Thanks Aaron! Here’s a tip for you. Don’t discredit your work. Telling us your vid is boring is not good marketing strategy. You bring great value! So celebrate that and stay positive! We appreciate you ☺
I was referring to the information as being boring and I took this approach because of the last video I did like this and the response I got from that. But I understand what you mean and I do appreciate the feedback!
Thanks! I especially appreciate your use of a reliable source for your explanation. Btw, your thumbnail is great, but when I misread part of it as “TEST FOR HOBBITS,” it gave me a bit of a chuckle. Maybe we can set up a FRIA in the Shire!
🤣🤣🤣 that is 100% understandable. Definitely need to work on my TN game. I'd imagine Hobbits would be very split over drone usage just like humans are lol
Glad to hear it Faith! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave some feedback as well. I do my best to stay on topic and deliver value, so I am glad that I was able to do that!
That is what I like to hear. If you are willing to fly and do the right thing, these rules shouldn't be a problem for you. Doesn't mean that I agree with all of it, just that I'm not going to give up in an ever changing world of drones
Congratulations on getting licensed! That is always a great feeling to know that you are good to go. And yes! I am very much looking forward to being able to avoid that cost from now on as well...hopefully it doesn't change again. Unfortunately, I don't know what the new recert process will look like exactly, but I will try to put out a new video about it when it becomes more clear!
I made it to the end! Thanks for the info! I just purchased my drone for real estate photography and passed my Part 107 test. I had no idea they were making these new regulations. Thanks!
Congrats on passing the test! I hope more people decide to invest in themselves like you did by starting things out right. If you don't mind me asking, where do you do the real estate photography at?
Do be aware that flights done under Part 107 (i.e. any flight you make money from) will fall under the Remote ID requirements whether it's under 250 grams or not. Don't think he covers that in the video.
@@AaronSpieler you definitely should have included that flights done under Part 107 (i.e. any flight you make money from) will fall under the Remote ID requirements whether it's under 250 grams or not.
I don't know if the module will have to come from certain manufactures or if it can just be from anyone as long as they meet the requirements. Either way, it will be interesting to see how all of this plays out.
Hey I threw this up on bardwell channel nobody is entertaining the thought of a module to get past th r id! You are the first one to even think about the thought. To me I do t care who makes it all I know is I’m not tossing all my gear out over it! The module makes sense to me so fpv is literally going to have to stay under 249 unless we buy DJI over priced feeble garbage. Ever crash a MAVIC mini ? Thing fucking explodes into bits and pieces! Goodbye 750$ hello another five Hindi to fix it! Just saying at least with a module you can fly any of ur drones whenever! And not have to be stuck forking out the cash every other day! Thanks for texting back eh appreciate it🤙🏼💯 you take care bud
Things have been changing recently, so what I am about to say might not be true anymore. But if you have your part 61, then all you need to do is take a course through the FAA online to add part 107 to your current certificate. But I will have to do more research on that to see if that is still the case
I just got to the part where you spoke of flying near an airport. LAANC section 44809 allows for airspace clearance at a defined altitude by part 49 pilots. A recreational pilot can use LAANC to request airspace. Aproval is automatic if you select all the correct preflight criteria. This is accomplished digitally through kitty hawk on you're pc, phone or tablet.
I am aware of what you are talking about, but I am not familar with it since I have not had the need to fly in controlled airspace yet. I have seen the option to do it through Airmap which is my go to airspace app, but I have not used it. I also use the B4U fly app which is powered by Kitty Hawk. But most of the time I just read sectional charts and fly in Golf airspace. After you saying this though, I might have to give this process a try to see how it goes.
Not all bad news. The LAANC system makes it very easy to get instant clearance to fly in a lot of controlled air spaces. The changes to regulations allows night flying, even in some controlled Airspace as long as certain rules are followed. The TRUST test is very easy. The new on-line recurring training for Part 107 Pilots is free. No need to pay another $200 for testing. The Remote ID requirements do not immediately go in affect. Time for the FAA to change the requirement, or just scrap it.
See, you get it. Glad to see someone else using their old noodle there and not just throwing a tantrum about "losing their freedom". I bet most of those people follow speed limits and traffic light laws which is most definitely ruining your freedom to drive any way you want.... Anyways, I agree with everything you said. I fly for real estate and a few other things and the Airmap app has been a game changer. I am looking forward to these coming changes.
Not boring at all, very appreciated info man. I got a MA2 for christmas, I've flown it only 6 times when I go mountain biking and watch the videos with my family, I don't publish them at all and I don't even have a RU-vid channel lol😂 . It's just pure fun. I think this is very complicated and a lot of time wasted. I had already thought about it a little since the whole issue of the Remote ID began and I think I will follow your advice to buy a dji mini 2 at least not to completely leave the hobby; even though what works most of the dji MA2 for me is the track me feature. Thank you very much for taking the time to simplify more than 300 pages in such a great video.
Awesome! I am glad that you found this info useful. Some people don't like what I am saying, but I am just reading right from the official source. The rules can always change and we still have quite awhile before it is all in effect, but I like to keep up with it and help other people understand as much as possible. Sounds awesome btw, getting some mountain biking footage. That is definitely on the list of shots that I want this summer. Thank you for your comment and support! I do really appreciate it.
Did I make a $1500+ mistake ordering a Autel Robotics EVO II? It's supposed to arrive tomorrow and has already been shipped! I've been reading every law and bylaw for drone operation in my location. I totally missed this remote ID law somehow. I'm going to be getting my Part 107 license because I want to make $$$ flying sUAS for a career. I'll also register my drone with the FAA as soon as it arrives and before first flight. Just hope my ambition to become a career drone pilot isn't deflated due to bad timing on my part. Thank you for the info and the time explaining the situation
Let me just say that you did NOT make a mistake. If you register your drone, you can fly as a hobbyist. If you get your part 107, you can fly commercially. The only downside that you will potentially find yourself in at this point will be not having standard remote ID built into the drone. Even then, it is still somewhat unclear on how this will all work and I am sure that by September of 2023 things will be much more clear. You might end up having to purchase a broadcast module in order to comply with remote ID, but that will work fine. Also, you may be in the market for a new drone by then anyways, so I wouldn't fret too much right now. Enjoy your purchase, get your license, and keep up with the ever changing rules and laws so that you know what is happening.
@@AaronSpieler Thank you for the reply and the video. I've registered the EVO 2 with the Faa and placed my stickers I had made with the registration number on it per FAA regulations. I'm now working on how to go about getting my Part 107 license the right way. I purchased the P107 handbook and a study guide for the test. I hope I'm doing it correctly but I have no idea where to start with taking the test. I love my drone and I plan on using it to make money. I want to turn it into a career and not just a hobby
Hey man, great video! Exactly what I was looking for with excellent explanation. I literally bought a Mini 2 about an hour ago, lol. SO RELIEVED! Hahahaha!
I am glad this was helpful for you. There is a lot of confusion surrounding drones now a days and I just want to do what I can to help people understand. It does sound like the Mini 2 will not have to abide by the Remote ID final rule. I will say that, do your best to stay up to date with the rules. It can change at any point. Just something to keep in mind. I hope you have a great time flying!
I stayed to the end , thanks very informative. I just bought a Mavic 2 as a hobbyist, . I Haven"t flown the drone yet , though I'm still doing my research on everything from laws and how fly lawfully . Feeling very discourage about getting into the drone world. .. Thanks for the info.
I know it may seem discouraging and there are certainly a ton of things to learn. With that said, if you are serious about flying then get your part 107. Not only does this make your flights legal, but it also will teach you a lot of about airspace and flying in general. I took a course through a site called remotepilot101.com and i have passed my knowledge test twice. Granted, I fly for my film business and this is all out of necessity for me, but I was doing all of that way before I was flying commercially anyways. You do need to figure out how much you want to put into it, but don't give up! It is not a bad activity to be apart of!
I just want to make sure you’re legal but you might want to get a scale that can weigh 250 g. The only one that we weighed that’s under the 250 g is the DJI mini 2. Even the DJI mini 1 weighed over the 250 g because of the battery. If you put a DJI mini 2 battery in there weighs less than 250 g. Even the mavic 2 weighs over, like I said the only one that we weighed and Weighed under 250 g is the DJI mini 2. Please don’t take my word watch some videos do your homework I’m just letting you know what we found.
You make a good point because the FAA does use the verbiage "takeoff weight". But this still leads to confusion because if you have the Mini 2 that DJI lists as being 249 grams, then you don't need to register the drone if you are flying as a hobbyist. But if you add a payload or your physical drone somehow weights 251 grams on a scale, are you required to register it? Then we get into people that build their own drones and that means they have to weigh it and be honest about the weight and all that. The point I am making is that if you buy a drone from a company, then I think the FAA only cares about what the manufacturer states as the weight. Ultimately, register your drone no matter what. It is 5 bucks and good for 3 years. And if you ever want to fly it under part 107 then you are good. Just another area of frustration for people who want to do the right thing and yet find mixed ideas and information due to vague documentation.
I made it to the end. Great info. Gonna take my part 107 at some point but I'm gonna wait to see the outcome of the lawsuit against the FAA before I buy a new drone. Thx.
Glad you made it! From what I have seen over the years, having a part 107 just seems like more and more of a good idea. I understand that people don't like it, but as far as protecting yourself goes I think it is well worth it. I am not that well caught up on the lawsuit, but I think it is a good thing that people are challenging that FAA. I don't mind obeying federal law, but I also think their is a time and place to speak up. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Thank you! I'm glad you found it informative, my goal is to help people make educated decisions and not get involved with something that they aren't going to like. I think the coming drone laws are a good thing, but I know everyone sees it differently!
They have many areas of concern about drones. They can be used to take C4 explosives to do big damage. Of course the criminals are unlikely to comply. They have drone jammers they use to protect an area of immediate concern. And the bad guys can probably change frequencies. In the end our ever improving tech causes massive headaches because it puts too much power in the wrong hands. Carl Sagan warned that tech might advance faster than we develop ourselves ... worries me! BTW, your presentation is the perfect knowledge upgrade for me, well done.
Unfortunately I believe you are right. Laws and rules are put in place to help keep society on the same page. Obviously not everyone agrees with certain laws no matter what they are about. But as you pointed out, the irony is with people committing criminal acts because the law is not something they plan to follow in the first place. So law abiding citizens get screwed and criminals do what they want anyways. In the end, we have to worry about ourselves and do what we can to do the right thing. I am glad you found the video useful! Thanks for leaving a comment.
I am thinking about a DJI Air 2s. I wonder how much the remote id will weigh(probably not much), how big and what the cost will be. I guess we will know soon.
When I hear the word "module", I think of a larger piece of hardware. But hopefully you are right and it is a small beacon of some sort that gets the job done. I am still rocking the OG Mavic Air and I am holding off until I know the drone has standard RID before I upgrade. My next drone will be an FPV as well because it will suit my work requirements better, but everyone has different goals for their drones. Personally, if you are going to fly recreational, I think holding out for standard RID will be worth it. No point in buying a drone now only to have to modify it within the next year. But that is just my two cents. Blue skies and happy flying!
I made it to the end and it clarifies some of the "30 second news" spots. I use a drone to observe farm and ranch land. Due to wind a small drone won't work so most likely my drone hobby has an end date. I'm in Texas and we have restrictive drone laws. Technically it is illegal to use a drone to conduct a wildlife census on your on land. The legal "overkill" is succeeding.
I had no idea that Texas had laws like that! I was born and raised there, but I haven't really lived there during my drone flying years. I am glad that you were able to get some usefulness out of my video though! Hopefully things will get better sooner than later, but I won't hold my breath.
I made it to the end bc it is important info to know. I just bought a drone but I’m going to return it if I can. I don’t want to deal with stress of potentially incurring thousands of dollars in fines if you make a simple mistake. It sounds like the FAA is trying to drum recreational flyers out of the industry.
If we were to jump 5 years into the future, I think "flying for fun" will still exist. Here is why. The FAA wants all drones to have Remote ID, most likely with session ID. This is no doubt driven by companies like Amazon that want drone fleets for their business plans. I know that doesn't sound good and it is definitely a concern for all of us, but I think we will be OK. Remote ID is essentially a license plate for your drone, granted it does give more info than a license plate. But according to the FAA website, that info will only be available to law enforcement. Granted, I know people believe that "drone vigilantes" will be able to do the same thing, but that is yet to be determined. But I digress. If all drones in flight have remote ID that is broadcasting a session ID, then you are good to go. "Flying for fun" will go away because of needing a part 107 way before remote ID ruins it. People like the idea of going to buy a drone and flying it where they want with no restrictions. Then they get upset when there are restrictions and claim it is infringing on their rights. If so, I expect all these people outside of the DMV with signs demanding the removal or vehicle registrations and driver licenses. My point is, putting a flying object in the air is a responsible decision, no matter how small the drone is or how high you fly it. For professionals like me, these changes are a good thing. For the hobbyist, get your license so you can enjoy all the same advantages. Doesn't hurt to learn more about the activity that you are doing. But if in the end you don't want to deal with it, then don't deal with it. No one is requiring you to fly a drone. I am not directing that towards you, just a general statement. I just wish more people took your approach towards it. I'll stop ranting though, thanks for your feedback. Where is your production based out of just out of curiosity? Hope things are going well!
It was great! Those of us with an attention span greater than a gnat we took away a great amount of information. Great job, well presented, thanks for your effort. took the trust exam super easy. Its free, it took me 15 min to complete online. i will get my part 107 just to cover the bases and remove the FFA's teeth in case I case sell pics or footage sometime. Its way cheaper than 100k.
I appreciate this comment and honestly, you are the person I made the video for. Most of the people that shouldn't be flying will be weeded out by the laws just like the FAA is intending. Which is good for the rest of us who take it seriously and understand what we are doing. Thanks for the feedback!
Man, i was about to spend 2k on the Air 2s with Smart controller. Now i'm going to think about it long and hard. I just wanted to have fun! Thanks government!
I'm glad I was able to provide some food for thought! I think it can still be a great experience to fly a drone, you just need to really consider if you want to deal with all of the extra non sense around it.
If you are flying for fun and not making money with drone footage your good. Just pay attention to the weight of the drone. You will have to pay a $5 fee to register your drone weighing 250 grams or above. Drone flying becomes a mess if you plan to make money with it.
I have been making money for over a year with drone flying for my business and haven't had any problems. Just do a little research and keep yourself up to date and you will be fine.
I watched the whole video, and thanks so much for the info. I was thinking about upgrading to the DJI Mavic Air 2s, but after watching your video I think I'm just gonna get the Mini.
Awesome! I am glad that you found it useful. One thing to keep in mind about the Mini that I didn't mention in the video is that if you fly commercially, then you still have to register it. The weight limit no longer matters. And if you register it, you have to abide by part 89. So if you are flying as a hobbyist, then the mini is the way to go! Hope that helps.
Informative video. Although, I always have to laugh when people state that address, full name, etc. isn't "particularly sensitive information"; ever heard of doxing? SWATing? Sure you can get that information through other means and it's good that the FAA seems to have clarified that issue a bit, but it's also not something to write off lightly.
I have never heard of either those actually, but I just looked them up and that does seem like a problem. The reason that I say it isn't particularly sensitive info is because we put that kind of info all over the internet voluntarily anyways. So I'm sure RID will have its problems, but personally I am not that concerned about this issue. But I may live to regret saying that. I appreciate your feedback!
@@AaronSpieler Maybe I'm missing something, but the "Final Rules", as pointed out in your section time stamped 9:33 "What Information Will Remote ID Be Broadcasting" doesn't appear to say anything about including the pilot's name and home address in what is actually broadcast. Just a "Unique Identifier" and telemetry info relative to the current flight. What am I missing? BTW... I DID watch 'till the end. Important info for sure... Good job presenting it and THANK YOU!
I just bought an Air 2s And its menu there is a place to turn remote ID on and off. You can put some of your information in there so it appears a DJ is already done this on this drone
This is true. Even my Mavic air that is several years old at this point also has that setting. The issue is that the FAA hasn't said what "protocol" will be used for Remote ID. Essentially meaning that it is possible that the Remote ID that DJI has put into their drones may not comply with the way the FAA ends up setting it up. While this is unlikely due to DJI's popularity, it is still a possibility. So lets hope that they end up including all these DJI drones in their RID protocol.
That would definitely be the most thorough option, but I don't know if it would ultimately be the best use of ones time simply since there is a lot of info in there that isn't important for the average flight. I have considered reading it myself actually, maybe I will at some point and see what I can make of it. But for now, I am going to follow the rules and stay up to date with the mainstream info. Have you read the whole thing?
@@AaronSpieler yes there are some Oddities in it. For instance instead of using words like propguards for flights over people and at night require in thier words no exposed moving or rotating parts that can cut skin. Propguards have exposed rotating parts the fingers can come in contact with. Now I know they ment propguards but that could make it hard to understand for civilians and law enforcement. It is worth a read.
The FAA says that any flight that is "in furtherance of a business" requires the Remote Pilot In Command to be a part 107 holder. Many people have debated what this really means, but I take it as better safe than sorry to just have your part 107. With that said, if you are confident that your flights are truly categorized as a hobbyist only, then all you should have to do is register both of those drones. I hope this was helpful!
Yes, I made it to the end! :) And SO, my question is: As a first time drone buyer who would be just a hobbyist, (as of this post, 7/13/21) are there any decent, under $200 drones out there that have the Remote ID ability already installed? I looked at the at the Mavic Mini (and not to sound too cheap), but $400 is a little more than I want to spend right now.
Most drone manufacturers haven't begun to install remote id yet. The manufacturers of the price point you are coming in at likely will go out of business rather than comply unless the remote id transmitter is ridiculously cost effective to incorporate into their drones. This is another reason remote id will put a severe damper on the hobbyist drone market. People like yourself who just want to get their feet wet won't because the entry-level price point will likely increase because competitors to the bigger manufacturers will no longer exist & the bigger companies will make the cost of entry beneficial to their bottom line.
As far as I know, there are no drones that have it installed yet. There is some debate online about whether or not DJI already has standard remote ID already installed. This is because in the menu system of the drone app, there is a section about remote ID. There are also rumors that DJI started implementing remote ID years ago in hopes that the FAA would pick their proprietary remote ID broadcasting system. If there was one drone company that could make that happen, it would be DJI. With all that said, I can not recommend any drones personally since I have not actually used anything other than DJI, but if you want to go under $200, you will probably have to look at some of the much smaller companies. I am sorry that I could not be more helpful!
Fantastic! Just keep in mind that if you ever do any commercial work, then you will have to register your mini and then you will be subject to part 89. Just something to keep in mind!
I watched it all and thanks for the info. It would suck and discourage many folks if they had to spend $170 to take a test every two years in my opinion. Now, with this remote drone id stuff, I was wondering if you had any idea how this might be accomplished because I was getting ready to buy a drone (doing research)? Is it something that can be done with a firmware update you think? Do you think that you each manufacturer will sell something that you will be able to attach to your drone? Is there something else that could be done with this remote id stuff?
Glad you liked it! I will do my best to answer your questions. As far as the test goes, it is actually free now. Every two years you have to do online training that the FAA provides free of charge. Sure, the cost was frustrating before. But for most commercial pilots that are making money off of their part 107, it was a small price to pay even if it was just out of greed from the FAA. But like I said, that isn't a thing anymore. Now, as far as which drones have standard remote ID, my understanding is that none of them do. There are some theories online that DJI has been implementing their own proprietary RID for some time now so that when the FAA does implement it then DJI can just "turn" it on in a firmware update like you said. But would old drones be included? Who knows. I would imagine that the companies will sell their own broadcast modules, but I also bet that third party companies will start making cheaper ones. There are still lots of unknowns here which makes purchasing a drone right now even more difficult. I have been trying to hold off myself, but I am having an increasing demand to upgrade for my film business. So we will see. I hope this was helpful. Feel free to ask any other questions!
It's kinda odd that motor vehicles kill more people than any drones that I know of (besides military drones) but you don't have to keep your drivers license up to date every 2 years.
Then I would recommend the Mavic Mini. I have a few DJI products and I personally think they are solid. I know some people don't like them, but I haven't had any serious issues. And the Mini, as of right now, is the drone that is geared for people that want to fly for fun. The cool part is that they still put some cool features in them as well. Hope this helps!
Thanks for good info. I believe that you should have stressed the part that the location of the pilot is revealed by remote ID with the risk of being harassed by self appointed drone police infringing on you privacy.
I didn't stress on that very much because that info will only be accessible by law enforcement according to the website. That is the whole point of using a session ID, which is essentially a license plate. I'm sure people will try to find ways to get that info on their own, but I'm not sure how the whole process will end up working so I don't want to jump to any conclusions. But I appreciate your feedback! I'm glad you found the video helpful.
@@AaronSpieler I'll comment more on this later along with a few other things, but did want to say this. I'm a private pilot and airplane owner. Anyone can look up the N number of my airplane and have my name and address. So welcome to the FAA's world! Drones have become a victim of their own success. The FAA is using the same template that they use for aircraft and pilot licenses. I'll expand more on that later.
@@bikentrike I agree with you that they are bringing drones under the same umbrella as manned aviation. I am curious to hear more on your thoughts with all this, although I am a little confused with the N number comparison. If I am flying my Cessna around for fun, someone with bino's could definitely see the N number if they really tried. Or when at an airport as well. With drones, you would never be able to see any kind of physical identifier while in flight. Otherwise the drone is with you or crashed somewhere. Hence why remote ID is broadcasted and not a visible trait. Unless I am missing something in which case please let me know. I want to learn as much about this as I can!
@@AaronSpieler You are absolutely right about your take on the N number comparison. However, you may have answered your own question in that since a drone can't be identified visually, like an airplane, the FAA has come up with a way to do it electronically. It's actually not all that far away from where general aviation is headed, now that ADSB is is required in certain airspace. It's not a far jump to see that the FAA is going to require ADSB in private aircraft in more and more airspace. I also think we'll see more and more regulation as the drone population continues to climb. The one bright side is that, since the under 250g arena is somewhat unregulated (at this time), we'll see a tremendous growth in technology in that area.
@@bikentrike I would suppose that just like with an N number or even your license plate on a car, if you aren't breaking any laws then you have nothing to sweat. Now I understand that this isn't always the case, but at least that is how it is supposed to be. Your average licensed driver isn't crying foul over having to display their license plate. Pilots don't throw tantrums over having to show their N number. So why are licensed drone pilots freaking out over remote ID. I believe it is because a lot of people don't like following drone laws. They just want to fly wherever and whenever they want with no regard to the law. So now that something is being introduced that will impact their ability to do that, they are getting pissed. As far as privacy goes, the FAA has said that your session ID being broadcasted through standard remote ID will only be readable by law enforcement and the FAA. I can understand why people don't believe this and are skeptical, but that is what the black and white says right now. Everyone is allowed to have their opinions and vent their concerns, but I just don't see things the same way. I feel like it is just like anything else in life. You don't have to drive a car, you don't have to fly a plane, you don't have to carry a gun, you don't have to a lawyer, your don't have to be a plumber, you don't have to be a drone pilot. When people decide to get into a craft or profession, usually there is a whole world of things happening that anyone on the outside won't know. So if someone doesn't like the rules, then don't fly a drone. Pretty simple. Now, the one point of contention that I DO completely understand is the feeling that a lot of these changes are being driven by Amazon and the like so that they can ultimately make more money. So people feel screwed over unnecessarily because rich people want to get richer and they just want to enjoy flying. But once again, this happens in so many areas of life and we all have to decide how we want to interact with it on our own. Lastly, (sorry for the lengthy reply) the sub 250 gram category of drones only has an advantage for non commercial flights. If a mini is being used for commercial operations then it has to be registered and therefore is subject to part 89. Just recently realized that that was the case which is a bummer.
What I'm worried about is, are they gonna brick my drone if its not broadcasting? I literally just bought my very first drone. Mavic air 2. And it doesn't have the remote ID thing. So if dji doesn't come out with an ID tag for it will it become a 900 dollar brick?
If you still have that drone by the time RID becomes implemented, then you will have the option to retrofit a broadcast module onto it so that you will still be able to broadcast a signal and be in compliance. Hopefully DJI is able to do something about it though through updates. I have read on some websites that some drones DO have the technology already installed, but it just isn't active yet because the FAA has not required it.
Basically, if you have a drone that is over 250 grams, it has to be registered. If you are flying commercially, then your drone has to be registered regardless of weight. So the mavic mini for example will still be allowed to fly for fun WITHOUT RID once this all goes into action. But if your drone is registered and does NOT have RID, then you basically fall into the AMA world where there will designated areas that you can go fly your drone in a bubble basically. Pretty dumb and useless if you ask me. But does that make sense?
I just want to make sure you’re legal but you might want to get a scale that can weigh 250 g. The only one that we weighed that’s under the 250 g is the DJI mini 2. Even the DJI mini 1 weighed over the 250 g because of the battery. If you put a DJI mini 2 battery in there weighs less than 250 g. Even the mavic 2 weighs over, like I said the only one that we weighed and Weighed under 250 g is the DJI mini 2. Please don’t take my word watch some videos do your homework I’m just letting you know what we found.
This is a good point. My understanding is that it is based on what the manufacture lists it as, but I could be wrong. If it is a home made drone, then it is up to you to have integrity and register it if it is over the weight limit. Obviously the FAA will never really know until you get caught/an incident occurs that has an investigation attached to it.
I have an Autel Evo and they put the onus on the pilot whether to follow the rules or not. Unfortunately their support isn't that great and batteries will become impossible to find. I'm thinking of a DJI Air 2S. Does DJI force updates onto the drone or controller periodically before you can even fly? I imagine when Remote ID goes into affect that might happen. Either update or they won't even let you take off. I fly in open desert, no planes, people, etc and usually no cellular service. I am willing to take my chances going rougue but if DJI will just ground your aircraft I might just have to learn how to build my own. And no I'm not going to an approved FAA no remote ID zone to fly.
DJI does push out updates from time to time, but I have the original Mavic Air, so it has been awhile since I have gotten an update. I also use one of my old Samsung phones to fly with and it doesn't have a SIM card. So you don't need cell service or the internet to fly. The catch is if you ever connect that device to the internet again, it will download your flight data to the DJI servers. So if the FAA ever catches wind of your flights, they can get a warrant to seize your flight records from the DJI servers. That is my understanding, but I could be wrong. Everyone will have to make their own decisions to fly legally or not. I am simply here to try and help people understand what is going on and be informed at the least. I appreciate your feedback!
@@AaronSpieler I bought a Motorola on Black Friday for $40 bucks that I never activated and use for flying. However it does connect to wifi automatically at home. I'm assuming I'd have to have the app running at that time for the update to happen. There are plenty of asshats flying around and then dumb enough to post on RU-vid. They'll post a range test and can't understand why the FAA doesn't bust them. It just seem like the FAA is going overboard on this. If the govt is that worried about public safety, how about grounding cell phones from talking/texting while in motion?
I agree that there are reasons for these decisions that are not shared with the public. With that said, aviation rules have always been more strict than most "ground" rules if you will. Most people don't deal with the FAA on a daily basis so they get triggered when the FAA makes changes that they don't understand. I am not saying that the changes are justified all the time, but it is not a unprecedented thing for the FAA to do.
Remote ID is at least I worry about it right now. 1. It won’t be effective till October 2023. 2. There is a lawsuit filed against this rules. So this might change. 3. The chance that you get busted flying without remote ID is so small unless someone specifically wait on you to fly and report you. 4. If you are flying under 107 then, you pretty much have no choice.
September 16th, 2023 is the exact date that we all have to fly under part 89 and have remote ID. Can you share any links for this lawsuit? I would love to learn more about it and see if it is having an impact on these rules. I agree that in most cases, you will be able to get away with it for awhile, but I don't think it is a wise thing to avoid forever. Not to mention, by 2023 all drones will have remote ID built in and I bet you won't have an option to turn it off and it might be a federal offense if you try to, but I don't know that for sure. Lastly, part 89 only applies to registered drones. As of right now registration is based on weight. So a drone like the Mavic mini that weighs less than the 0.55 pound requirement for registration will not have to fly under part 89 and therefore won't need remote ID. But if you are flying "in furtherance of a business" with the Mavic Mini, then you do need your part 107. This definitely doesn't make sense, but that is how it is written right now and I haven't seen anything to clarify this on the FAA website. So it is not a concern right now, but I think all of this info is worth keeping up with and seeing how it changes as we get closer. Thanks for your feedback!
@@AaronSpieler ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ASKQvYySJWs.html here is the video that they are discussing about lawsuit. I agree if you have newer drone that have remote ID built-in, very likely that you cant turn it off or can’t take off when it’s off. So this is when older drones have advantage since they don’t have remote ID builtin, attaching the external module on drone is not enforceable. You can practically fly without registration, remote ID, until you get busted somehow. Even software update on drone can’t really tell if you have module attached or not since the module is just plainly broad casting your flight info anyways. I think the ones that have significant impact is future release drone that have remote ID built-in.
@@AaronSpieler I also agree with you when they say under 250 grams drone doesn’t require registration or remote ID, then all of the sudden if you fly for business, you need remote ID and license regardless of the weight or size of drone, which doesn’t make sense at all. So to me, this is nothing about concerning about safety but just money making opportunity for them cuz what difference would it make flying 250 grams drone for recreational and business anyways
I have tried to do some more reading on this very topic because it seems like a lot of people are not agreeing about it. As it is written right now, the ONLY requirement for registration is weight. It doesn't matter what you are flying for. So if you don't have to register your drone, then you don't have to adhere to part 89, but you do need your part 107. Does not make sense, but that is how it is written. In fact, the FAA website says that for who has to fly in accordance with Remote ID. Quote, "All drone pilots required to register, including those who fly for fun, for business, or for public safety, must operate their drone in accordance with the final rule on remote ID beginning September 16, 2023..." So as you can see, even they say that it is based on the requirement to register. The fact that they worded it that way makes me believe that if you don't have to register your drone, you don't have to comply. And if you are flying a mini, then you don't have to register. I don't see this rule lasting forever, definitely seems like that is not their intention, but as of right now, this seems to be the black and white that exists. I could be wrong, but I would love to see where it says so because I have wasted hours looking for it lol.
Actually, I have been wrong this whole time. I just found this on the drone zone site which may be where you are pulling this from. "Part 107 operators must add manufacturer and model information for all UAS that they own and operate". It does say ALL UAS. Would be nice if they put that in all caps. Or ya know, make that abundantly clear on all their other sites. Either way, I will definitely have to clear up this mistake in a future video.
I just bought a mini2. This sounds a lot like the difference between an ultralight airplane and a certificated plane. Weight limits and all. This is adsb for drone pilots and allows the law enforcement and feds to easily bust you where before they had to work at it. This reminds me why I am no longer interested in flying. I no longer use any of my licenses or certificates and the government is a big reason why. That and cost. Maybe I'll change my mind one day who knows. Otherwise I will do what so many other pilots have done. Fly the small stuff and have fun. Thank you and be safe.
Thank you for your comment Ron. I always love to hear how manned pilots feel about all this stuff. I personally don't mind the cost and jumping through the hoops, plus I need to have a drone for my film company. But I understand why this is really turning a lot of people off to the idea of flying. All I want to do is try to give people the information to make informed decisions.
I had my air 2 shut down mid flight and was still in VLOS had to traverse through some nasty stuff to retrieve it. How it missed creeks and tress I have no idea.. I’m done if they can do that
Wow! That sucks. I haven't heard of that actually happening to anyone yet. I would love to see that flight log. I'm curious what the drone says happen. Sorry to hear that though!
I don't know, I'll get straight to it. But my best guess is no. I think there is one major difference between sUAS and RC Craft, and that is where they are flown. Since drones have cameras on them, people not only use them for work, but also for their photo and video enjoyment. Therefore people are far more likely to want to fly all over the place. With RC airplanes and helicopters, my understanding is that most of those pilots fly in AMA designated areas. And since those areas are established for flying those areas, they fly within the rules and guidelines of that location. I know that is kind of wordy, but that is my take on it. But once again, I don't know that for sure. Does that answer your question?
Do you have or know of a video with updated information for beginner drone flyers? I am very nervous to do the wrong thing and then have a ridiculous fine sent to me. I don’t even have a drone yet and I’m already wondering if I just need to go get my part 107 license just to cover my butt.
I know that I focused on remote ID in this video, but the info that I talked about is all still accurate to my knowledge. With that said, I know that I didn't really talk about what beginners should be doing right now and I think I will make a video about that soon! For now, here are some thoughts that I have because I remember feeling exactly the way you described yourself when I started. First off, I always recommend getting your part 107. Not only does it give you that protection of sorts, but you will learn a lot of important aeronautical info that can be very helpful to fly. Now, you might feel like that your flights are not commercial flights, but the FAA might. They use the phrase "in furtherance of a business" as their catch all. I remember watching another RU-vidr a couple years ago who actually meet with an FAA agent. The agent told him that if he flew his drone to record his kids playing in the backyard and a Coke truck went by out front and the drone captured it, that footage would become "in furtherance of a business" and you would need a part 107 to post that footage, even to a personal facebook account. Now, I think this whole scenario is a bit extreme and I have a feeling it isn't totally accurate, but this is a great example of how there is a lot of grey area with all of this and therefore, get your 107 and then you don't have to worry about that aspect of it. As far as buying a drone would go right now, I would NOT recommend buying a brand new drone that doesn't have standard remote ID built in. I have had the same drone for almost 3 years and it still is doing just fine. They can last for years if you take care of them. My point, waiting to invest a lot of money until you can get a drone with standard remote ID. I have read rumors saying that all DJI drones already have it built in, but I have not been able to confirm that through any official channels. I hope this was helpful, feel free to ask more questions. But like I said, I think this would be a good topic to make a video on. What kind of questions do you have that you would like answered?
@@AaronSpieler this is gold, thank you! I’m starting to study for it, I’m going to get the license just so I can avoid a lot of the grey area. Some questions I have now are - so getting my 107 is my 1st step, what are the steps after that? Is the 107 the end all and I can just fly freely within the rules and guidelines of drone flying? It is my understanding that if you get the dji mini, if your intent is to use on RU-vid, you still need your license, is that right? Also, The remote ID thing is a little fuzzy to me, what is it exactly? Is it a tracker and anytime you fly you are being monitored? Or is it something else? That’s interesting that dji’s drones may have it already, if you get clarification on that please let us know. I really enjoyed this video you made here and thought it was very thorough and clearly stated for a newbie to drone lingo like me. Thanks for making it and I look forward to the video you make for beginners.
This is all fantastic! I will definitely run with this. I can't say for sure when I will make a video about it, but it will be soon, so I hope you are around to catch it!
Sweet man! I appreciate it lol. And I agree. It does feel like it is a bit overboard. But, get a drone that is under 250 grams and you won't have to worry about it at all. At least that is what is sounds like right now. But even if you do fly a normal drone and broadcast info, I don't think it is much different that a license plate on a car. I think it is something that people may be able to see about your drone, but it doesn't seem like it will be broadcasting all of your personal details. Especially with that Session ID. I think like anything, the federal government is changing things and it is uncomfortable. But in the end, there isn't a whole lot we can do about it as we well know when it comes to the government. We will just have to wait and see.
Welcome to my world! I am a Part 61 pilot, and I have to comply with the same ‘invasion of privacy’ .......in the interest of SAFETY!!!!!! Like it or not, a drone operator is now operating an “aircraft” in complicated airspace. It is a shame that there are ‘childish’ and ‘irresponsible’ operators out there that think it is fun to harass people on the ground, harass lifestock, and , in general, be rude to people because it is ‘fun’. Because of people like that, professional people are having to jump through hoops and give up some freedom, just to make it easier to catch the unprofessional people that don’t care about doing things correctly. It is a shame that we have to do this.....but I have been flying as a commercial pilot for 40 years; i have to do the same thing for the aircraft that I fly manned. It is part of playing the game. Anything below 250 grams is a ‘toy’ ; anything more is an aircraft.......even if you are doing it ‘for fun’, the aircraft can still cause damage to people and property. It still is operating in airspace that manned aircraft operate in. You are welcome to come join us in the airspace , but we all have to abide by the rules. The rules are just newer to UAS!🤪
@@kennethmoore6288 I actually mentioned this comparison in the video, but I believe I cut it out. I couldn't agree more with the way you worded it. I am also a skydiver and I hope to have my part 61 someday. I love aviation in general. With that said, I try to give the FAA the benefit of the doubt when I can. I know these changes are coming to the UAS world because of companies like Amazon. But I also believe that it was just a matter of time as well. When the Model T hit the road, people didn't need a drivers license. Things have changed since then. The same can be expected here. And I agree, the age old problem of one person ruining it for everyone is also a factor here. But as someone that flies my drone professionally, I don't mind the extra rules because it is actually making things better. As far as privacy goes, anyone who has a social media account should not be worried about privacy because we have already handed all that over to big tech companies anyways. I completely get where people are coming from and why they are upset, but that is why I made this video. At the end of the day, people will fly legally or not and laws will just keep coming our way. It was nice to hear your perspective though. Good to know I am not the only one.
Good luck on your part 61 dream!!!! It is very expensive, very time consuming, and also very rewarding! It will definitely be worth the effort!!! Yeah, the world has changed. I have a book written in 1975 where one of the famous aviation writers of the day was lamenting transponders as being “only for the airliners that could afford such nonsense! “ He went on to say “.....I wouldn’t have one in my aircraft if it was given to me! A total waste of money and nothing gained!”. IF he is still alive today, I guarantee he is flying with one in his plane; and probably spent a LOT of money for it.....especially if it is ADSB certified. FAA part 107 is catching everyone up to be working in the ‘NextGen’ system. Drone operators are feeling this effect now just like Part 61 pilots did in the 70’s and 80’s. I know your pain.......I understand your pain; I’ve been there!!!!!! But, if you want to play the game, you have to start loving with the rules. We are all playing in the national airspace system, whether you like it or not. Granted, I would LOVE to go back to the way flying was in the 30’s to the 50’s! Sadly, I can’t! But I will follow the rules of today so that I can still fly! Rest assured, if whoever is reading this today stays in this emerging industry for 30-40 years, you will be writing diatribe like this to the ‘newer’ industry professionals wishing you had the ‘Wild West’ flying like we had in the teens!😂 BTW.......it is tough getting old!!!!!🤪
Waste of time having a drone now, regulations are getting strick. A lot of those who used to review them have given up. FAA dies not want you to fly a drone and sqeezing you out. Next stage is a license.
Needing a license has been around for awhile, so I'm not sure what you mean by "next stage". Also, these drone laws are helping my company out, so it is only squeezing out the people that shouldn't be flying
Yeah I was all excited to get into drones, but I think I'll stick with guns. Bad as the BATFE is to deal with, I don't have energy to dodge a whole new set of ever-shifting punitive "gotcha!" laws from the FAA. Sic Semper.
There is a lot to know and keep track of. Manned aviation has been doing it for decades, so drones are just getting introduced into it. After 3 years of flying, it has actually been a lot easier and more straight forward than I expected. Just takes time like with anything else.
It is definitely a lot to keep up with if you only want to fly for your own enjoyment. If I didn't fly for my job, then I would be in the same boat as you. It is a shame that they seem to be killing off the hobbyist. At this point, hobbyist might as well get their part 107 to cover their lower posteriors. I completely understand why that won't happen.
As an amateur photographer I only wanted to capture the beauty of where I live along the Russian River and West Sonoma County coast, Northern California. During the recent Walbridge fire near Guernville CA, 25 miles from my house, updates wouldn't let me fly for 2weeks. I was nowhere near the problem. Wish I could share some the amazing shots I've captured with my M2P.
Were you checking live resources like B4U Fly, Airmap, or the DJI air chart map? If so, how far out did the restricted airspace go? I am simply curious because 25 miles does seem like plenty of separation, but maybe there was more to it. Just speculating here, but I get your frustration. It is just part of the craft unfortunately.
Yes, I do use AirMap and B4UFLY. Where I live, Russian River Valley I pretty rural so there aren't many restrictions at all. Exceptions are State Parks and Marine Sanctuaries, Schools, etc. During the fire I spoke of it was DJI that imposed the no fly zone through and mandatory update. Later I learned they made a mistake.
It's like I'm trying to stand on a sheet of ice and juggle 3 chainsaws while I try to learn how to fly my drone and be responsible. Have local law enforcement trying to enforce airspace and state laws regarding airspace when it is beyond their jurisdiction, miss-informed civilian white knights, ever shifting rules from the FAA.. I feel attacked every time I launch, already anxious enough without things being so vague, unclear and so poorly defined on many of the rules as well. I can't help but feel like they did this on purpose so no matter what you do, they can 'bust you' depending on how they interpret them on a case-by-case instance.
Drones offer a new level of convenience to big corporate companies like Amazon. They are also the companies that are backing the politicians to change the laws in their favor. So when it comes to us normal people, it causes more trouble than it should. I think the benefits of remote ID outweigh the cons, but I know I am one of the few that look at it that way. I fly commercially and these changes will help me out, but for the everyday flight it definitely makes things more complicated than is necessary. And like you said, flying a drone well and being safe is already hard enough and when you add all these other factors it can take all the joy right out of it. With that said, if you know the laws, the airspace, and the purpose of your flight, you will be ok. I have been flying for 3 years and I have never once ran into a problem with anyone. Maybe I am lucky, but I also do a lot of research and planning before I fly. I hope you don't give up on it!
@@AaronSpieler The guys sticking cameras in peoples faces IMO need to be licensed just like a drone pilot at minimum a business license as they are collecting money off the videos...
@@AaronSpieler I sincerely and respectfully apologize, maybe I should have thought things through first before I responded. once again I sincerely apologize. I ended up looking through the video afterwards and you had a lot of good information. I wish I didn't make the comment, I should have mentioned that you have great content but got sidetracked making several comments such as before you click off this video Etc. Thanks for the video and I once again apologize. Have an awesome day!
I'm sorry...this is still overreach! You want to mess something up; let the "Federal Government " get involved! My question is...why all the concern? Ask yourself 1. How many bird strikes to aircraft every year? 2. How many strikes to aircraft by drones? I'm still concern about why are our elected officials want to regulate drone owners? Federal Government trying to save us from ourselves!
Like a lot of things in life, the government is involved. Luckily, flying a drone is not something that we have to do. So if you choose to fly a drone, you are also choosing to deal with the government.
The irony is that there is no law saying that flying a drone is a requirement. So you could, and this is going to be a very controversial idea, choose NOT to fly a drone.... Just saying
