While we are on the subject of scaring everyone into compliance, you left out the additional criminal sentences of 3 years in prison for lack of RID, in addition to a $250,000 fine, for willful noncompliance! Also, the $28,000 is actually only...
The current regulations may be unwarranted and unfair but here we are.
Fight it if you want, but I’ll be complying. At this point, I’m just trying to not be fined or fscked with.
Even if that were possible, your local police dept. CANNOT enforce FAA regulations. That would violate 18 U.S. Code § 912. and the officers could be jailed. police can check you for a trust card or provide assistance in temporary TFR events...
I'm already aware. I've a Plus battery on the way, which will enable the broadcasting of RID for this particular drone. IMO, it's easier to just get the Plus battery and rely on native broadcasting of RID.