Where to buy standard batts?

[Flyin&Smilin]

Where can I buy standard non plus DJI M5P batteries? Cant find them.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Where can I buy standard non plus DJI M5P batteries? Cant find them.

Better question is why on earth would you want them???
They still broadcast RID and you still have to register as a drone pilot while flying with them in the U.S., because the drone is still over 250g, even with the standard battery.

Unless you are going to be flying in the EU, where they are readily available, because the Plus battery is not sold there, don't waste your money! Even then, buy them once you get there!

 

[Flyin&Smilin]

Because I found a way to reduce the weight to under 250g now I can shutoff RID Gee thanks DJI.

 

[Kilrah]

The drone won't know you modded it to be under 250 so it'll still send.

 

[msinger]

Where can I buy standard non plus DJI M5P batteries? Cant find them.

Like many of the DJI drones available today, most of what's available is being sold by international sellers who either aren't well know or don't have a strong track record.

With that said, here are some places where you can find Mini 5 Pro batteries (regular or plus):

• US Drone Supply (see this reddit thread)
• eBay
• Amazon

 

[Felix le Chat]

Where can I buy standard non plus DJI M5P batteries? Cant find them.

If you're that invested in reducing the weight: buy the Japanese spec batteries for the mini 5 pro.... They're a lesser capacity and lighter Japanese Battery Options

Standard Intelligent Flight Battery	2400	~200	36
Intelligent Flight Battery Plus	3000	~250	52
Japanese Version Battery	1100	~150	18

Columns:
1: battery type
2: capacity
3: (overall) weight in grams
4: flight time

 

[Flyin&Smilin]

The drone won't know you modded it to be under 250 so it'll still send.

THATS INCREDIBLLY STUPID.

 

[GeorgiaPI]

102_store on ebay sells refurbished and gets plenty of good feedback. I ordered one he advertises as:
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery for Mini 4 Pro-Certified Refurbished and the specs:
Weight: Approx. 77.9 g
Capacity: 2590 mAh

I received one weighing 82.07g labeled as 2453mAh. Some of the less than positive feedback reports similar with the seller responding for it to be returned if not satisfactory.
His image of the label in the advertisement is not the same as shipped. So heads up on this seller.

With all the debate and mixed results on the RID being enabled all the time after using a + battery even with standard weight batteries I'll be returning it.

 

[Flyin&Smilin]

Same pain man, I wont return mine rather, I will be trying to found a way to shut off the RID on standard batts since aircraft is below 250g, its ok for me to fly without it.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Same pain man, I wont return mine rather, I will be trying to found a way to shut off the RID on standard batts since aircraft is below 250g, its ok for me to fly without it.

Good luck with that.
All the foreign hacker sites (and modders) have been trying to do that since RID was first implemented on DJI drones. You would be the first to succeed, and could make a fortune by selling them the hack. It would be illegal to sell it in the U.S. for drones that require RID.

 

[GadgetGuy]

THATS INCREDIBLLY STUPID.

DJI's RID broadcast algorithm is not based upon weighing the drone. It is based upon detecting a battery that tells it not to run the RID algorithm. Unfortunately, DJI decided against preventing RID on any battery in the Mini 5 Pro, even though they clearly originally intended to. The production drone just got too fat to meet its lightweight fighting class! Hence, DQ'd!

 

[Flyin&Smilin]

It would be illegal to sell it in the U.S. for drones that require RID.

It wouldnt be for my purpose, a drone under 250g

 

[msinger]

It would be illegal to sell it in the U.S. for drones that require RID

Which US law requires RID to be built into drones flown in the US?

Sure, some people might use a hack like that to fly illegally, but there's nothing inherently illegal about it in general.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Which US law requires RID to be built into drones flown in the US?

Sure, some people might use a hack like that to fly illegally, but there's nothing inherently illegal about it in general.

You sure you want to die on this hill?

 

[GadgetGuy]

AI Overview


Yes, it is illegal to disable Remote ID broadcast on drones in the U.S. for any drone that requires it
. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ruled that disabling this feature is a violation and can result in civil penalties of up to $25,000, equipment confiscation, and other legal proceedings. Drones with built-in standard Remote ID cannot have the broadcast disabled, and any attempt to tamper with the system is a violation.
This video explains the enforcement of FAA's Remote ID rule and the penalties for non-compliance:

58s




MikeSytes
YouTube • May 18, 2025

Why it is illegal

• Mandatory for most drones: The FAA's Remote ID rule has been in full effect since March 16, 2024, and requires most drones weighing 0.55 pounds or more to broadcast identification and location information.
• "Digital license plate": Remote ID acts like a "digital license plate" for drones, allowing authorities to identify the operator and monitor the airspace for safety and security.
• Manufacturer requirement: The FAA requires that drones produced with standard Remote ID have the capability built-in and that this feature cannot be disabled by the user.
• Potential penalties: Violating the Remote ID rule can lead to severe consequences, including fines of up to $25,000 per violation, confiscation of the drone, and legal action.

 

[GadgetGuy]

It wouldnt be for my purpose, a drone under 250g

I was referring to all the money that could be made from selling such a hack to a foreign hack site. It's a moot point. DJI has locked it down tight. Unless you can find a backdoor vulnerability in the FW, which far more motivated and capable people have already failed at doing, I suggest buying a Mini 4 Pro with a regular Mini 4 Pro battery. It is not only under 250g, but it also will not broadcast RID, but it will with any other battery. It functions the way the Mini 5 Pro was originally intended to function, but just got too fat!

While I discovered that the Mini 5 Pro still broadcasts RID with the regular battery, I independently reverified the functionality of the Mini 4 Pro with the regular Mini 4 Pro battery and its Plus battery, using the $1100 Dronetag RIDER.
So I know whereof I speak. Mini 4 Pro regular battery also has 249g prominently printed in bold print on the exterior, unlike the Mini 5 Pro regular battery, so you can instantly prove to anyone that it is compliant without pilot registration and is not required to broadcast RID.

 

[msinger]

AI Overview

I stopped reading at "AI Overview". If you've never heard of "AI hallucination", please go educate yourself.

According to § 89.101, RID isn't required if a drone isn't registered and isn't required to be registered. So disabling RID on a drone that weighs less than 250 grams shouldn't be illegal. But if you happen to know of a law that says otherwise, please share it.

 

[GadgetGuy]

I stopped reading at "AI Overview". If you've never heard of "AI hallucination", please go educate yourself.

According to § 89.101, RID isn't required if a drone isn't registered and isn't required to be registered. So disabling RID on a drone that weighs less than 250 grams shouldn't be illegal. But if you happen to know of a law that says otherwise, please share it.

You can stop with the personal insults, which are a violation of the TOS!

Once again, you have decided to twist what was written to state something that is completely irrelevant.

You posted:
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"Which US law requires RID to be built into drones flown in the US?"

"Sure, some people might use a hack like that to fly illegally, but there's nothing inherently illegal about it in general."
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RID is required of all drones flown in the U.S. except those under 250g.
You stated nothing illegal about hacking manufacturer's RID in general, not specific to under 250g.
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Picking an exception does not change the rule in general, which is specifically what I was telling the OP, if he was successful in hacking RID and wanted to sell that technology to everyone for all DJI drones in the U.S.. QED.

 

[msinger]

You stated nothing illegal about hacking manufacturer's RID in general, not specific to under 250g.

You're right, but that's exactly what the OP is asking about, which is the topic we're discussing here.

In the US, there's no requirement to fly the Mini 5 Pro with RID when using a standard battery. So it shouldn't be considered illegal to disable RID if it were even possible to do so. Even DJI themselves have disabled RID on older Minis, even though the feature was built into those drones.

You can stop with the personal insults, which are a violation of the TOS!

Really? I'm just suggesting that you take a moment to learn about AI hallucination if you're not familiar with it. A lot of people don't realize it's a real thing and end up trusting whatever the AI tells them without question.

 

[GadgetGuy]

You're right, but that's exactly what the OP is asking about, which is the topic we're discussing here.

In the US, there's no requirement to fly the Mini 5 Pro with RID when using a standard battery. So it shouldn't be considered illegal to disable RID if it were even possible to do so. Even DJI themselves have disabled RID on older Minis, even though the feature was built into those drones.



Really? I'm just suggesting that you take a moment to learn about AI hallucination if you're not familiar with it. A lot of people don't realize it's a real thing and end up trusting whatever the AI tells them without question.

It's not a hallucination when it is true, and contradicts your broad false statement that it clearly contradicts, but you just want to split hairs to try and prove your superiority, while making false statements.