****! In all the excitement of choosing and buying my Air3, I never checked the weight. I just assumed it was sub 249g. So yeah, I’ll register and all that. (Sound of forehead slapping)Although I doubt you have a DJI Air 3 that weighs less then 250g, technically you can put any number on it you wish; it doesn't have to be an FAA registration number. My suggestion is double check your numbers, register your drone, learn about remote ID, get the stickers.
The Air 3 comes with RID. Select "yes" and just enter the serial number (most easily accessed from the side of the box your drone was packed in).
That’s interesting. The FAA site has a list of RID drones and the Air 3 was no on it, nor did it come up when I used serial number search.
Check the date on your list. The Air 3 is brand new and looking at the lists Google is bringing up, they are from April to as recent as June of this year, before the release of the Air 3.
I agree it is still early to see what actually makes the compliance list. However, we should be clear on the "already compliant" statement. It's not going to matter if you have a drone that was made after 9/16/22, what will matter is if your drone has a DoC from the FAA. That's my opinion. Certainly the Air 3 has standard RID so there is nothing the pilot needs to do at this point but if DJI and the FAA doesn't make compliance prior to 9/16/23 then the Air 3 will need a broadcast module to fly legally unless and until the FAA says otherwise. Technically. I think of it like FCC. No FCC, no sale.
Here's what I said, not sure how to be more plain than that:Rachel
Hi there.
Hi, I am in the USA and wondering if the Air 3 is RID compliant?
Rachel
Thank you for reaching out to us. We'll be glad to assist you.
all
Rachel
Yes, the DJI Air 3 comes RID compliant.
Thank you!
Screen shot of my chat with DJI 3 seconds ago.
I can assume much, but I like facts. This seems factual coupled with DJI's statement that "All drones manufactured after 9/16/22 are remote compliant. The above post is the first time I've seen anyone trying to throw some doubt on that statement.
Your full sentence is above.
Where is it? Without it doesn't help anyone. What good is a public government list if you don't have to be on that list? How are thousands of drone owners supposed to find out for sure if their drone is compliant? I think we are smart on the forum here but not many ordinary people know the Air 3 was just launched. Not easy to tell when you buy on eBay or at your local electronics store. Knowing when a drone was built is not part of the customer determination equation. You can't tell everybody on every RID video how to lookup your details but then say never mind when it comes to particular drones.
I've put commercially made stickers on all my drones with the Transport Canada Reg. # (required) and a line: Contact: Phone number. The sticker maker also produces a QR code sticker (included) that when scanned shows your phone number.Should I put a little sticker with my name and number on my Air3 so it can be returned easily? Offer a $100 reward perhaps? We live in a part of the country (Boise ID area) with very little crime and where people are almost always nice unless you are from CA.
Well, I can't speak for all phones, but that's how mine worksBut, isn't that how phones normally work?
The only time I ever “lost” a drone it was in the deep woods. It was a Yuneec Typhoon and offered no tracking info. I guess I’ll have to wait for the archaeologists to find it in a few thousand years!! By the way I was using a “range extender” when it happened. I don’t recommend them. Dji drones are remarkably dependable as far as return to home goes. I’ve never thought about putting my personal info on them.Should I put a little sticker with my name and number on my Air3 so it can be returned easily? Offer a $100 reward perhaps? We live in a part of the country (Boise ID area) with very little crime and where people are almost always nice unless you are from CA.
I bet the average person would return it even if no reward was offered.Should I put a little sticker with my name and number on my Air3 so it can be returned easily? Offer a $100 reward perhaps? We live in a part of the country (Boise ID area) with very little crime and where people are almost always nice unless you are from CA.
