Remote ID for Mini 2 in Japan

[Freddy K]

Hi everyone,

in october I am planning to go to Japan for holidays and I want to bring my Mini 2 with me.
I have already looked up the regulations for flying a drone in Japan and apparently every drone > 100gr needs to have a Remote ID.

I have found several posts here about Holy Stone and Roku RID modules with links to amazon, but these RID modules (or any other brand) do NOT show up in the European Amazon websites.

Are there any europeans here on the forum who have bought such an RID module. And if so, where did you get them?

 

[TalesFromOurPocket]

I've traveled to Japan with my Mini2 many times since Japan reopened for travelers. Believe it or not, Remote ID just works in Japan on the Mini2. Based on the location, DJI opens it up for you. There's no need to buy a transponder.

Unfortunately there's no way to test it before you go because of your location.

Be careful with the MANY restrictions on where you can fly in Japan. Urban flying is forbidden. Rural is OK but not in national parks or near religious sites. Even as a YT content creator it's barely worth bringing it to Japan.

 

[Freddy K]

This is excellent and unexpected information.
I double-checked this with ChatGPT and he/she confirmed it.

Is it possible to register a Mini 2 BEFORE going to Japan, or do I need to be there to get access to the RID information?

 

[TalesFromOurPocket]

I don't remember the process exactly I'm afraid (October of 2022). I did it once I was in Japan and it was pretty painless and it didn't require a Japanese phone# or anything. You could always try before you leave on the trip.

If I recall correctly the registration is good for 5 years.