What are you going to do about it?” HILARIOUS.

[@enfamy_OG]

Watched back at .25x speed to catch that hahaha

[@yallbugin]

I caught that too, sublime 😁

[@JamBot34]

The first rule of DJI Club is that you don't talk about DJI Club...

[@Three_Dog_Gaming]

So glad it wasn't just me that caught it lol

[@n5iln]

Know what they can do about it? They can direct Customs & Border Protection to deny entry for shipments from noncompliant manufacturers, or possibly direct them to confiscate and destroy those shipments. It all depends on how (for lack of a better term coming to mind) anal-retentive the FAA wants to be about this. There are a few thousand drone pilots around the country who know how to fly safely and stay out of trouble. Then there are a handful that like to do whatever the hell they want no matter how bad an idea it is, and it's that handful which is bringing the heavy end of the hammer down on the entire industry...and catching model-aircraft builders and flyers with collateral damage.

[@mike94560]

Here is how it is really going to work. Complaint received about a drone in an urban area. Police look for remote IDs in the area of the complaint. Find person with remote ID'ed drone and arrest them. Except the drone causing the problem was unregistered and flown by another person entirely.

[@PilotInstitute]

That's definitely a fear.

[@ellamae6368]

What the wrong person get blamed for a shisty court decision? No way never lol

[@squadsight]

Record flights always I guess.

[@JPBevr]

Thanks for your effort and information. I am licensed private pilot and built a a two place aircraft in my garage and started flying it 1991 and flew it for ten years. I had the FAA come and inspect it to obtain the airworthiness certificate. Mostly what they were concerned with was weight and balance calculations were done, if necessary placards were placed, and the plane was built with aircraft hardware. I had a non-certified engine. Instruments were VFR only, no transponder. At that time I could fly over most of Houston as long as I was below TCA ceilings and not be required to talk to a tower. My info was not being transmitted since I had no transponder. I am just an recreational pilot and amateur photographer who enjoys having a camera on a drone. I’m doing just scenic vistas and vacation type photography. I didn’t spend a thousand dollars on an amateur camera platform just to have the FAA trying to regulate every aspect of my safe, efficient, and considerate of others flights.

[@edruttledge342]

In the FWIW department ... I overheard a person who is a member of the FAA DAC suggest there may be a delay of implementation owing to "supply chain issues." I have an graduate degree in Public Administration (MPA) and have taught graduate level course work in an MPA program as well. I predict the RID roll-out and enforcement effort will become a classic study in failed overregulation. The policy was driven by fear and Karenism, not by data. Plus, enforcement will be up to the same agency that approved the 737 MAX to fly. What could possibly go wrong?!

[@m118lr]

…HOPE you’re RIGHT! This is a stinking mess…and not that it’s NOT TYPICAL or expected!

[@eddyg1794]

It's worse than that. The FAA let Boeing self safety certify their own aircraft....gee I wonder what could go wrong? It makes you ponder who is running the FAA? Barnum & Bailey?

[@Joe7373]

Great info, As a newbie to learning about drones, I was getting ready to invest in a upgrade drone, but have changed my perspective on even owning a drone. With all the new regs, it becomes overwhelming. With everything else going on in the world, who needs more headaches especially if one fly’s a drone for recreational purposes. I am sure many others feel the same way. I believe your company is doing a valuable service to inform the population the draw backs of owning and flying a UAV. Thanks

[@redeemedrigswheelingvideos8002]

Hate to say it but I dont blame you. Its a sad state at the moment.

[@djwak59]

I'm not new to drone flying, but I did just buy a Mavic Air 2 because I thought it was time for me to kinda "move up" from what I was flying. I had NO idea I was opening myself up to all kinds of headaches ! I haven't even flown my new drone yet and already, I'm not sure I even want to keep it.

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

I’m a newbie, too! Mini 3 pro. I’m really keen to fly it in urban areas to grab the skyline if y’all buildings, but also the old architecture of ‘listed’ buildings.

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

@@djwak59 fly it in a big Park? I’m in the UK and got a mini 3 pro. However, I did the UK flee exam. It’s just in case I get dinged for some stupid weight issue if I add a strobe.

[@WitchidWitchid]

They are sure messing up a rewarding hobby. Basically "drone" means the whole rc model aircraft hobby. A hobby that has been around for ages.amd has an excellent safety record without regulations and spy software/hardware. I plan to keep on enjoying the hobby as I have since I was a kid I buy and also build my aircraft. I have no plans to change the way I operate nor do I plan to quit. What is really sad.is.all this regulation garbage is discouraging a lot of.beginners. These regulations only punish law abiding people. People who would use a drone for bad purposed won't use remote.id nor follow any regulations.

[@jonkeau5155]

That flash of the DJI logo at 11:30 got me rolling!

[@VisionCommunications]

Thank you for sharing! I’m part 107 and always committed to flying safely. I fly for real estate filming. I also fly for photography purposes. I’m up and down in 10 to 15 minutes. I’m never going to give people time to track me. I’ll be up, down, and the drone turned off. There’s no way I’m going to allow someone to approach me. I know my intentions, I don’t know the intentions of people. A lot of this stuff is like copy protecting music, you only hassle honest people who buy music (not steal it) and share to their own devices.

[@FranklinAJ]

Just get a proper RID and you’ll fulfill your Part 107 requirements. Without RID you’ll be just another scoff-law instead of a pilot.

[@MrEddieNunez]

Some great info shared. I hope FAA doesn’t give authorization to local law enforcement agencies, or even let local agencies become creative to look for ways to fine people. I look at this like speeding tickets and in NYC it’s out of control

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

The main thing they’ll want is to be able to get people re ‘operator ID’. Then trying for +250g flyer ID. Then maybe restricted zone flying.

[@FranklinAJ]

If you’re flying a drone without the proper safety training, you’re not welcome in our community. Stay in your home or back yard. If you wish to join the LEGAL UAS COMMUNITY, welcome! Go to the FAA drone zone and get legal for $5. Follow up with some time on the sticks, get your Part 107. You’ll be a great addition to the community which has its share of ignorant scoff-laws.

[@peterinpensacola]

Good presentation and info. You are asking the right questions. But the drone world won't end on 9/16/22. I did not work for the FAA but did work for the DOE and have seen a few of these "cliffs" approaching. In the end, delays will be implemented. For example, a moratorium on the 9/16/22 implementation will be granted, maybe for a year. And practical measures, like a "grandfather" clause for existing drones will be implemented. The FAA is likely pushing ahead to shock the industry into preparations to comply. They won't be forced to comply for who knows how long. These are guesses on my part, based on a career in the .gov.

[@TechJB65]

It makes me want to either just through my hands up at one of my favorite hobbies and be done with it (which I think is what the FAA hopes a lot of people will do) or just be non compliant, which isn't the type of person I am. I understand the purpose of RID, but there is so much of it that just doesn't make sense. Personal safety being one of them. I just don't like the idea of someone who doesn't like drones being able to find me while in the midst of a legal flight and try to interrupt it to try and tell me their opinion of how they think I'm not flying legal or that they think I'm spying on them or whatever reasoning they may have to cause a safety issue while someone is flying. Maybe I'm thinking too much into it, but man it doesn't seem that way. I just want to be able to enjoy my hobby without disturbing anyone or being disturbed while making sure that I am flying legally.

[@danman32]

Pilots are getting harmed even WITHOUT remote-ID.

[@Nine_883]

Recreational pilots should have it pretty easy. Module is all that’s required. The real problem is going to be for professional FPV pilots that build their own or are flying and old drone that is not in compliance. My opinion is that they are trying to prevent drone services operating behind the photography industry. If there is a demand somebody will build compliant drones and compliant FPV drones, but the price will probably be high.

[@TechJB65]

@@Nine_883 as will probably be the module. That’s third on my list of issues with all this, budget, lol

[@haroldyazzie3538]

Drone prison camp☹️

[@Thunderbyrd.]

@@danman32 Exactly what pilots are you talking about? How are they getting harmed?

[@SteveStern]

Just a thought... If we are going to add the weight of a remote ID module to a drone that already has add-on strobe lights, that may affect performance. I would like to see a manufacturer offer a combined RID/strobe add-on that shares an external battery to save weight.

[@PilotInstitute]

Definitely a great idea, I’m sure some are working on that. With most sun-250g drones right around 247 without a strobe, it might not matter though.

[@kensteele3363]

@steve stern what happens when you strobe light goes out and your rid module is still working? are you forced to fly around with a dead strobe light on your drone everyday? what happens when you move your module to a drone that already has nice strobe lights on it (or you want green instead of red), are you forced to mount another lousy strobe light on your best drone that you won't even use? combining a strobe light and rid module is a bad idea, not going to pay for that.

[@chrisfromsouthaus2735]

I can see "cracked/modded" software and modules becoming a thing, that scramble, or spoof, the remote station location.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

Shit, some people may do it for safety reasons, do you really want a robber to know exactly where you are flying your $1000 DJI drone?

[@eddyg1794]

@@Razor-gx2dq yup. The FAA doesn't give a sh*t about drone pilot safety.

[@Myfrilleddragons]

@@Razor-gx2dq lol 3 or 4 k for dji mavic 3 fly more or cine

[@OpaFPV]

Greg, The Remote ID rule is explicit. Recreational operators may move a Remote ID Broadcast Module from aircraft to aircraft. Part 107 pilots must have a dedicated Broadcast Module for each aircraft.

[@DCSIDPA]

Greg, as usual, a very informative video. It sounds like the FAA and the industry is really in a bind with no specifications yet released to the manufacturers. Really messes with the hobby.

[@The_Privateer]

Sure will be a shame that all my add-on RID antennas don't work very well.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

Yeah, such a shame they will all be broken

[@hanelyp1]

50 Ohm resister, soldering iron, wire cutters ... Perfect match, zero signal transmission.

[@robertgliem7417]

Excellent video. I am a Private pilot and operate 2 drones, Phantom 3 Std and a Mini 2, love them both. I have heard of only a couple incidents where a drone has interfered with aircraft. Those mylar party baloons cause way more problems for aircraft and you never hear of those cases. Perhaps the FAA (Government) who screws up everything they get involved with should require RID on those party baloons. The registration for UAVs is good as it identifies the owner if the UAV causes damage or injury as the owner can be held liable. Damage or injury by a UAV is very rare as the owner does not want his expensive UAV damaged or liable for damages. Did Congress pass this RID law???? or is this something the FAA dreamed up to give some of their employees something to do. Remember the FAAs moto "Were not happy till your not happy".

[@aleckson]

The best recourse was actually just laid out by SCOTUS when they issued a ruling against the EPA for exceeding their regulatory authority. In the case of RemoteID, I believe the FAA has grossly exceeded their regulatory authority as authorized by Congress. It will take a court case to get the RID regulation tossed, but I think it’s the best path. The FAA, like most government 3-letter agencies, is far exceeding what their agency is supposed to be doing.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

I completely agree and I've been saying the same thing. My thoughts: Instead of punishing everyone with a drone/aircraft and the manufacturers with additional costs projecting our info across the airwaves for who ever to monitor, how about punishing those who actually break the law when they break the law (or the FAA rules and regs).

[@m118lr]

..great point.

[@kurtzFPV]

This is a good reason to register all of your hobby and home built drones before the deadline. Then you can later prove that it was made earlier. It is a really stupid regulation as we all know any terrorist using a drone is not going to comply. And if paramotors and other home built craft without adbs requirements have avoided bringing down planes for all the years they have been around, surely drones can too,

[@rickyk8254]

Question, what if you are flying a drone under 250 grams for hire under part 107? For example, lets say you have a DJI mini weighing 249 grams and you use it for areal photography. Will it need remote ID and will it still need to be registered?

[@johngeovanni]

Great question and unfortunately yes, even if it's under 250gs but you're flying under part 107 you will be required for RID :/

[@JeffWhiting]

I have DJI drones, and I had assumed they would build it into their systems and could activate it with an update, but I'm not so sure. It makes me nervous that random people could see my location and harass pilots. It has the potential to be very dangerous.

[@Visuallyben]

Conceal carry 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kennethsmith3522]

@@Visuallyben definitely will start flying strapped now.

[@rayjackson2724]

I have a Phantom 4v2 pro and a mavic air 2 which i bought in the last two years... I contacted DJI and really got no answer to that very question. So if you follow the new FAA rules I have 3 grand worth of drones that I may not be able to fly legally. Guess what FAA ... catch me if you can.. they don't have the man power to enforce the new regulations.

[@imagineengine]

It's already built into the Mini 3 Pro and if you install their latest firmware update you also enable RID and it CANNOT be turned off. If I had know this I would have never bought the damn thing.

[@JeffWhiting]

@@imagineengine I fly the Air 2S and it's already active on it. I don't know how many people in the general public know they can track drones and are looking for them, but I anticipate there will be at least a few incidents.

[@kb9liq]

So does the pilot need to make sure the RID is working? What if the range on the RID is say maybe just a few feet? Nobody will be picking it up at that point. Seems like there are going to be a ton of ways to get around having a working unit on your drone as long as you don't use like a DJI drone

[@SoloRenegade]

and plenty of people (tens of millions) already weren't complying with registration, and there is no way to enforce this new remote ID law, unless caught doing something wrong with a drone and they find out you weren't in compliance.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Thanks for your channel and your dedication to this wonderful hobby. My opinion: Once RID is online and operating I see the FAA increasing the drone registration costs. The FAA is making my hobby less enjoyable and probably more expensive. Hey FAA, how about requiring your little remote ID thing for commercial drones and pilots and leaving us recreational flyers alone to? I would be interested to know how many incidents with drones have happened that remote ID would have kept from happening?

[@Razor-gx2dq]

Someone is going to get killed by this remote ID. Picture this: you're out in the middle of the woods, far away from people flying you're $1000 drone, some criminal who wants to make a quick buck finds your RID and decides you're the perfect target. Well you can fill in the blanks as to what happens next.

[@Hornet135]

Registration leads to confiscation.

[@antonyh37]

Yup . At the rate the FAA is going, recreational drones and rc model aircraft will have high costs just as in regular human carrying aircraft. They are overdoing it. "Hey I see you have a nice drone there, GIVE ME 5 BUCKS TO FLY" . You are correct tho because they will have to recoup the costs of keeping record of all the remote ID information

[@antonyh37]

It's like broadcasting to everyone to say hey I have an expensive drone, come steal it from me. The best part is that your drone registration can't be pulled up by just anyone. Only the FAA, and you. So it won't be trackable and they cab use your drone to break the law and you'll be held accountable.

[@tomd4260]

What if you are in an area without cell service. You Being an Arizona also knows that cell service sucks in Arizona

[@sky173]

9:38 - ridiculous.... In other words I wont be able to design, test, or fly my own drones without remote ID. It appears the FAA is doing everything in it's power to give the skys above to large corporations unless we pay to fly also... For some of us 'small' guys, that's almost impossible...😡😥

[@Razor-gx2dq]

And this is why I don't like big government, the are killing the competition and leaving big companies with monopolies over the drone market makes me seethe

[@hanelyp1]

Big companies that also enforce "geofencing" in their flight control software. So the tyrants can exclude our private eyes in the sky from sensitive locations and events.

[@jmtuts]

The one question I was hoping you would answer was; what was the problem the FAA was trying to solve with this FAR?

[@WitchidWitchid]

No problem at all. They are solving a.problem that doesn't exist.

[@SoloRenegade]

they are creating problems

[@jonkeau5155]

The only real question for me is if it’s going to be a drone pilot OR his family suing the FAA WHEN the first person gets attacked using remote id, it’s not a question of if, just when. At the very least I’d have liked to see the signal encrypted so only LEO’s can get info.

[@PilotInstitute]

Agreed.

[@samcleve01]

Look up “sovereign immunity” before you get excited about someone filing a lawsuit against the FAA for a tort committed by a private citizen.

[@stevensteele45]

They better not try it in KS. Always strapped... ALWAYS! 😂

[@crossbowsniper]

@@stevensteele45 so I can tell you feel invincible carrying. If you are outnumber, or attacked from behind your gun does no good. The kind of people that would attack a drone pilot are not the type of people to confront you directly from the front. I cc and I still know it’s limitations and how to respond in different instances.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

@@crossbowsniper multiple attackers, id just give up my drone and hope that they don't kill me, the gun is the equalizer but only when there is one maybe 2 attackers after that you're fucked.

[@DeanBeckerdjbckr]

I think most all drones by DJI and Autel (and others) are capable of RID. They all use WiFi for their control/video transmission, they just call it something else. All they need to do is issue a software/firmware update and they'll be compliant. I think, for the most part, it will be a non-event. I very much dislike the regulation though.

[@m118lr]

….EXACTLY. It will be so streamlined the ‘owner’ will/may have NO say in the matter. Just a typical update could do it..SADLY.

[@imagineengine]

@@m118lr It's already built into the Mini 3 Pro and if you install their latest firmware update you also enable RID and it CANNOT be turned off. If I had know this I would have never bought the damn thing.

[@chuck2606]

Great info as always as everyone else has already said. I think I'll continue to fly as I see fit within reason (thts why I did Part 107 to begin with) and largely ignore this as will many others. The only way this will be mainstream, literally ever, is if this software is somehow built into flight controllers from the get go...which hilariously enough I'm sure will be able to be turned off in Betaflight or spoofed or etc. The FAA is stretched very thin, so as long as everyone keeps their heads down and doesn't fly recklessly (as should be the case anyway) I'm sure everyone will be just fine.

[@johns7734]

I've heard reports of the FAA going after non-Part 107 pilots posting on KZbin and threatening enforcement. However, they can do this part-time with one person, a computer and a phone. I have to wonder if there will actually be anyone who can go into the field to investigate RID violations. It will all fall entirely on the manufacturers to comply.

[@imagineengine]

It's already built into the Mini 3 Pro and if you install their latest firmware update you also enable RID and it CANNOT be turned off. If I had know this I would have never bought the damn thing.

[@SkyPathProductions]

Do you know if the modules will allow the FAA to control the drone such as shutting down the drone? Or can they just see the telemetry?

[@PilotInstitute]

Nope, the FAA will not have control of drones with this tech.

[@ChadWork1]

Theoretically if you have a non Remote ID drone, the FAA wouldn't be able to track you to bust you for non compliance. So stock up on old drones and stay free!

[@gilbertpc805]

Unless your drone is over 250g in which it already needs to be registered so technically yea they can see that you have a non remote ID drone

[@WitchidWitchid]

Time to break out my.old.planes and helicopters.from.the 1970s and 80s.

[@SoloRenegade]

arduino-based drones

[@SoloRenegade]

@@gilbertpc805 over 90% of existing >250g drones already aren't registered

[@robertwilhite529]

GREAT update and painted a very realistic picture of where we are NOW;...just 2 months out. been keenly watching like you and Q's are the same; so are the answers- no one knows... 57 days and counting......

[@heytony9760]

Couple thoughts. 1) With ADS-B did the FAA provide specifications for the tech to meet the requirements for that spec? Curious if the FAA will provide to manufacturers the specification standards for RID compliance. Have not seen any info from the FAA on that. They need to get their stuff together. 2) Additionally, I have not seen ANYONE manufacturing RID fobs. The FAA needs to clarify their rhetoric on this further. 3) The FPV community are not just recreational flyers folks. There are some incredible cinematic content coming from some amazing pilots like Jaybyrd and others. There are so many prebuilt, homebuilt fpv drones where adding a fob that weighs as much as the drone itself is just not feasible. For some FPV pilots the difference of a few grams makes a big difference in performance of the aircraft.

[@danman32]

I've said the same thing from the beginning about setting a technical standard. I was poo pood about that. "It's not up to the FAA to define the how" so illogical.

[@Thunderbyrd.]

@@danman32 Agreed. I'm becoming less interested in the remote ID thing. I'm thinking about going about my FPV business as usual. I never see anyone when I fly anyway.

[@billbishop8915]

Greg - Thank you for reminding us about the remote id. My concern on the remote id is "Joe/Jane public having the apply to identify where I'm flying drone and then coming to harass me about flying my drone." Again - thank you for the reminder.

[@benjimw]

Me too, but I'm also wondering how many will know how to access the information. Obviously, we can't answer that question without a working system that meets the FAA's requirements.

[@PilotInstitute]

Watch our PiXL drone show episode that's going live tomorrow with Kenji. Great discussion there about Remote ID and a possible solution to the pilot location issue!!!

[@Razor-gx2dq]

@@Quickcat21MK non compliance is the way to go.

[@cobeeble]

@@Quickcat21MK You're already effectively broadcasting your license plate number because there are no rules for law enforcement and how they use license plate readers. There are private companies who do contract LPR work with no rules on what they can do with your info including sell it to anyone and everyone.

[@battery_wattage]

This is going to hurt everyone related to drones. I’ve heard it was originally a way for lobbyist to remove us recreational and Part 107 to make way for drones delivery like Amazon. Anyone including someone with bad intentions will be able to see what house gets their package on what day. Don’t think pro drone delivery people will like this either.

[@borat1]

Good luck tracking my Raspberry Pi drone. Get evaded FAA haha!!

[@kyleheilig255]

Most accurate thumbnail ever. Thanks for keeping us informed.

[@RobertGunter]

As others have indicated, bad actors who can locate you may do more than complain about your drone. Hopefully it will not take loss of life before the FAA realizes this feature needs to be modified so not everyone knows your location while flying.

[@PilotInstitute]

Sadly I’m afraid loss of life is exactly what it will take. Hope I’m wrong.

[@randymacarthur7767]

Or someone gets attacked because the FAA thinks it's a good idea to broadcast controller locations and then the FAA gets sued. Maybe then they will think it's not a good idea.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

@@PilotInstitute its only a matter of time unfortunately, criminals are likely salivating at the thought of robbing some person flying their drone in a secluded area or doing worse.

[@JohnCuppi]

Non-compliance especially in the self built drone community such as FPV will be rampant. I’m not even sure how the FAA can address this, because they won’t yet reconsider the very first rule tons of FPV pilots break constantly: flying without a spotter. When you are made to feel like a criminal for flying FPV with goggles on in an open field in class G airspace, below or just above the treetops where there is virtually ZERO risk of aircraft to see and avoid, how can one be expected to have respect for RID? Rules need to be sensible or they simply won’t be followed. I do suspect unfortunately a few will be burned at the stake over this when an incident occurs.

[@sokol]

What happens to the Drone Racers? They are trying to be small and light and agile as possible now they need to add GPS and Antenna and battery drain?

[@WeaselSW]

Thanks Greg for explaning to us the state of what's going on with Remote ID! I have noticed there are options for Remote ID in the DJI controller app for my Mavic 3. I'm wondering if the Mavic 3 is already equipped with internal Remote ID and they just need to pull the trigger with a software / firmware update?

[@PilotInstitute]

It's likely going to be done via software update for recent DJI models. What they have in the software right now is Remote Identification, which is slightly different than actual FAA remote ID.

[@imagineengine]

@@PilotInstitute It's already built into the Mini 3 Pro and if you install their latest firmware update you also enable RID and it CANNOT be turned off. If I had know this I would have never bought the damn thing.

[@PilotInstitute]

@@imagineengine DJI also has to comply with FAA regulation, which is what this update is.

[@ilkoallexandroff]

Where I live in Japan, since June 2022 Remote ID is required! It was a real mess, and still is! Luckily new DJi drones have the feature in the drone, so you don’t have to use ugly external device. Home made aircrafts were especially screwed here!

[@dronesoverme3330]

I wonder if DJI will just send an update and reconfigure the onboard wifi to comply. That's definitely a kick in the nuts to the majority of new pilots.

[@nikolavonfulton5195]

I hope so just got a dji mini pro 3 this year and am doing Greg’s class to bet my cert. would be disappointed if I had to buy a module on a beautiful drone

[@dronesoverme3330]

@@nikolavonfulton5195 I just paid for the class myself, still worth every penny. Love the content and how it’s presented. I hope we all don’t have to go sub-drone. I fly in Chicago, many bad guys will be able to find me and drone-jack me, however like he just said we are far from that point now so enjoy it all you can now.

[@PilotInstitute]

The Mini 3 and Mavic 3 both have new serial numbers which would indicate possible retrofit via software. I don't think older models have a SN that qualifies.

[@julioayalapuertoricodroner]

Thanks for the update Greg. Wouldn't placing a module add to the overall weight of the Mini's thus surpassing the 250g?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes, but since sub 250g drones don't require remote ID, it doesn't matter.

[@ivanankrom]

@@PilotInstitute But if I'm not mistaken it's the drone AND any accessaries attached that make up the weight at take-off, so a sub 250g drone with propellers guards attached is now more than 250g and will need to be registered to fly.

[@julioayalapuertoricodroner]

But in this case, the drone with the module would weigh over the limit, making it necessary to register wouldn't it??

[@tomcharters7051]

Curious, has the format of the WI-FI/Bluetooth remote id data stream format been made available? I'd assume we would start seeing smartphone apps popping to track us as we fly .

[@PilotInstitute]

Not that I know of. But yes, a simple app on a phone would do it to pick up the signal and information.

[@MasterTheNEC]

Is it entirely possible that DJI Drones , such as the Mini 3 Pro, already has this that can be simply activated with an update. They produced the drone well after the Remote ID was announced and maybe why they are not in a hurry to do anything is because they will smash the market share.

[@benjimw]

I've heard rumors that firmware will be the solution, but it's only been rumor.

[@kensteele3363]

@master how does dji know if they comply if there are no published MOC rules?

[@MasterTheNEC]

@@kensteele3363 Well, they know the content that is proposed to be transmitted, they know they have WIFI capability, so simply knowing they can actually transmit or are capable of such a transmission would be a good start. Being able to transmit data is the hard part, the packets that get transmitted via a WIFI protocol are the easy part in my opinion.

[@silverspork86]

@@benjimw dji has it posted on their website that for most of their drones that they still support, you will just have to download an update. I have an air 2 and mini, so I hope those aren't too old to be able to just update. If they are, I guess I'll just fly illegally. I also have the dji fpv. For my FPV drones, I am not complying. What's the point? I never go over 100', there is nothing up there, I fly close to things. I also never fly around other people, so nobody will know I'm flying.

[@hanelyp1]

Putting on the conspiracy theory hat for a moment: The final specifications haven't been published. But what if the FAA has been working with certain major manufacturers behind the scenes to finalize and test the spec?

[@adyszel]

Will sub 250 gr Remote ID drones (mini 3 for instance) have the option to turn off remote id for recreational flights when remote id is generally mandatory? I would also fly part 107 so would need it on other flights.

[@badwolf01]

Great analysis on this subject. I always appreciate it when you go into this detail; it helps all of us avoid hunting expeditions.

[@reychesterdominiccavan3283]

I am having trouble honestly right now. Owning a mavic and Fpv here in Japan... Getting strict now. Regulations here says Every unit must be registered online... They can't answer if the built-in Remote IDs of the 2 drones can be reconsider?. And it cost a lot buying a RID

[@matthewazevedo274]

Well if anything publicly broadcasting my position while operating expensive drones is the perfect justification I need for a CCW application.

[@davidgeyer1929]

That's my solution as well.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

Go and get it.

[@tomrafter4940]

I hope you can help. I have a Mavic air 2 and when I went to drone zone to renew they ask for the Remote ID #. I thought it was built in to the drone but I guess not. Do you have any recommendations on a small, low priced remote ID module that is FAA compliant? Thanks in advance. I love the channel and have learned a lot from watching.

[@MattBeardsley]

Thank you for this - such an important conversation for drone enthusiasts to be having right now! I just added a Sony AirPeak S1 to our fleet and it's the first drone I've owned that has the capability to broadcast Remote ID built in from the manufacturer. It is currently disabled in firmware, but Sony has provided a place in the drone's control app to enter a Remote ID number for broadcast.. interesting to see!

[@imagineengine]

It's already built into the Mini 3 Pro and if you install their latest firmware update you also enable RID and it CANNOT be turned off. If I had know this I would have never bought the damn thing.

[@ssb73q]

Hi, Fimi claims to support RID on their Fimi X8 SE 2022 (and V2) drones that uses Bluetooth. I have tested if RID is being transmitted using the nrf_connet app. The Fimi drone does indeed transmit using Bluetooth when RID is switched on in the drone, but there are no data fields shown. I think that Fimi is waiting for the FAA to define the RID data fields.

[@PilotInstitute]

I was somewhat surprised they used that as marketing (or was I?) when it hasn't been approved yet. Without proper MoC, it's still only a paper claim.

[@MrJKCummings]

Could the FAA expect the industry to come to an agreement about what standards would be part of the MoC? What dialog has occurred between the FAA and the manufacturers?

[@PilotInstitute]

@@MrJKCummings The FAA is definitely waiting for the industry to submit MoCs to be approved. It's entirely possible that someone has submitted MoCs but they have not been approved by the FAA yet. I'm sure there has been dialogue between the FAA and manufacturers but those are typically behind closed doors.

[@WA1LBK]

Being a Mavic II Pro owner myself, I found your comments on it VERY interesting. At the moment, I am only flying it recreationally, although I am considering going for my Part 107. I've also been an RC fixed-wing pilot since the early 1990's; originally used to fly entirely at AMA club fields. (I still maintain my AMA membership, as well as membership at an AMA club field, although I go there relatively seldom), Most of my fixed-wing RC flying for the last few years have been e-Flite UMX models in the sub-250 gram category, often at local parks (the RC field is a 1/2 hour drive away). As you said in the title, sounds like it's going to be a "Shit-$how"; a lot of the FAA's enforcement efforts (other than in some of the more blatant & serious drone airspace violations) remind me of the FCC's "attempted" enforcement attempts on illegal CB radio operations during the heyday of the "10-4, Good Buddy" CB craze.

[@lucasceleste4743]

thank you guys for making this

[@CV-qy5qi]

Thank you for this update. I’m curious as to how a Wi-Fi remote id module will be made to NOT interfere with Wi-Fi control of the drone it is attached to. The proximity of the module will overwhelm signals form a control station hundreds of feet away. And if the answer us to use a different band in the spectrum then not everyone would be able to see the remote id telemetry. And that would not be a bad thing.

[@mark_barrentine]

There are up to 14 channels within the 2.4GHz range, so the RID could use one of these channels without causing interference to the other channels. As an example, the wifi on my phone using the Fly app continues to communicate with my router even though I'm flying the MA2. Ref. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels

[@thomasmaughan4798]

@@mark_barrentine "There are up to 14 channels within the 2.4GHz range" But only 3 channels are non-interfering (do not overlap), channels 1, 6 and 11.

[@danman32]

Actually if you want to avoid overlap interference, there are only 3 effective channels: 1, 6 and 11. Besides, my RC for the MM3 turns off wifi during flight for that very reason, and it isn't using enhanced wifi like the previous minis did.

[@CV-qy5qi]

@@mark_barrentine I respectfully disagree. I am aware of the channels and the difficulty of using Wi-Fi in an apartment setting plus I am not aware of drones allowing you to select a channel. DJI allows selection of 2.4 and 5 GHz but not channels within the range. That is my reasoning. It would benefit all drone pilots if the general public were unable to access remote ID telemetry however it is done.

[@penultimatename6677]

@@CV-qy5qi this was a point brought up in the case against the FAA. Especially relating to FPV drones.

[@CraigMullins1]

Man; so they will know exactly how far my drone is from the controller. What will max line of sight be? Can we start expecting tickets in the mail automatically if we go past line of site like automated red light speeding cameras?

[@MrJKCummings]

Likely not. These regulations are solely for placing all the risk and liability on the pilot. If something goes wrong, there will be data to evaluate in a law suit.

[@PilotInstitute]

The FAA has not set any distances for LOS for a good reason so no, I wouldn't worry about this.

[@kensteele3363]

@@MrJKCummings the data doesn't not contain spotter details so i don't see where the information would be highly relevant in a lawsuit. waivers for vlos are possible and before long, i believe vlos regulations will be amended. i don't agree with the litigious angle.

[@MrJKCummings]

@@kensteele3363 Maybe you are right. And maybe RID data will not provide definitive evidence in court though is some cases could be part of the evidence. Generally, information related to regulations, established protocols, etc in various professions have been used in courts to determine if someone was irresponsible and therefore liable for damages.

[@droningwesternaustralia]

I wonder if the FAA has considered the international visitor. I’m certainly not going to fork out $$$ to fit remote ID to my drone for a holiday to the USA. Good luck with the FAA coming after an international visitor, if they are no longer in the USA.

[@MrJKCummings]

Unfortunately, the FAA isn’t as concerned about ensuring fair access as it is baking liability into the industry. A necessary evil.

[@PilotInstitute]

It appears most countries are going towards a Remote ID tech of sorts so my guess is that module manufacturers will make this tech available for several countries in their drone.

[@droningwesternaustralia]

@@PilotInstitute looks like we are lucky here in Australia 🇦🇺, there isn’t any talk about remote id, only have to register sub 250 if you are going to do commercial work with it. We can do commercial work in the excluded sub 2kg category without RePL (Part 107) but we can only fly at night if you have RePL working under a REOC with a waiver and night time training. CASA (Australian FAA, thinks that drones are not nocturnal)

[@johnnyb_aka_mee]

Good morning Greg and fellow flyers

[@lookinfriday5885]

Have a great day captain!!

[@mikea3169]

Excellent presentation and explanation about the new changes coming. My personal opinion is that there needs to be mass non-compliance when it's finally set in stone.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

That's the only way to stop it, they can't arrest everyone

[@etzioplay6904]

Greg, the "ID NUMBER" will not be a random number, it will be static and associated with your personal info. Any security on these RID's? How easy will it be to hack them?

[@PilotInstitute]

There will be two possible numbers: either the serial number of the drone or a session ID, which will be randomized and different each time.

[@stringsattached67]

I'm going to honest I bought all my Drones and I'll fly all my Drones with or without remote ID.. the chances of ever seeing An FAA agent is slim to none.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

And local law enforcement probably won't bother you especially if you're flying safely and on you're own land

[@stringsattached67]

@@Razor-gx2dq Exactly and I have extremely cool neighbors . Where I'm at I have no need to travel to get beautiful footage. The view from my front or back deck is beautiful for miles around.

[@richodphoto]

Do the Cessna and Piper aircraft at my local general aviation airport have any requirement to have RID once this law goes into effect? What about new ge eral aviation aircraft or homebuilt aircraft? The FAA keeps telling us they want to integrate drones into the airspace system but in this case, it doesn't seem they are requiring this new regulation for every aircraft. Thats dispargement of treatment.

[@PilotInstitute]

Well, manned aircraft need a similar system called ADSB which costs $5000-10,000 so I’m not sure we should be complaining about unfair treatment here…

[@richodphoto]

@PilotInstitute i have not been current in some time. Is ADS-B now mandatory on all aircraft (with electric systems)? I didnt think it was for certain types of airspace.

[@jkreviea]

While I understand the idea and why the FAA thinks this is a good idea- there has to be a fine line having to do with privacy I also think they're crossing.

[@RickR69]

And this is exactly why you'll see a lot of people not complying with this.

[@penultimatename6677]

Read the brief to the lawsuit against the FAA

[@AtortAerials]

Why does the FAA think this is a good idea?!? This country is not the land of the free that’s bottom line. Time to move.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

@@penultimatename6677 that was shot down in court last week

[@penultimatename6677]

@@Razor-gx2dq I am aware of the result. There can be a stronger case in the future. Time will tell.

[@capnstevoanythinggoes]

I just yesterday bought a DJI Mini 3 Pro, but have not yet taken it out of the box in case I have to return it, (15% restock fee if package opened). Now I'm a bit scared to open and enjoy it. If the deadline for manufactures to produce compliant units has passed, does that mean that I should not have been able to purchase a unit that is not compliant?

[@PilotInstitute]

It is compliant.

[@capnstevoanythinggoes]

@@PilotInstitute Thank you, now I can open the box and fly. I just took, and passed the TRUST on your website. 100%, missed 0. Took me right at about 30 minutes. I usually read completely and even take notes, (Engineering Technician).

[@MrKeith5021]

The police in my city are not allowed to pull people over for minor infractions. I doubt they would bother people playing with toys. Who will the FAA get to enforce their laws?

[@kensteele3363]

you have deputies from the county and troopers from the state police if your city law enforcement is hamstrung. in most places, there is plenty of willing local law enforcement for the federal agencies to draw from.

[@Shauny_D]

All the paranoid people out there will be teaching and calling stuff in. I’ve been hit, had a gun pulled on, and my bag stolen while flying and that was with a 3 man crew.

[@krisiluttinen]

@@Shauny_D What area did this happen in? state and city....

[@Shauny_D]

@@krisiluttinen Indianapolis

[@MrPlaneTalk]

1) Did you say Remote ID (module or otherwise) will not be required for drones under 250g (Mini 2, Mini 3 Pro) as long as they’re flown under “Recreational Ops” (44809)? 2) Mini 3 Pro can be over 250 with extended battery, obviously. Does that drone have remote ID built in already, and can it be turned off if I’m going to fly under 44809? 3) with Remote ID, (Sept 2023) you said anyone will be able to locate your position. So how will they do that? With an app from App Store? Thanks.

[@aephix73]

The lack of support from drone manufacturers leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I refuse to put any money into this hobby anymore. These larger drone manufacturers should have active lobbyists fighting for our rights to fly. This hobby is dead to me.

[@montour888]

Question having a remote ID module. On the drone will that possibly mess with signal from the drone to the controller. Because if I understood right i was told on my old drone that one reason I wasnt getting even half of the full signal distance from drone to my controll could possibly be because of other signal interruptions?????????

[@PilotInstitute]

No it really shouldn't be an issue.

[@krisgarcia4452]

So makes me wonder since Part 107 is covered under the FAA, what happens when pilots in the US start carrying a firearm for self defense just to do a job? Seems like a nightmare of a time making rules to rule the original rules that don't rule right to begin with 🤦‍♂️

[@Razor-gx2dq]

Yeah if anyone can see this unencrypted information you'll have to carry, even then I think you need at least one other person to be with you while flying your drone, hard to defend yourself if you have both hands on the sticks.

[@SoloRenegade]

@@Razor-gx2dq have a hover/orbit mode to free your hands.

[@knaz7468]

Not surprised this is still a giant cluster. Good summary.

[@initiumcreative]

The only time these things are going to be enforced is when someone is already breaking FAA regulations by flying in areas they aren't supposed to. No one from the FAA is going to be going out and acting like a Fish and Game Warden. This is just more government overreach with no real plan to implement it and just make people frustrated. I highly doubt there will be any real follow through.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

I think that's the case too, unless you're being an idiot the local beat cop on patrol isn't gonna bother you if you're flying safely. However that's not to say the FAA won't come out in force, we will have to wait and see

[@eddyg1794]

you are probably right but this does not address the pilot safety issue.

[@edgordon4337]

How will this impact fpv drones? I'm understanding it as weight based. So the under 250 drones will be fine.

[@Nine_883]

There will be loopholes and we will find them. For instance. What is a manufactured drone? Is it a bind and fly? If that is the case they will sell you a frame and motors in one box and sell your the rest in another box. Two separate kits. Manufactures do this all of the time to skirt DOE regulations in commercial appliances. Kits. You get the whole thing, but there are 2 part numbers. There will be a way to skirt the manufactures requirements for FPV. Maybe not for Part 107, but how will the FAA know where the video came from that your are selling? You buy one cheap compliant FPV drone for part 107. Get your work done with your good drone “recreationally” and say the professional work was all done with a Compliant Eachine $99 special. Bahaha. The FAA will have to hire a million investigators to enforce this crap. The FAA should respect freedom and get out of the drone regulation business. It’s going to be a nightmare for them. Once the word gets out there will be so many Karen’s calling the cops and the FAA that they will just blow it off. Get a life FAA. Drone people are not without brains.

[@nightwaves3203]

I flew the Fimi X8 SE V2 with its remote ID running past midnight to film all of the New Years aerial fireworks. You could discuss what companies remote ID's are good. I bought the X8 SE a year ago. Is its remote ID good? Not sure if the remote ID kept the police helicopter away after it's initial pass with siren blaring. Aerial fireworks are illegal and as usual there were tons.

[@PilotInstitute]

I don't think the Fimi X8 is on the list of RemoteID compliant drones. Full list available here, no Fimi listed: uasdoc.faa.gov/listDocs Remote ID will not keep any non-drone aircraft out of your way since you are supposed to give them to them, especially public safety aircraft.

[@nightwaves3203]

@@PilotInstitute Thanks. It seems until now seeing listings generally the FAR's were open to interpretation. Oh well, I guess I'm an ancient astronaut on the books as a New Years UFO. The general use of remote ID is to give visibility to other aircraft for consideration. I wouldn't play chase the helicopters. They're too fast :) Is there any website to view recordings of all RemoteID drone flights that were detected. Somebody fluttered by a bit more silently than my drone a couple times and he didn't have navigation lights or a visible strobe like I was running. In parting I'll suggest you could do a video on the dance of the drone pilots going to turn their strobe likes on and off. The old hand out there to keep from getting blinded and turning away to keep from getting night blindness from the medusa strobe.

[@gobysky]

Big brother Bureaucracy out of control. Getting to the point where you have to question whether the hobby is worth all the red tape.

[@MrJKCummings]

Unfortunately, liabilities tend to make things more expensive, so, one’s got to really love the hobby to participate. But if someone in my family is hurt or worse, by a hobbyist or professional of any kind, I’d want a means to justice. That’s what this is, establishing the regulations that will be used in court to award damages.

[@pricelessppp]

Same for the firearms hobby.

[@Ellexis]

Good to see you Greg! I just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for all you do! When you author your first book, I want one with your autograph! 😉🥰

[@gadget_Bob]

Seems to me that the fact that nobody seems to be talking about it or doing much on it means it's not being taken very seriously which means strength in numbers. And who on the ground is actually going to be monitoring and enforcing this to make sure you're complying? Certainly not your average police officer. And one final comment on your video splash image. You're lowering your standards, Greg.

[@mattalford3932]

My Holy Stone hs720g was manufactured on 5/23/2023, and it doesn't have an RID serial number. The compliance date for everyone is this September. On holt stone drones the date of manufacture is a sticker on the box.

[@PilotInstitute]

If it is over 250 grams and was manufactured after September 2022 (not 2023), then the manufacturer was REQUIRED to have Remote ID in it. If it didn't, they are in violation of FAA regulation.

[@davidgeyer1929]

What happens when a regulating governmental body issues rules or laws that the community of the regulated find to be completely beyond what is reasonable and acceptable? Think prohibition, prostitution, recreational drug laws, speed limits, and gun laws to name a few. What happens is the regulating body succeeds in creating a new class of criminal, drives the activity "underground", and loses any degree of control that they might have had if they had been more reasonable. At least that's what history teaches us.

[@PilotInstitute]

There’s certainly a risk that RID becomes the most non-complied with regulation for drones, rendering it useless when it comes to its primary goal: traffic management. However, with the largest manufacturers likely eventually complying, it would make about 70% of future quadcopters compliant at a minimum.

[@davidgeyer1929]

@@PilotInstitute: What's interesting is that, as you report, there is no evidence as of now that DJI or Autel intend to comply. Will the FAA shut the entire industry down? I doubt it. Or perhaps they will be forced to delay implementation while negotiating a more reasonable, not to mention doable solution. Also observe that both DJI and Autel have put a whole lot of R&D effort over the last few years into the sub 250's. I'm sensing a long term trend with several good reasons. Could well be where the market for hobbyists and small commercial operators is going. These little birds even now don't give up a whole lot of really necessary functionality. The small real estate folks will have to pretend to be hobbyists (wink wink nudge nudge), but that doesn't seem to be a problem for the most part. I have also noted that there is a semi-underground semi-cottage industry selling patches to hack DJI drones to neutralize geofencing. This market could explode in popularity with Remote ID. Then of course there's the whole home building market. This could easily morph into cottage industries selling non-compliant drones of all kinds to the general market. Just extrapolating current trends into the near future.

[@davidgeyer1929]

@@PilotInstitute: Oh, and another thing I wanted to point out: if the FAA oversteps too badly with Remote ID, they not only lose control of Remote ID, they also badly damage their general credibility with drone operators of all kinds. If people feel comfortable flouting remote ID, they will be much more likely to ignore other regulations like VLOS, airspace, and altitude restrictions. By being so heavy handed with Remote ID they may be damaging themselves more than they seem to be aware of.

[@PilotInstitute]

@@davidgeyer1929 A lot to be said about your last comment! 100% on point.

[@RickActual]

What about private property? I have a 5 acre lot out in the country. Do I have to conform to drone laws and have remote id?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes. you own the land but the FAA controls the airspace over your property.

[@RickActual]

@@PilotInstitute good to know. Thanks for that!

[@penultimatename6677]

@@RickActual This was one of the points mentioned in the lawsuit. It was a small point compared to the rest of the case. They suggested the FAA does not have the authority to control airspace below the tree line on private property.

[@RickActual]

@@penultimatename6677 I have some exceptionally tall trees on my little farm. I’m quite content not to fly above the tree line. I would like to be able to fly recreationally by myself, or with friends; and do things with my existing 5” drones (or DIY drones) like inspect the fence line, and rooftops of my house, barn, and shed without worrying about licenses, drone sizes, remote IDs, or other rules. …while at my own farm.

[@penultimatename6677]

@@RickActual possibly an issue if the FAA is found not to have the authority to control airspace below the tree line. Local government could jump in making a patchwork of laws. That could kill the hobby. There should be allowance for an individual to fly a drone without issue if on their own property. I think it is interesting. I can add a floor or two on my house. Or plant a large tree but not fly an inch off the ground without FAA approval. I live at the edge of a Class D airspace.

[@SynthD]

The broadcast should be encrypted and require a special device to receive it. Only LLE and the feds should have access to this device. While I’m sure people would be able to get their hands on one, it’d be better than anyone with a phone downloading an app and seeing where you’re standing.

[@Razor-gx2dq]

I don't even like the idea to begin with

[@PaulHodgetts]

Excellent video, very informative and clearly discussed, thank you!

[@trabseyn8000]

Best meme for 2022. What problems has the government created for you? What problems has the government solved for you? Do the math.

[@michael.w.salter]

Will all controllers have to have this I'd crap in them, or just the drone? I'm just starting out in rc, so I think I'll keep it under 250 g. Does 250 include the battery as well? Thanks

[@PilotInstitute]

For Remote ID drones, the controller will also need a GPS chip to share the pilot's information.

[@albuquerqueaerialimagery6133]

They just want to stop drones completely. Remote ID or RID. It's in the name.

[@ellamae6368]

Just like they want to get rid of all of us too 😂 we’ll said

[@area51survivor88]

After spending the last 3 hours reading a majority of the sections in part 89, I'm glad I found this video! Such a pain having to browse through a 400+ page document 💔

[@Curtis-Randall]

I understand where FAA is coming from on this, but this feels like it’s going to be a disaster when this is fully implemented. I really hope everything rolls out smoothly and we have minimal issues

[@tronziebit]

Not only that, I see end of droning as recreational hobby. Everyone has to be flying in these virtual boxes or else... 🤔

[@grampafpv]

I don't see where the FAA justifies such a burden on citizens when the perceived risk is wrong. The FAA is off the rails trying to make a safe hobby safe. There has never been a death from these type of drones. No manned aircraft has been damaged. Yet powered paragliders fly all over the place and people die often yet there are not any altitude or remote ID requirements. This is an attack on legitimate business by non elected officials. THE FAA IS STIFFLING AMERICANS FREEDOM. FUCK THE ROGUE FAA THATS NOT WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE BY ENACTING NEEDLESS AND OVEREACHING REGULATION. Maybe they will get shut down like the EPA did we can only hope.

[@jeffparisse4202]

@@tronziebit FPV racing and freestyle has never been more popular especially with HD video coming out from multiple vendors. NOBODY pays the FAA any mind at all. Like the kids say, ZFG! I got back into the hobby after I got over my case of FAA Derangement Syndrome.

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

So, it looks like the best choices are (1) flying a sub-250 g drone, where Remote ID is not required; and (2) using the module for any drone over 250 g. And when using the module, take off, then move, so that your current location is not broadcast. That might not seem like much, but when I'm flying in the mountains, if I move 100 feet, you won't have a clue where I went if you're standing at my takeoff point.

[@johnrosner8964]

I fly FPV drones And I will never put any module of any type on my drone. Nobody is going to do this We are not going to abide by this if it happens which I don't think it's going to happen because it violates our rights . The reason why this is delayed is because they are in the midst of a lawsuit which they are going to lose

[@buddyadkins2432]

According to some sources, beginning in Sept. 2023, Module based RID will not be allowed for commercial (Part 107) activities, is this correct? Now, if a drone is flown in a FRIA without Remote ID and performs commercial (Part 107) activities is that OK? Also, inside a FRIA with a building is it legal to fly behind the building which puts the drone out of visual line of sight? What about requesting one's personal yard or acreage a FRIA? Basically, does flying a drone without Remote ID inside a FRIA provide exemption from the other regulations?

[@PilotInstitute]

No those sources are 100% incorrect. RID can be accomplished with either modules or by having it integrated in the drone (called Standard RID). And yes you can fly at a FRIA under part 107 but I don't know what you would do there. It will likely be a small field where other people will fly too. FRIAs don't allow for BVLOS flying. You can't request your backyard as a FRIA.

[@Nine_883]

The American way. Bob gives away his recreational footage anonymously as gifts. Bob also likes getting anonymous cash gifts. This is what the FAA is promoting and Americans love cash tax free gifts.

[@bobwortman8460]

Has the FCC approved the use of the frequency that the FAA wants to use or the transmitter ?

[@PilotInstitute]

The manufacturers of devices will need FCC approval, not the FAA.

[@John-rh3dh]

Sounds like Hawaii, California, and NYC's gun laws. I have a bad feeling whatever system of compliance the FAA develops is going to be like getting a CPL in L.A.

[@RickR69]

Gun tards never miss the opportunity to make everything about guns.

[@PMcDFPV]

What's up with the storefront you have at Prescott valley mall? Noticed it last time I was there :)

[@PilotInstitute]

This is our office!

[@PMcDFPV]

@@PilotInstitutethat is awesome :-) I am a local, a huge drone enthusiast, a 3D printer-er, and an IT guy among other things :-) so if you guys ever need some help please let me know :-)

[@PilotInstitute]

@@PMcDFPV Sounds good! knock on the door next time you're around!

[@RW12345]

Nothing like a bad idea poorly implemented.

[@ellamae6368]

Welcome to the future… it’s all bad ideas from here lol

[@Razor-gx2dq]

"I'm from the government and I'm here to help"

[@ASRivers]

The FAA is just plain overwhelmed. With airline pilot/mechanic/ATC shortages, new oversight for commercial space, and the growing drone sphere including delivery and BVLOS, FAA doesn’t have the personnel, physical or monetary means to handle what has been thrown on their table, per my friend who is an FAA test pilot. Will be interesting to see how this turns out. Good job pointing out the issues, as usual Greg (My rant as a former NASA planner…commercial space should have remained in NASA with NASA oversight…including commercial contractors like Musk. FAA doesn’t have the experience or expertise in the Low Earth Orbit/launch/recovery ops…bad things will eventually happen again…next FAA will be overseeing drones on the Moon and Mars).

[@SoloRenegade]

the FAA has admitted they can't even enforce Ultralight rules. They don't have the manpower. unless they come across an fat ultralight in passing, they aren't going to know. They literally cannot enforce tens of millions of unregistered and noncompliant drones.

[@edgordon4337]

They want it difficult. Welcome to government oversight.