Mini 5 Pro is Broadcasting RID with ALL Batteries, Including the Mini 5 Pro Standard Battery

[Riptide]

Can you use a VPN or some other methods to mask IP?

You’d typically would get the Ip from the cell network your phone is connected to, not your own home network.

IP address? We're talking about the GPS coordinates that the drones controller gets from GPS satellites. Internet isn't required for that

 

[luis martinez]

So I’m just an old guy brand new to drones and ordered my Mini 5 pro plus Dec 31. I have it registered and did the Trust thing and as long as I follow the rules do I really care if I’m sending out RID? Just curious.
I have the AutoPylot app and if it says I’m good to go I fly.
If I’m missing something would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks!
Great forum by the way!

Two part answerUSA)

1. Under Part 107 (USA) you must have remote ID, and register w/ FAAif you are flying commercially, regardless of drone weight.
2. Under Section 44809 (recreational flying), as long as the drone is under .55 lbs. (250 grams), you do not need to comply with remote ID rules.

So if you are flying the Mini 5 Pro stock with standard battery)-nothing added, you should be under 250 g. The Mini 5 Pro transmits Remote ID automatically, once you engage the motors.

DJI claims the Mini 5 Pro is 249.9 g out of the box. However, once you start adding stuff, like prop guards or strobe lights, it'll likely go 250+.

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[luis martinez]

So I’m just an old guy brand new to drones and ordered my Mini 5 pro plus Dec 31. I have it registered and did the Trust thing and as long as I follow the rules do I really care if I’m sending out RID? Just curious.
I have the AutoPylot app and if it says I’m good to go I fly.
If I’m missing something would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks!
Great forum by the way!

Two part answer(USA)

1. Under Part 107 (USA) you must have remote ID, and register w/ FAAif you are flying commercially, regardless of drone weight.
2. Under Section 44809 (recreational flying), as long as the drone is under .55 lbs. (250 grams), you do not need to comply with remote ID rules.

So if you are flying the Mini 5 Pro stock with standard battery)-nothing added, you should be under 250 g. The Mini 5 Pro transmits Remote ID automatically, once you engage the motors.

DJI claims the Mini 5 Pro is 249.9 g out of the box. However, once you start adding stuff, like prop guards or strobe lights, it'll likely go 250+.

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When one flies with the Mini 5P, and it broadcasts RID, does it "tattle" which battery it's using?

Do those that have the ability to scan for / locate the drone's RID receive information that the drone is flying with the Standard Battery or the Plus battery?

Or does it just say "Yep. There's a drone there, broadcasting it's serial number & location"?

I'm wondering because: If someone has an unregistered M5P, and both a Plus battery and a Standard battery, and all batteries broadcast the same info: how would FAA or whomever (theoretically) is scanning for these things know if you're currently flying an unregistered-but-compliant <249g drone or an unregistered-non-compliant >249g drone?

DJI drones do not transmit battery type, only location of drone, location of pilot, altitude, etc.
As a personal note: I hold an FAA Commercial pilot certificate, began flying in 1969, and I assure you the FAA never had enough inspectors/examiners in the field to keep track of manned aircraft pilots, surely they don't have enough to drive around monitoring for remote ID transmissions! IF a drone falls out of the sky and injures someone or intrudes into controlled space w/o authorization then there's a very good chance the operator will hear from the FAA.

BTW, I'm a retired LEO (32 yrs., chief of police twice) I assure you the police has better things to do than to look around for remote ID signals. I know of no agency in the nation actively policing the sky. We are too busy and have much better ways to spend our time. (until we get a complaint).

No one will know the weight of your drone until something bad happens. Just fly safely and follow the rules.

 

[YorksPhotos]

DJI claims the Mini 5 Pro is 249.9 g out of the box. However, once you start adding stuff, like prop guards or strobe lights, it'll likely go 250+.

You dont have to add anything to get it over 250g. It comes in about 252 out of the box with standard battery.

 

[luis martinez]

You dont have to add anything to get it over 250g. It comes in about 252 out of the box with standard battery.

I stand corrected, don't own a scale. Good to know.

 

[Island Guy]

I stand corrected, don't own a scale. Good to know.

Mine is exactly 300 with plus battery and no other ad ons

 

[dangerd]

So I’m just an old guy brand new to drones and ordered my Mini 5 pro plus Dec 31. I have it registered and did the Trust thing and as long as I follow the rules do I really care if I’m sending out RID? Just curious.
I have the AutoPylot app and if it says I’m good to go I fly.
If I’m missing something would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks!
Great forum by the way!

If you are flying outside a designated FAA-Recognized Identification Areas (FRIAs) than you need to run it anyhow. So who cares? It's fine. Since you already have AutoPylot for checking airspace and LAANC, with the RID broadcasting you're good to go

 

[YorksPhotos]

I have the AutoPylot app and if it says I’m good to go I fly.
If I’m missing something would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks!
Great forum by the way!

I would not trust AutoPylot or any B4UFly like app as your only source for legal flying confirmation. There are many restricted, prohibited areas that are not covered in AutoPylot. I would love to have one source to check but they are not there yet. As for example there was a discussion on legality of flying around Bixby Bridge in CA. In AutoPylot it shows clear to fly.

Checking the San Francisco sectional chart you will find over the water your are in the middle of a marine preserve (NOAA), prohibited under 1000' and if over land it is under 2000' (USFS).



You should also check state laws, county laws and city ordinances along with signage at your fly site. It should be, but It's not easy to stay legal.

 

[Island Guy]

OK, got it. I am 107 but wouldn't use the M5P for commercial work. I am sure it is very capable but doesn't have the professional drone appearance. This is my first mini and trying to get over its toy like look.

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I would not trust AutoPylot or any B4UFly like app as your only source for legal flying confirmation. There are many restricted, prohibited areas that are not covered in AutoPylot. I would love to have one source to check but they are not there yet. As for example there was a discussion on legality of flying around Bixby Bridge in CA. In AutoPylot it shows clear to fly.
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Checking the San Francisco sectional chart you will find over the water your are in the middle of a marine preserve (NOAA), prohibited under 1000' and if over land it is under 2000' (USFS).

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You should also check state laws, county laws and city ordinances along with signage at your fly site. It should be, but It's not easy to stay legal.

Understood. Have been reading state and local regs

 

[Droning on and on...]

That Marine Sanctuary restriction on drone flights south of Carmel is some of the most egregious BS from our Mandarins on the books.