Apparently this won't be resolved. Both the FAA and DJI are saying "not me! I didn't do it!" The indication is that the MPP was never going to be capable of Standard RID, and that the application was submitted and approved in error on all sides.
Agreed. @tenicdog could go under 249g for recreational only (Mini 1, 2, or 3 from DJI), or a recent/current over 250g drone that does support Standard RID. The Mini 3 checks both boxes, under 249g and has Standard RID.
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I have the same issue. Mavic Pro 2. It fits my needs well as a photographer and I'm not interested in spending more for something newer. I'll need an RID module, so any thoughts about which one to buy would be real appreciated. Time is running short!
Right now it looks like the best option would be the Bluemark Drone Beacon db120.
