Lon Denard
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Correct, FRIA zones aren’t the 400‘ sphere... my hast on small phone screen and 2 fingers not typing as fast as thoughts. The limited ID is 400’ sphere, and FRIA is containment zone with 400’ ceiling. In my opinion, the FRIA zones and Limited ID are both useless, I paid little attention to either... why bother, why purchase a pricy drone to buzz around a containment of airspace.
Actually the ADS-B isn’t part of the Remote ID, they don’t want the broadcasting of ADS-B. Our Mavic 2 series don’t meet standards for even limited ID, their controller isn’t broadcasting on internet. Currently all DJI platforms, excluding new models yet to be made will be restricted to the FRIA zone; That includes the Skydio S2 and other crafts as well. If it was ADS-B transponder, that would be an easy add-on mod for practically any older drone... 3rd party would be on that in a heartbeat.
i do hope to see modifications to the regulations and/or add-on mod products that meet the regulations that can be installed on older drones. I do see the ability to more easily meet limited ID requirement since that’s more focused on the controller... or tablet attached & interfaced; but for commercial projects, the 400‘ mark is useless.
The only current drone excluded for hobbyist to freely operate is the Mavic Mini, but not commercially. That too will probably change and be included.
Appreciate the reply but again, current Mavic drones have Remote ID that would conform to Limited Remote ID as they are capable of broadcasting info... Remember all the crying about DJI drones broadcasting info to China recently? Our Mavic 2 ED already has Airsense which has the ability to see ADS B equipped aircraft and plot them on a map. DJI has committed to having all flagship drones similarly fitted this year. I understand this is not ADS B out. The FAA has so far prohibited ADS B out in consumer drones. I'm hoping the ability to "see" other ADS B out aircraft (manned and commercial drones) and perhaps avoid them by automatically lowering altitude/evading added to existing NFZs and Limited Remote ID might find some traction with the FAA.