Remote ID - The BEST Way to Steal a Drone!

A lot still needs to happen for Remote ID to be fully operational, but the deadlines are approaching fast, and you need to start thinking about what you are going to do when it gets here. How are you going to protect yourself?

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[tejasimagery]

Back in the days of CB radios, the FCC tried to implement licensing requirements. Nobody complied and the requirement was lifted. I see similar things happening with RID.

[UE]

Definitely going to change the drone technology and market. Sub 250g drones will definitely get way more capable which isn’t a bad thing. The public access to drone data however probably not going to work well. A partial fix might be making access to the public info a two way deal. If you want access to drone info that drone operator should be given the who, when, where on the person looking up the drone info. IE it definitely cannot be anonymous access 👍

[skyfoxfpvulpine]

What worries me is when I'm on a commercial mission that requires photos of a building near a residential area, and some nutcase wants to know who is spying on them. They pull out their phone, see me no longer near their house, track me down mid-mission, and raise hell over NOTHING! America has become the land of the self-entitled. And situations like this will not end well for myself or anyone with a part107 trying to perform a job.

[klrskir]

I will do everything in my power to legally deceive, confuse and otherwise disrupt RID processes. Get off my lawn! Great video Russ and I can see more of this topic (unfortunately) explored in the future.

[AllenTweed]

Finally! A YouTube presenter who gets it. Most other channels who describe RID as a license plate in the sky are uninformed and irresponsible. Good job.

[Bobex]

Very good points sir. I signed up to pick up Lime scooters and recharge them when they first came to my area. Walking down dark alleys after 11pm in San Leandro and Oakland waving my $1k smart phone back and forth trying to find the silly scooters was way too nerve-racking to continue. While some may say that our worries about our location is unwarranted, believe me, thieves are using tech in many ways these days. Multiple times we've had folks that have been taken photos in SF, etc., followed home and assaulted for their camera equipment. Those in beautiful rural areas may think our fears are unjustified, but for us living in urban areas, believe me, are fears are quite justified...

[dollarsmovies]

I'm studying for my part 107 certification and read about the Remote ID in the regulations section. I can't believe this. I'm fairly new to flying drones and love the freedom. I guess the one good thing is that I'm flying a mini 3. I hope something will change in the next 12 months that will shut down most of this. Thanks for you great videos and all the info you provide.

[CAPTAINDRONE]

Excellent info Russ & well presented!

[BMcGhee-tv]

The problem with Remote ID is this. Anybody who wanted to use a drone to do something NEFARIOUS will literally BUILD IT from PARTS and it becomes a ghost gun of the sky. This is a way for big brother further overreach and generate INCOME.

[dexarok]

There's going to be a cottage industry of electronics repair shops who will offer dummy Drone ID chips, which fool the drone into thinking everything is fine, but which do not transmit anything. Similar to how back in the 90s you could have your PlayStation region chipped to allow international games, or how you can get the speed limiter removed from your very fast car.

[EwokyBalboa]

Anytime the government tells you they are doing something "for your safety" you can be sure it's almost never actually for that.

[koalatails]

This is the oldest video I’ve seen on the subject of RID, and I found it informative despite the number of newer videos I have watched. Well done, and thank you.

[controlled_chaos]

I will not stop flying my drone, but I will be adding the Mini 3 Pro to my lineup. Remote ID will definitely create more problems than it will fix. As you stated, altercations will definitely increase, especially when your launch point is broadcast to everyone.

[EleanorPeterson]

[I'm based in the UK. I'm not a multi-rotor ('drone') pilot, but I do fly sub-250g RC gliders.] I'd be quite worried about the possibility of being tracked and traced by random members of the public when out flying.

I'm a woman and fly alone, flat-field and slope, usually far from groups of people. Although I'm reasonably confident that I can look after myself in 'conflict situations' (I trained in martial arts for over 25 years), I think that if I were in the States at the moment the most important bit of RC equipment to acquire would be a huge, devoted, protective dog to act as my 'spotter'.

It's good to have a friend to watch your back. 🐶👀

[glennalan]

Wow! Such a great video! You covered everything and I agree 100% that people are going to get hurt or robbed because remote ID will tell anyone where hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of dollars are in drones equipment. Really makes me angry! You probably can't even sue the FAA when they tell a bad guy where the pilot is and they get robbed, hurt and even killed. Such a poor decision.

[phillipmaguire]

I really do like your channel Russ and how you help all of us drone hobbyists. Thank you so much for keeping us informed.

[robripingill]

When Remote ID comes out next year I'm not upgrading my drone with this BS, when I fly i will just hide myself from anybody finding me, inside & around some bushes ect.. "Out Of Site"
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[usadroneflyer]

Being a Part 107 Pilot, I just hope that there are changes to Remote ID prior to its inception. I do not want my location to be tracked, and under 250 grams will mean nothing to me as to not needing to register, even thought I own the Mini 3 Pro. The good news is I do not live in a big city and flying a drone here has not been an issue with people.

[bluesteeltraining]

I agree with you 100% Russ! Tracking of drone pilots by the general public is going to lead to altercations. My daughter likes to go with me when I fly whether it’s for fun or on a commercial flight. For the most part I have stopped taking her with me because of the risk of an altercation. I am always armed when I am flying or doing a job. I’m sure that I am not the only Drone Pilot who carries when they’re flying. The FAA is asking for trouble by allowing the general public to know the location of drone pilots. I for one will not stop flying, and I will keep my Inspire 2 and all my other larger drones. In fact I am planning on adding the Matrice M30T and an Inspire 3 to my fleet. If I am confronted I will certainly not hesitate to get the police involved and I will no longer be taking my daughter with me when remote ID takes effect.

[shsechas]

Great video with many concerns. I think the rules will change because of Remote ID, and you will then have to register your mini drone. It did not matter in the past when the FAA was asking our feedback about Remote ID. They have decided to enforce it no matter what we say. Maybe some big shots within the FAA are getting some kickbacks from the big corporations that want to do drone deliveries.