Far as I know the technical specs were not mentioned. This is why the manufacturer's were given time so they can produce and adopt an industry standard for the the purpose. It may be possible to use some existing technology to accomplish this, or not.
Think of it more as a transponder, something all commercial aircraft must have and many private aircraft use. Not exactly sure about whether or not private aircraft are mandated to have one, but then, they aren't remotely operated either.
Hi, It is my belief that if you attach an aftermarket Remote ID module* to each of your older drones you can be compliant.
18 months isn't much time for mfrs to agree on a standard, then start producing it. It could get into a beta vs vhs fight.
Agreed, but I imagine there has been some work going on behind the scenes already. It's not like this was a surprise to the manufacturer's.
While those settings could get used for DJI's RID implementation, they actually intended for DJI's AeroScope. The intent was to allow pilots to identify themselves. This was announced back in December of 2017.
DJI Introduces Voluntary Flight Identification Options For Drone Pilots said:
As Anotherlab said, right now that pertains to DJI's proprietary Aeroscope.
I don't think you will see much for Remote ID settings in the DJI apps. If you are flying a US drone in FAA-controlled airspace when it goes into effect, it's enabled. There won't be able anything to switch on or off to configure. This could change between now and it takes effect, but it's not an app setting, it's the firmware on the drone itself.
I am not a must have the latest firmware person but recently noticed a supposedly switch 'on or off able' ID section in the app of one of my drones, European Spec of course, I suspect most likely the MM but I suppose it could have been the M2P. When I tired to switch it off I couldn't. Is it thought likely it is the ID thing of this thread? I'm about to go to bed now, 5:30 am just haven't been sleepy and will check later today to see if I can find it again
That's to identify yourself for Aeroscope. No connection to the FAA RID requirement.
The FAA has done a cost analysis and the range for a broadcast module is $20-$50. The exact specifications aren't even out yet so this Swiss company is looking for panic buyers (suckers) and there are no certified modules as of yet. The RID ruling does not go into effect until 9/16/23 so you still have a couple of years before you even have to worry about it.
FAA is not associated, at all, with the ATF. Two completely ball games in different leagues. The transponders will be available (hopefully) at the appropriate time prior to implementation. Absolutely no one expects the cost of the transponder to be on par with what is installed in manned aircraft. The best we can do, at present, is merely await competition to produce a miniature package at a lower cost than competitors to enhance a market challenge between vendors.
