RID FIRMWARE UPGRADE/UPDATE IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS..

[CJE]

RID FIRMWARE UPGRADE/UPDATE - IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T YET SEEN THIS..

Remote ID firmware delayed for DJI Air 2, Mavic 2 drones

Planned firmware updates for popular DJI drones Mavic Air 2 and Mavic 2 Pro may not arrive in time for the Sept. 16 FAA Remote ID deadline.

dronedj.com

 

[mavic3usa]

We saw it. It came out of nowhere. All these updates are planned but delayed for months and months to come? Perhaps they have to pull out the old code, reach out to the old programmers, etc. Why not have done that a year ago, not like we didn't know this was coming.

 

[Deleted member 172900]

One has to consider how many countries that DJI deals with.

We tend to think in terms of USA being the only ones!

Every country has there *own* Agency that controls Aircraft restrictions!

 

[Droning on and on...]

One has to consider how many countries that DJI deals with.

We tend to think in terms of USA being the only ones!

Every country has there *own* Agency that controls Aircraft restrictions!

Yeah, what a nightmare.

 

[Rchawks]

RID FIRMWARE UPGRADE/UPDATE - IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T YET SEEN THIS..

Remote ID firmware delayed for DJI Air 2, Mavic 2 drones

Planned firmware updates for popular DJI drones Mavic Air 2 and Mavic 2 Pro may not arrive in time for the Sept. 16 FAA Remote ID deadline.

dronedj.com

Thank you for posting this

 

[Deleted member 172900]

I bought my Mavic Air 2 from my neighbor while he was down here from Canada.

To *legally* fly the Mavic Air 2 in Canada, he needs to complete Part 107 of the Aviation Rules and Regulations!

While I *have* done this back in 1992, I do *not* need this to fly here in the USA.

As a holder of an Airmans Certificate, no longer eligible to fly due to not being able to pass a Class III Medical, I simply registered with the FAA and received my UAS Certificate. I also have flown R/C aircraft since 1989, and currently have two electric powered aircraft to go fly with.

 

[mavic3usa]

Other valid reason could including thinking the RID requirement will be pushed to Jan 1st or DJI changing their minds and deciding to hire resources to deal with the older drones or even DJI not seeing enough module progress and deciding it's worth it to RID these drones ALONG WITH other changes that they've wanted to make but really couldn't justify at the time. Imagine if they made RCPro compatible, made changes to teh camera, fixed a few more bugs, added a few more features like cruise control and spotlight (or similar). I mean, why else does it take 6 months?

Remote ID Statement (07/01/2023)

DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, is dedicated to providing our valued customers with important updates regarding compliance with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)remote identification (remote ID) regulation. Remote ID refers to a drone's...

forum.dji.com

 

[Hauptmann]

It'll be fine.

 

[Droning on and on...]

@BigBsquared, also make sure you've taken the TRUST test, passed, and gotten your certificate.

 

[apeel]

Weird, but I found this encouraging. I must have been in the dark because I had not heard that DJI was even going to update the Mavic 2's FW for RID compatibility, despite having done so for the older mavic Platinum. So I am encouraged and will hold off purchasing a RID module.

 

[GregS]

Wish they would support the older drones; like my Mavic Pro and P4P. Still a lot of them out there. I do not want an external module for RID. Here is one that is FCC approved, but not FAA yet. Not just a 'stick on', and after looking at the install instructions, dont think I want to fool with it.

CubePilot’s $39 solution for FAA drone Remote ID compliance

The new CubePilot module is priced at only $39, making it the cheapest FCC-certified Remote ID broadcast solution for built-in compliance.

dronedj.com

 

[MARK (LI)]

Any word on Mini2 RID updates?

 

[Dbez1]

I’d like to know that also. I have two friends with Mini2’s.

 

[Droning on and on...]

I doubt they'd bother with the mini 2, as RID isn't required, right?

 

[lookout]

Wish they would support the older drones; like my Mavic Pro and P4P. Still a lot of them out there. I do not want an external module for RID. Here is one that is FCC approved, but not FAA yet. Not just a 'stick on', and after looking at the install instructions, dont think I want to fool with it.

CubePilot’s $39 solution for FAA drone Remote ID compliance

The new CubePilot module is priced at only $39, making it the cheapest FCC-certified Remote ID broadcast solution for built-in compliance.

dronedj.com

I think it requires an ArduPilot module to make it work.

 

[lookout]

I doubt they'd bother with the mini 2, as RID isn't required, right?

Correct.

 

[Dbez1]

Unless you add landing extensions or lighting, but I agree that they probably won’t add RID. JMO

 

[MARK (LI)]

....Or flying under 107

 

[Droning on and on...]

I feel pretty sure DJI's view on add-on weight or p.107 use with the mini 2 is, "that's your problem, get a module".

Mainly because those situations are the fringe.

 

[mobilehomer]

I feel pretty sure DJI's view on add-on weight or p.107 use with the mini 2 is, "that's your problem, get a module".

Mainly because those situations are the fringe.

Not so sure about that. The Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro both have active RID.