Recent content by JoeLypowy

I agree, why would you use a drone when you can do it with a regular camera? The only reason I could think of would be if you wanted to include the eclipse in scenic panorama.

The most popular model is the Dronetag MIni. It cost about $300. I bought mine last Summer from Vertigo Drones. I heard that there are a lot of backorders because of people procrastinating and the FAA extended the deadline by 6 months. Get it done ASAP.

You can attach a third party RID to any drone as long as you register the RID with the FAA. You can also use one RID amongst multiple drones.

You can get a Dronetag Mini for $299. Several drone dealerships sell them. I purchased mine from Vertigo Drones.

Just purchase a Dronetag Mini and attach it to your drone and you can keep on using it.

Yes, you register the Dronetag, but in is registered under the aircrafts you want to be compliant. You go to the drone registration and check the aux. RID box and then the Dronetag ID#..

Some Autel products are RID ready and some aren't. If you have a non-compliant unit, buy a Dronetag and register it under your non-compliant aircraft.

I recently had a little accident and backed my Autel EVO with Dronetag mounted into a limb and it fell about 15-20 feet. The Dronetag and battery came off the drone. Even though the Velcro is pretty secure, it can come apart in an accident. I was thinking about augmenting the RID with...

Sometimes people sell used parts or "for parts only" on EBay.

Check Vertigo Drones at VertigoDrones.com . They sell and repair drones. They used to be primarily a Yuneec dealer and service center, but they now sell Autel and DJI. Last time I looked, they also sold Yuneec parts.

You can sometimes find used drone parts on eBay or at companies that do drone repairs like Vertigo Drones.

When I was doing research about RID a couples of months ago and ordered an RID for my EVO 1, I read that all "LITE" Autels were RID compliant. Then I believe I read that Autel was negotiating and waiting for approval from the FAA on some other models.

The new Autel "Lite" drones are supposed to have RID, or you can buy an RID attachment for your drone. I just purchased an RID Mini.

From what I read, the new Autel drones who's names end in "Lite" are RID ready.

Last week I received my Dronetag Mini after being on back order for several weeks. So far I attached it to the top of my EVO and did all the registrations and so on. Soon as the weather gets better I will taking it out for a test flight.