Is the Mini 5 Pro a sub-250g drone?

[davedrone 178]

If you're that paranoid, just return it and quit flying drones.

Ever have State Police, FBI, and Homeland security show up at your door all at once??? I didn't think so. LOL

 

[Bad Santa]

Ever have State Police, FBI, and Homeland security show up at your door all at once??? I didn't think so. LOL

For what? Because you were flying a drone LEGALLY?
I HAVE had the police and FBI show up, though. Wasn't for a legal drone flight.

 

[davedrone 178]

For what? Because you were flying a drone LEGALLY?
I HAVE had the police and FBI show up, though. Wasn't for a legal drone flight.

I flew a couple of hundred feet over the 400ft limit a few times. They wanted to make sure I wasn't engaging in something nefarious. Now I'm on their radar unfortunately so I'm looking to fly without remote ID

 

[anotherlab]

I flew a couple of hundred feet over the 400ft limit a few times. They wanted to make sure I wasn't engaging in something nefarious. Now I'm on their radar unfortunately so I'm looking to fly without remote ID

And you think that flying without RID is going to take you off their "radar"?

 

[Bad Santa]

I flew a couple of hundred feet over the 400ft limit a few times. They wanted to make sure I wasn't engaging in something nefarious. Now I'm on their radar unfortunately so I'm looking to fly without remote ID

So you FAFO'd and now you want to have the ability to FA without them FO?
I see.
Why not just follow the rules or man up and accept the consequences?

 

[mavic3usa]

Have we don't this one yet?

Canada: Transport Canada SET Branch Newsletter: Issue 3 — October 2025

Transport Canada SET Branch Newsletter: Issue 3 — October 2025​

Transport Canada SET Branch Newsletter​

Table of Contents​

• Knowing your drone operating weight

Drone pilots are responsible for confirming the operating weight of their drone. The operating weight and capabilities of the drone, distance from bystanders, and airspace rules define your category of drone operation. Each category has a different set of rules that drone pilots must follow.

According to the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), operating weight means the weight of a remotely piloted aircraft at any point during a flight, including any payload and any safety equipment that is on board or otherwise connected to the aircraft.

In Canada, drones that weigh less than 250 grams are called microdrones. If the operating weight of the drone is 250 grams or more, it isn’t a microdrone. If you wish to operate a drone that weighs 250 grams or more, you must register it and obtain a Pilot Certificate. If you are concerned that your drone might weigh 250 grams or more, you should register it and obtain a Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations or Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations.

In addition to following Part IX of the CARs, drone pilots are subject to all federal, provincial, territorial and municipal laws that may apply, including with respect to privacy and trespassing.