Hey everyone, I want to make sure I’m following the rules in the USA. I have an older DJI Phantom 4 (not Pro) that’s FAA-registered, and it has Aeroscope.
I keep seeing mixed info on whether this meets Remote ID requirements or if I need to buy an add-on module. Can anyone clarify this for me? Thanks!
Briar said:
You can just grab a $30 Remote ID module and register that instead.
Yeah, I was just trying to confirm if I really needed one. Aeroscope seems like it does something similar, but I guess it’s not recognized as compliant, which is confusing.
@Jonas
Yeah, it’s a weird situation. Before the rules took effect, I also thought DJI drones with Aeroscope might be compliant. But no, Remote ID requires a specific type of broadcast—Bluetooth, I think? The whole thing feels unnecessary, honestly.
Aeroscope isn’t actually built into your drone. It’s a DJI system used to detect and display locations for drones and controllers, but it’s not the same as Remote ID.
Your Phantom 4 does broadcast some data—Occusync, Lightbridge, or other DJI signals—but it doesn’t meet the FAA’s Remote ID standards. If your drone isn’t on the FAA compliance list, it doesn’t meet the requirements without an add-on module.