Spektrum - Sky Remote ID Module - The Video We Didn't Want To Make - RID ≠ RC RIP ??? - March 16, 24 

I’m a commercial pilot, but I haven’t flown in a few years due to an illness. I love flying little RC planes especially WWII replicas and EDF jets. Almost none of them are over 250g and I typically only fly around treetop to maybe 20 feet above treetop level. A few years ago it was a rule that you had to inform any airport within a certain radius of your flying area that you were planning to fly. I called an Air Force Base near me and told them I was flying this little foamy RC plane and they asked how high, and I told them. They were like “WTF, why are you telling us this?” I told them it was a requirement of the FAA and they told me, (as I already knew), that any REAL airplane flying as low as my RC plane had WAY more to worry about than my plane, things like trees, houses, power lines, etc…

I’ve been a pilot for more than 3 decades: part 135, 121 and now 91 corporate. I grew up on the “bad side” of my home city and attended public schools where many of my classmates spent their youth getting into trouble. I became fascinated with aviation at a very young age and my saving grace was model aviation, getting my first plane (CG Eaglet) at 12. I spent much of my youth from that point on in the basement building planes or at the flying field, where ever that happened to be - mostly behind a rural school. I’m confident this is what kept me out of trouble and led me to an amazing career. It’s very sad to see what’s been done to our hobby.

I installed Remote ID but I attached it with Boeing bolts so it may not be there when the FAA shows up.

I will never comply with remote ID. Period, end of story.

AMA lack of balls and folding to the FAA stopped me from supporting them. They allowed them to lump a helicopter and a plane in with a quad/drone.

I agree, flying at the local park spreads the most joy 🎉

In Germany our lobby organisation for RC: Deutsche Modellflieger Verband (DMFV) has managed to prevent the duty of setup such devices. We only have to print the ID out and add it inside the plane. Thats it. No electronic necessary.

Out of respect to you sir, nobody should ever buy such a device......

Brian: When the Chinese fly their next spy ballon over the U.S. will they be required to have a sky remote.

I WILL NOT COMPLY

Crying out frikn loud... there is no part of my life that doesn't have a government jack boot crushing my neck.

This is one of the reasons I now fly UMX in my back yard. Local schools and parks that had areas we were permitted to fly have now closed to use for RC planes, largely due to people flying the DJI drones around everything and not staying in the boundaries that were designated.

To fully protect my Sky Remote ID Module when I get one I will first wrap it completely in aluminum foil , install in the aircraft and then fly. That way it may survive a crash better.

I think every hobbyist should just mount one of these in their car, and then go park it in long term airport parking...

Correct me if im wrong, LAWS have to be submitted as bill, go through legislation before it goes on the books. The FAA puts forth rules, not LAWS.

Wow, all my planes just magically became less than 250g. I'm sure a police officer is carrying a scale around with him to measure planes at a park.

The FAA lazily refused to separate line of sight RC planes that have been flying safely for generations from drones. Government overreach at it's finest.

😮Thanks, Brian. I appreciate what you're trying to do .

Great video and well said Brian and camera crew! My planes will remain undocumented.

The FAA can't even regulate commercial aviation safety, this is stupid and I won't comply.

I WILL NOT COMPLY! I really doubt an agent is gonna come hours out of their way. to harass a single 52 year old man flying his model

If you have a brake light out and a clean record, you will usually get a warning to fix it and drive away. Fly safe and have fun.

Being a former, 13 years, FAA employee I feel you are being nice in your use of the word 'ludicrous' towards the FAA bureaucracy. It is a shame the AMA rolled over to the faa. I wrote my objections to the AMA twice knowing full well they aren't listening, just like the FAA. I am a FAA Certificated Pilot and FAA Certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician (A&P), with an IA Rating for many years and still own my own plane. Notice I used the term Certificated because the word license isn't in the FARS. The point is too many people DON'T do their homework in advance and listen to the power mongers that don't give an iota about us real AMERICANS. They are only concerned about their unholy paychecks...

Brian you basically said how we all feel. We appreciate you as always providing us with the most accurate unbiased info 🤙 God bless dude

Was thinking about the micro Draco today because I want one and I didn't think it would make weight. That's great to see that it's among the remote ID exempt

I really appreciate your position and explanation of the situation. Your information on installing this optional equipment is awesome too. FWIW: there are sub250 cinewhoops that can do some high quality cinematic work.

Clearly, a motivation is to increase dues for the AMA. They do some good for the hobby but understand they are a money-raising organization. This is what most of their money is geared toward, raising more money to build the kingdom.

I’m in uk Brian it hasn’t reached us yet but they can sod off if they do I won’t be complying here in uk and if they want to drive and find me bring it on , and you are right it’s just a money making scheme for the government they won’t be stopping my fun all the best to you and pilots in USA 🇺🇸 , Gary 🇬🇧just wanted to add was great video guy’s ✌️

I have been told clearly by my club that I need to have a remote ID in order to fly. Given how thick the woods are around our field, I expect this module will pay for itself.

The government do not enforce the immigration law and let millions of illegals in our country but they want to enforce this law (RID) to rc enthusiasts, really? Come get me. I’m telling them I’m from Mexico. They will leave me alone.

thanks for showing the battery powered option 👍

I must be old. As I remember it, 😉The outlaws were smokin the devils lettuce while the "good" guys were flying RC Planes. Some people are born outlaws and others have it thrust upon them!

Very helpful Brian, thank you……..

Thanks for the video! Couple things I’d like to share: 1. Sub 250 is all I fly, and I just started a year ago, but all the vets that welcomed me into this hobby fly their big boys and I want to help protect them! STOP REMOTE ID!! 2. Spektrum making proprietary products in 2024 is an absolute joke. I never have and never will buy anything spektrum. EdgeTX and ELRS is my only OS and radio Protocol, and I’ve never experienced any of these issues new people face, and I’m not locked into ANY company. DSM and Spektrum is TRASH. 3. If someone does want to comply with remote I’d, there are far better and lighter options than Spektrum. That thing is unnecessarily huge.

Having entered the hobby back in the early 80's as a teen, I can say I'm not happy that "big brother" now has his mitts on a once great little hobby.

If you open it up, can you get to the TX and RX and the SDA and SCL (if the GPS onboard has a compass (can you tell?) so you can connect it to a flight controller and use it in iNAV or BetaFlight and no use a Spektrum receiver?

Thanks you so much. Very informative , It is a transponder or similar device...

Brian, good video on a touchy subject. I think most R/C folks feel just like you do. It is always causes a problem when the Federal Government tries to address a NON ISSUE. Oh well, life goes on.....PEACE!

Our club field "Southern Indiana Flying Eagles " were denied FRIA because we are on a small active airport. We have put in for a 3rd time and are still waiting. The general consensus at the club is we will continue to fly but have to use remote ID. I personally don't think the remote ID will ok takeoff at our field, but someone has to buy it to find out.

Well said, Brian...my dji 3 has it.... my planes don't but I fly in a frea. But I seen the sky in hobby store and whatever. Glad you showed how to video.

Dang good job you guys !!! Very fair veiws you've shared and thankyou both and family for the time and effort and love you put in!!!!!! More happy flying 🙃😎😉🖤

Great Job!!! I started flying in "69" and would have never dreamt that this could have happened!

what is the stand the UMX conscendo is on? Are those available for sale somewhere?

I agree, 100% Brian

One more question, could you use that to find your plane if you lost it?

Well done for choosing to talk about this, I know you would of had a shed load of research to do to make this. Ashame you even had to but Appreciated

Will the gps data from telemetry be accurate enough to assist in finding an aircraft lost in dense vegetation?

Thank you both did a great job you have been so helpful I probably will buy one and stick it in The Tackle Box

Also one more question is about the battery size. I see on the package it says any battery 3.5 to 9 volts. Ok I got that but it also says you can connect it to the bind plug on the receiver and power it that way? Ok but it does not mention if the battery is a 6S then to me its way over the voltage limit but again Spektrum does not say any info on this connection and voltage limit, can you just plug it into the bind prot on the receiver and your good to go no matter what battery? your not going to fry the module?

Awesome awesome awesome thank you thank you thank you 100% with you

AMA isn't fighting because it will cause their membership to increase with people trying to comply.

Finally got around to setting mine up. Easy. I was under the impression that the planes had to be listed too. Just the module. I just want to be able to buy a connector wire for each plane for easy switching from plane to plane.

Thanks Brian. Should be an interesting flying season this year.

Where did you purchase that stand for the UMX Conscendo?

Thank ya'll for this video, even if it's painful. I fly at a local school field and have had many locals ask about my hobby. I'll be complying with the rule... whenever i get my module (backordered). Besides, I'm friends with the cops around here. They are facinated with the flying, but i know more about the new rules than they do. Love your channel. I have and will purchase more from your links. As Brian has noted; I was into RC 27 years ago, got back into flying a couple years ago. Cheers!

Amazon, FedEx or anybody else will NEVER deliver packages with Drones. The size of Drone required to deliver a small package that weighs only 4 pounds will have to be pretty large. WHEN, not IF, but WHEN one of those large Drones fall from the sky and hit somebody, you’re looking at massive law Suits. The drone will only be able to drop the package in the front yard. Not up on the porch. They will be using the Best equipment available, so when a kid orders something and it’s delivered, the kid throws a blanket over the Drone and keeps all the parts. Amazon just lost another Drone.

Honestly the altitude and areas that most of us fly, if a manned aircraft is there (other than maybe a helicopter), our little foam airplane is the least of their worries.

Thanks Brian. I appreciate your great review and opinions. Good Job!

This is all so that the FAA can give large corporations such as Amazon primary rights to airspace formerly protected by rule 336 for package drones. As usual, follow the money.

Nice rant! Enjoyed it. I purchased 2 units in Aug 2023. Took 6 months to get them to us. Connected to receiver and worked like a champ giving me speed and altitude. Second time out a week later the thing went crazy giving all sorts of BS data. So the first one has failed after 2 hours use. Did I expect it to work when it's made in China? Thanks Spekcrap. You took my money and delivery a turd!

Murica, 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 great video, guys! I agree with ya 100% all the way around on this topic.

Great video Brian. Thank you.

I loved the presentation. I purcahsed the same RID and its installed and a solid light. So for us rookies and maybe you stated it but I cannot find it where were you looking to get the heading and all the RID data on your transmitter. I hae the NX10. I could not find anything on any page of the NX10. Could you or anyone else show me the way. Thanks You seemed to be gettng a lot of data but I can't find the page you were on?

Bruce at Xjet is truly the best.He is a GREAT guy.

I like the speech. I hate the module. Or rather, I hate the idea of having to use such an item.

Hi Brian Denny rowe from Tucson Arizona I can see this is in your blood You're such a great person for doing this for the people Do not give up the ship keep going my friend I am hoping to see you in new videos in 2024 Your friend Danny Rowe in Tucson Az I can see this is in your blood and for something like that it is very important Don't give up keep the shows going on

Hello Brian, thank you very much for getting back to us. I appreciated your confirmation on our decision to go with the NX-10. Still unsure how the sliders work. Can you give us a quick lesson? Logan and I were watching your video on the Sport Cub S2 when you were flying with Andrew, and I said to him… That’s going to be us, and you better watch your six, because Papa!s coming! Man Brian…can you give us an idea of how many planes you have and where do you keep them all? Thanks again and great job, keep them coming. Anthony and Logan

This is R.I.D.iculous but a great comical video. Thank you for this information bravo. You got my sub.

I do spray my Bonsai tree with my UMX Tractor. Thank you camera crew; I pay myself to myself and have no contracts at present but looking forward to a getting a contract from myself to myself and hence UMX commercial... We don't have a name yet but thank you camera crew and thank you Brian because maybe I'll unbox my E-flite A10 with the twin 64mm EDFs. I do not want the wrong cop walking up on my maiden if I... probably won't do it till summer 2025 but thank god you put this warning up

I feel like you have done a great job, of talking too us, thanks BFRC.

Great commentary on the government. Fully support your views.

I am tripping on the organized kitchen cabinet! I want mine to look like that!

As a life long modeler and old geez, I wonder how a beginner can get started successfully in the hobby nowadays. Your videos and others are a definite asset to the hobby along with community support on RC Groups. It's costing me $125 club membership plus $65 AMA membership to continue flying at a FRIA plus periodic $5 fees for FAA registration.

Thank you! I own over 100 rc planes I do not like the new rules but im glad i watched your video. This is my first time hearing about this😮. I fly at home and was unaware of the new rules.

Nah I am good. Thx. Congress should focus the FAA on actual air safety.. they don't have the best record lately.

MAN….. would just love to have a beer with you!!!! Everything you (and camera crew :) ) talked about, my wife and I have discussed as well.. Just another way for big brother to get free money from us, that’s pretty much it. Keep up the good fight, love watching ALL your vids!!! Thanks for sharing

Hello I have a question on dual avian ESC can you help with this. I have it set up but I am not receiving telemetry

Family first Brian! Thanks for making this video on such a controversial subject. Regards Sir!

Very informative , forums outlaws.

Government needs to stay out of citizen's lives, period. By the way, this is mostly the fault of the drone guys who never fly their stuff with any respect to anything or anyone. Thanks drone guys. Love you and your work, Brian...

Hey Brian, you have a beautiful house and property! Greetings

Good overview and video guys.

Is there a good remote I’d device I can use on both my drone and my planes. My friend just bought one but it needs power via plugging into the receiver for power. Is there one that uses battery so I won’t need to plug it in every time I switch it to another plane/drone?

"It's right there in words (points at paper)" - Brian Phillips RID is such BS. I'm so glad I have a FRIA close by.

I've been an off and on RC flyer for a long time now. I vaguely recall hearing about the changes when they were supposed to come out in regards to drones. I didn't realize it was going to be all-encompassing the entire RC flying hobby. If the FAA Final Rule is vastly different from what the proposed rule is, they are very likely in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act and could be subject to lawsuit and injunctive relief.. 🤷‍♂️

So the two sliders are not considered 2 of ten channels? Thanks again, Anthony

Get the module, plug in a 2S, keep it in your pocket, my module on my "private" property, I'm in compliance.

Great video-thank you. I ordered in a Holy Stone-you can thank drones for this. It's a dying hobby, a mere shadow of what it was in the past and this is just another nail in the coffin. I've flown free flight, control line, and Rc for 50 years and glad I'm still flying control line and free flight.

Thanks Brian

Your expressions and delivery had me ROTFL, but you gave it the proper level of respect.

I just bought my first ever plane (FMS) and Radiomaster radio. Haven't flown them yet. My life might be easier at this point if I just throw them in the landfill and take up stamp collecting. Is stamp collecting legal?

So instead of complying with this overstep of authority, I applied to the AMA to make my 40 acres of property an AMA charter club and it was approved. Me and my wife are the only members. We had a small 600 feet x 75 feet runway asphalt runway installed. Our nearest neighbors are 3 miles away and we are 50 miles from the nearest airport. We then took all the steps the FAA required when applying for a FRIA status and after waiting for almost a year, we were granted an FRIA status. I still hold an AMA card and belong to a local club, but its nice to just step out your back door and go flying and not have to worry about some bozo trying to gain access to your property to see if your in compliance......

Very well done. I feel your thoughts are probably with the majority of flyers. The added telemetry is nice but it shouldn’t be mandatory to have this device. I’m glad camera crew was there to keep you on task, Otherwise, this would’ve been even longer.

The chemical compound name for Life batteries is LifeP04. Lithium Iron Phosphate.

Brian when I log into my account when is says FAA Drone services it only says “add service” not the thing on the left of it

Glad our club is a FRIA Free zone..

One more thing... about the AMA... membership provides liability insurance during your model flying, just in case you need it.

I have to ask. You are flying on private property correct? Do you have and or do a B4Yfly? So are you using a module for your videos? I'm the president of a club here on Long island NY. This stuff is A PAIN ! I am going to make a balance lead. adapter from 6s to 2s . That way i can just plug into whatever battery i use. And yes the rules keep changing. Great videos..

Good show thanks

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