Model Airplane Community on Remote ID

[PacificSkyDreamn]

For those interested there's an informative FAQ covering Remote ID for radio controlled model aircraft on the AMA website as they're also covered by the new rule

https://www.modelaircraft.org/amainaction

 

[THE CYBORG]

It says “ a standard Remote ID-equipped aircraft or an aircraft equipped with a broadcast module. “
So what exactly is a broadcast module ?

 

[Chip]

I am thinking standard means it’s built into the aircraft by manufacturer and the module means added after market.

 

[anotherlab]

It says “ a standard Remote ID-equipped aircraft or an aircraft equipped with a broadcast module. “
So what exactly is a broadcast module ?

An installed device that meets the criteria of VII.D from the Remote ID Final Rule document. The model airplanes have to follow the same requirements as drones.

 

[DanMan32]

More fuel for fixed wing RC pilots to hate us. Then again, it's not just us, it's the commercial industry.

 

[THE CYBORG]

I am thinking standard means it’s built into the aircraft by manufacturer and the module means added after market.

I understand it’s an add on unit but what is it ?
How can it send the relevant data, is an internet connection necessary, if so is it mobile data requiring a subscription ?

 

[Jet skier]

I understand it’s an add on unit but what is it ?
How can it send the relevant data, is an internet connection necessary, if so is it mobile data requiring a subscription ?

They haven’t even invented it yet it will be available as a separate item that you can attach to your existing drone and the drone companies have 18 months to incorporate it into their new drones

 

[anotherlab]

I understand it’s an add on unit but what is it ?
How can it send the relevant data, is an internet connection necessary, if so is it mobile data requiring a subscription ?

It will send data packets using either a Wi-Fi Broadcast message, in a similar manner that wireless routers identify their SSID; or it will send a Bluetooth packet, probably as BLE beacon like how the tracker tiles work.

 

[maelstrom]

or it will send a Bluetooth packet, probably as BLE beacon like how the tracker tiles work.

Unlikely to be Bluetooth as the range is too short to be practical.

 

[anotherlab]

Unlikely to be Bluetooth as the range is too short to be practical.

Not full Bluetooth, but Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons. Outdoors, they can reach up to 1km. The Final Draft makes no mention of the specific protocols, a BLE beacon packet would work.

 

[maelstrom]

Not full Bluetooth, but Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Beacons. Outdoors, they can reach up to 1km. The Final Draft makes no mention of the specific protocols, a BLE beacon packet would work.

That assumes a high power transmitter with high gain aerials. I would very surprised if these were incorporated into small drones.

 

[anotherlab]

That assumes a high power transmitter with high gain aerials. I would very surprised if these were incorporated into small drones.

Even the small, low power Tile Tracker Pro's have a range of 450m. It's a viable option for the Broadcast Module requirements.

 

[DanMan32]

I understand it’s an add on unit but what is it ?
How can it send the relevant data, is an internet connection necessary, if so is it mobile data requiring a subscription ?

You probably would program it through peer to peer wifi much like you do with intelligent devices like lights, or through BT. The programming to include your ID and any other static info required.
Motion and barometer sensors along with GPS would detect takeoff and note location. It would then beacon ID, current AC location and TO location.

 

[maelstrom]

Even the small, low power Tile Tracker Pro's have a range of 450m. It's a viable option for the Broadcast Module requirements.

122m, according to the Tile website:

Tile Pro tracking device (2020) - pack of 1 | Tile

Tile Pro finds lost keys and backpacks. It features our loudest ring and longest Bluetooth range, up to 400ft. This pack includes 1 black Tile Pro.

www.thetileapp.com

 

[anotherlab]

122m, according to the Tile website:

Tile Pro tracking device (2020) - pack of 1 | Tile

Tile Pro finds lost keys and backpacks. It features our loudest ring and longest Bluetooth range, up to 400ft. This pack includes 1 black Tile Pro.

www.thetileapp.com

Whoops, I had that wrong. Still a viable option until the FAA publishes specific range requirements.