Hi @PompeyLadLostInLincs, it looks as though you’re quite new here 
Why not nip over to the Introductions page, and say hello properly and tell us a bit about yourself. 
This is my concern also. This is stricter than the EU rules. I bought N3, fpv3 controller and Neo. It will be a paperweight in two years time. I think Ill just buy hdzero goggles and fly tiny whoops and micro drones. I refuse to have my location broadcasted. How is this change going to support the drone industry. Im struggling to see any positive in these new rules for sub250.
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Cant seem to get this link to work but it did work yesterday but it states that all drones made by DJI after Sept 2022 support remote ID - odd because it seems that non commercial drones like the Neo and Flip do not - very odd that as they could be used for commercial flight in the US.
I am sure its just a software thing.
The link to the page that stated what drones are remote ID compliant from DJ —
I really hope so! But given Europe/America etc don’t mandate it for low risk drones I fear the hardware capability simply isn’t there. I don’t think the consultation has really appreciated the cost impact of this.
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Ive heard its been changed to 10gigachad watts
No - you can research it yourself here
Some of the people on this thread would say you’d need an Air Transport Pilots Licence:grin:
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You seem to have some issue with the CAA - I asked you what RID meant to you and you said you didn’t know so I sent you a link so you can read it yourself and as the CAA is a function of U.K. Govt, specifically DoT, and represents OUR COLLECTIVE BELIEF THAT AVIATION SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT, If you don’t think that’s the footing of justification, then I am completely lost in where you’re trying to get to other than having a bit of a moan about it - we’re looking at it from different perspectives
what’s the alternative - to allow it ??? absolutely no point pushing back unless you have a more effective solution you can articulate - this is a hobby. There’s no way any DJI product will just ‘stop working’ - they’ll be phased out as manufacturers and consumers adapt to RID requirements over the next 5-10 years with costs baked in - like I said, too many whingeing conspiracy nanny state loons regurgitating the whims and woes of cynical individuals who’d be far better off getting their drone, flying it and doing creative stuff rather than waffling about RID impact
Can you explicitly point to the source of the truth that suggests my Mini 4 Pro will cease to function (and define that word) in 2028?
I haven’t suggested your Mini 4 will cease to function. So no, not really
And no one has been lobbying stronger for the hobbyist than Grey Arrows Drone Club
NOT the BMFA and those other lesser organisations.
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RId will be like a gun license, the law abiding citizens will just go along with it and the criminals will ignore it. It’s not really a problem. My trusty Air 2S already has it and has always been enabled since 2024 as I also fly in the EU
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The Mini 4 Pro was introduced on 25 September 2023; I bought mine within a few weeks of that and its serial number is within the range shown in the RID Declaration of Compliance.
Sadly though Chris loads of people and groups gave their input and lobbied but as normal they didn’t listen , seems the way with all so called public consultations they put them out because the look good or they have to but in reality they take absolutely no notice at all and just do whatever they want regardless.
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That depends on the weight of the drone before you put a strobe on it.
You’re either flying a sub-250g drone or you’re not, there is no flexibility or grace on that number.
It’s madness.
There will be a list of approved transmitter beacons.
Home Office are driving Remote ID, CAA are just tasked with the implementation and regulation of it.
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I’m part of the 86% who responded to the consultation against this, but it sounds like in true government fashion the consultation was entirely pointless and their minds were already made up.
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I agree, it was just a formality process that they need to go through.
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exercise
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I asked Chat GPT what the sector may look like in 5 years time , worst case - best case, with the proposed changes.
Remind me to check back in five years and update this thread with how accurate it was 
"Worst-Case Scenario (2030 – UK Drone Regulations)
All drones (even small hobby ones) require Remote ID at all times.
RID data is public or easily accessible, leading to harassment/doxxing.
Pre-flight approvals needed for most flights – even recreational.
Massive reduction in legal flying areas due to dynamic geofencing.
DIY/FPV builds become almost impossible to fly legally.
Equipment costs rise sharply; old drones become obsolete.
Heavy penalties for even minor non-compliance.
Innovation, STEM use, and hobby flying collapse under red tape.
Best-Case Scenario (2030 – UK Drone Regulations)
Remote ID is built-in, cheap, and only visible to authorities.
Affordable add-on modules available for older/custom drones.
FPV and DIY flying fully legal with smart exemptions.
Easy flight permissions or none needed in low-risk zones.
Public educated, stigma reduced, pilot privacy protected.
Drone technology remains open, accessible, and creative.
Regulations scale by risk and support growth of drone culture."
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