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<blockquote data-quote="I B Spectre" data-source="post: 125249" data-attributes="member: 18605"><p>I ran across a YT video by Ken Heron discussing word that the FAA is postponing the Sept. 16th deadline for implementation requiring Remote Identification for drones. I searched the subject and found numerous other sites saying the same thing, although it's my understanding the FAA has not released official word.</p><p></p><p>Seems the arbitrary Sept. 16 deadline means drone manufacturers and entities wanting to provide broadcast RID modules are not prepared at this time. The FAA's original speculation that compliant modules would cost in the neighborhood of $50 USD has not materialize and most existing modules are $200+ USD. This means, even IF the modules were available, the price is regarded as being too high which means a significant number of drone pilots would likely fly without RID compliance.</p><p></p><p>It's bad enough for those operating under Part 107 because, unlike recreational fliers, they are not allowed to swap an RID module between multiple drones and would have to have one for EACH UAS. Ken Heron's discussion also discussed the fact that a high percentage of local law enforcement have no idea what RID is or Part 107. So, even though Congress has mandated it and the effective dates have slipped repeatedly, those most likely to enforce it are not equipped to do so. Who'd a thunk it?!</p><p></p><p>No word on when the next deadline will be, but if it goes as well as it has so far, I wouldn't hold my breath...maybe that's not such a bad thing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="I B Spectre, post: 125249, member: 18605"] I ran across a YT video by Ken Heron discussing word that the FAA is postponing the Sept. 16th deadline for implementation requiring Remote Identification for drones. I searched the subject and found numerous other sites saying the same thing, although it's my understanding the FAA has not released official word. Seems the arbitrary Sept. 16 deadline means drone manufacturers and entities wanting to provide broadcast RID modules are not prepared at this time. The FAA's original speculation that compliant modules would cost in the neighborhood of $50 USD has not materialize and most existing modules are $200+ USD. This means, even IF the modules were available, the price is regarded as being too high which means a significant number of drone pilots would likely fly without RID compliance. It's bad enough for those operating under Part 107 because, unlike recreational fliers, they are not allowed to swap an RID module between multiple drones and would have to have one for EACH UAS. Ken Heron's discussion also discussed the fact that a high percentage of local law enforcement have no idea what RID is or Part 107. So, even though Congress has mandated it and the effective dates have slipped repeatedly, those most likely to enforce it are not equipped to do so. Who'd a thunk it?! No word on when the next deadline will be, but if it goes as well as it has so far, I wouldn't hold my breath...maybe that's not such a bad thing. [/QUOTE]
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