It is not "Out of the Box" Category 1. You still need a RID module for Part 107 compliance. Yes, I know you mention that there is a RID on top of yours at 1 point, but you do kind of brush over that important fact.
@@philipcrow3806 Not quite right. They say "it has a remote id module on top." It's an added module, not part of the drone. There is no remote ID for the US built into the drone.
Part 107 OOP categories are separate from RID requirements but they often overlap. For example, they could OOP in a FRIA without RID, but in most real world scenarios, it would have to have RID, since limiting one’s self to a FRIA isn’t practical for a part 107 operator.
Great job explaining this to the masses! Looking forward to the Neo Pro or Neo 2(?) that has built in RID and a better camera. Impressed with it so far, though!
I just wish these rules would be packaged explicitly in the box with the drone. I fear there will be a lot of confusion and/or abuse with an inexpensive unit like the NEO.
Love it. Purchased it and can't wait to test it out and post the videos. I plan to test it on a trail. What's the RID module being used? Please link it.
I understand when you say RID on top and part 107, that implies actually going online and registering the drone with the RID module tied together but it would be nice if you mentioned at least once that you have to register the drone since so many people believe that a 250g drone does not have to be registered. You can't just stick a RID module on it and then take off which I fear most pilots may do if they know they need RID for OOP. Not only do you need to register but also OOP is not open to recreational pilots. However, do CBOs prohibit sustained flight over people? I know it's not "approved" by FAA but is it prohibited by CBO?
@@PilotInstitute looking forward it. Everyone compares video mode and flight characteristics etc… No one compares photos in details - noise, chromatic aberration, highlights, sharpness etc.
Apparently, some controllers can provide Remote ID. I'm trying to figure out right now which controllers transmit their own Remote ID, and which don't. One person here reported that the FPV goggles do so. As far as I can tell, that's the only way to get Remote ID without a module, at this point. I wish DJI had included Remote ID on the Neo, with an option to turn it on or off. I'm pretty sure it's just a software thing, since the drone already has the radios needed to broadcast a beacon.
Certainly the regulations are not fair. That is why you buy a mini drone without remote ID, and then keep most of the videos you take private and share them with only your family! Besides, Most strangers on RU-vid will not care about any videos you take with your drone and they won't even watch your videos! But the FAA does scour RU-vid looking for scapegoats they can levy fines against to make themselves look like they are powerful and in control when they actually control almost nothing!
I published a video today using a DJI Neo for Operations Over People! A community event here in Michigan. And yes, I am Part 107 and attached a RID module. -a Pilot Institute grad
It gets confusing when you talk about flying over vehicles and then you talk about unless it’s in a closed environment. Thats confusing. What’s the practical situation where that would happen? I understand what you CAN do but the “unless” is confusing.
If it's a closed off event and everyone inside the event has been informed that there will be drones overhead. So, an example would be a closed off raceway with lots of people and cars where you have to pay to get in and there are signs at the entrance that say drones will be flying overhead.
At first I thought the NEO might be a good drone... Then I saw a video and saw how horribly noisy it is. Instead of avoiding the "Karens" by using a small pocket drone, you will be attracting all the Karens in a 200 yard radius to come and assail you! To make matters worse, the camera is sub par for a DJI drone. Simply put, the NEO is not worth buying.
Honestly, it's really a lot of fun to fly. With the prop guards and light weight, it can handle situations that would destroy a Mavic or Air. As someone who's more interested in flying than photography, I really enjoy mine.
The same basic rules have *always* been there for RC pilots. The difference is that now they're easier to find. Back when I flew fixed-wing RC, we had to follow the exact same rules that drone pilots do now. The only difference is that we followed those rules voluntarily, in order to keep our insurance coverage and to be allowed to fly at the model airfield. Now that anyone can buy a cheap drone and fly in their back yard, the FAA needed a way to make sure people actually knew there were rules. Hence the literal government regulation, instead of quiet cooperation with the AMA and other model aircraft groups.
