Remote ID Question regarding Phantom 4 Pro

[Phantom_Reaper]

I have been out of the drone field for roughly four years due to commitments with graduate school and the pandemic. I have an older DJI Phantom 4 Pro that has been in storage during that time. I plan to get recertified for the FAA Part 107 license before the end of this year. I am aware that the Phantom 4 Pro has been discontinued. For the interim, I plan to fly my Phantom 4 Pro to refresh and rebuild my piloting skills until I decide on an appropriate drone to replace it. While reading my FAA Part 107 study guide, I learned that in 2020, while I was absent from flying, that the FAA will soon require both newer and older drones to have Remote IDs or other appropriate radio or transmitter IDs to allow them to be identified in flight. I am no expert on radio frequencies or radio equipment. Before I fly my Phantom 4 Pro, I intend to make sure that the drone has the mentioned FAA-required remote ID, be properly updated with its software and firmware, get a remote controller with a built-in display, and, if necessary, replace the lithium batteries and any other parts that need replacing. My question is does the older Phantom 4 Pro already have the FAA-required transmittable remote ID built-in, will it be available through a software/firmware update from DJI, or do I have to purchase a separate ID transmitter or broadcaster to attach to the drone? If I have to buy a separate remote ID device, what device would you recommend?

Also, as stated earlier, I plan to purchase a remote controller with a built-in display to fly my Phantom 4 Pro. I am doing this because I have had past issues with the DJI app not working properly on my Samsung Galaxy smartphones which have caused me to delay or cancel my flights. Plus, Google and Android no longer have the DJI app on their store. I plan to purchase a remote controller with a built-in display on eBay. I am aware that there are remotes for the newer Phantom 4 Pro V2 drone. Which DJI remote controller(s) with built-in display would I look for to use with my Phantom 4 Pro drone?

Thanks.

 

[Pygar70]

I believe the controller/display you seek is the GL300E.

But why not see if your current phone or tablet works smoothly with the drone before trying to source a controller with a built-in display - especially since you plan to upgrade to a newer drone before long? FYI - DJI's Go 4 app can be downloaded from the DJI website.

And for what it's worth, I pair an older Samsung Galaxy (S7) with my V1 and it works fine.

 

[D Greg]

I have been out of the drone field for roughly four years due to commitments with graduate school and the pandemic. I have an older DJI Phantom 4 Pro that has been in storage during that time. I plan to get recertified for the FAA Part 107 license before the end of this year. I am aware that the Phantom 4 Pro has been discontinued. For the interim, I plan to fly my Phantom 4 Pro to refresh and rebuild my piloting skills until I decide on an appropriate drone to replace it. While reading my FAA Part 107 study guide, I learned that in 2020, while I was absent from flying, that the FAA will soon require both newer and older drones to have Remote IDs or other appropriate radio or transmitter IDs to allow them to be identified in flight. I am no expert on radio frequencies or radio equipment. Before I fly my Phantom 4 Pro, I intend to make sure that the drone has the mentioned FAA-required remote ID, be properly updated with its software and firmware, get a remote controller with a built-in display, and, if necessary, replace the lithium batteries and any other parts that need replacing. My question is does the older Phantom 4 Pro already have the FAA-required transmittable remote ID built-in, will it be available through a software/firmware update from DJI, or do I have to purchase a separate ID transmitter or broadcaster to attach to the drone? If I have to buy a separate remote ID device, what device would you recommend?

Also, as stated earlier, I plan to purchase a remote controller with a built-in display to fly my Phantom 4 Pro. I am doing this because I have had past issues with the DJI app not working properly on my Samsung Galaxy smartphones which have caused me to delay or cancel my flights. Plus, Google and Android no longer have the DJI app on their store. I plan to purchase a remote controller with a built-in display on eBay. I am aware that there are remotes for the newer Phantom 4 Pro V2 drone. Which DJI remote controller(s) with built-in display would I look for to use with my Phantom 4 Pro drone?

Thanks.

I have watched Pilot Institute with Greg and he and others have stated a separate module is required for the P4P. Wait before purchasing since right now it's about $300. It will be a while before the law is implemented, so the price will come down. If you are going to buy another drone soon, I wouldn't worry about the RID right now. As for connecting problems, I have them too. Very frustrating. Be sure and delete your present Go4 app before d/l the new one from DJI's site. Wish you luck with bringing the batteries back to life.

 

[Capt KO]

As said, all the apps are on DJI site now and remote ID a ways off. No need for 300E and add-on ID will be less expensive by then. Good luck with 107 and getting back in the air.

 

[Phantomwolf]

Instead of spending the money on a controller with built-in display, you might want to consider the Crystal Sky monitor. That way if/when you go for another drone, you may be able to move the monitor to the new drone's controller. Just a thought. I have this monitor on the controller for my P4P V2 and am very pleased with it. I have the "U" version which is the ultra bright.

 

[mossphotography]

A few things...

First, you don't need RID until 9/16/23. So don't rush. And as one said above, wait. There will be cheaper and lighter options coming.

Also, go ahead a take your recurrency now. Got to www.faasafety.gov, and take ALC-677, Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent. It's free and you don't have to study for it. It's more of a class than a test.

And as others have mentioned, there will likely be no update for the P4P series. But who knows, it may happen. Which is another good reason to wait until you buy a RID module.

 

[Djhawkins264]

I have been out of the drone field for roughly four years due to commitments with graduate school and the pandemic. I have an older DJI Phantom 4 Pro that has been in storage during that time. I plan to get recertified for the FAA Part 107 license before the end of this year. I am aware that the Phantom 4 Pro has been discontinued. For the interim, I plan to fly my Phantom 4 Pro to refresh and rebuild my piloting skills until I decide on an appropriate drone to replace it. While reading my FAA Part 107 study guide, I learned that in 2020, while I was absent from flying, that the FAA will soon require both newer and older drones to have Remote IDs or other appropriate radio or transmitter IDs to allow them to be identified in flight. I am no expert on radio frequencies or radio equipment. Before I fly my Phantom 4 Pro, I intend to make sure that the drone has the mentioned FAA-required remote ID, be properly updated with its software and firmware, get a remote controller with a built-in display, and, if necessary, replace the lithium batteries and any other parts that need replacing. My question is does the older Phantom 4 Pro already have the FAA-required transmittable remote ID built-in, will it be available through a software/firmware update from DJI, or do I have to purchase a separate ID transmitter or broadcaster to attach to the drone? If I have to buy a separate remote ID device, what device would you recommend?

Also, as stated earlier, I plan to purchase a remote controller with a built-in display to fly my Phantom 4 Pro. I am doing this because I have had past issues with the DJI app not working properly on my Samsung Galaxy smartphones which have caused me to delay or cancel my flights. Plus, Google and Android no longer have the DJI app on their store. I plan to purchase a remote controller with a built-in display on eBay. I am aware that there are remotes for the newer Phantom 4 Pro V2 drone. Which DJI remote controller(s) with built-in display would I look for to use with my Phantom 4 Pro drone?

Thanks.

hey man, my names Dillon and i have a remote with the built in display i would be willing to sell it to you, ot you can give me some money and trade me your original remote?

 

[JeffreyS]

Pandenic never stopped me. In fact, I made more of my best photography and drone imaging during that time. Flying in remote areas and not near people was the safest activity.

 

[Shawgod]

There is no reason to upgrade the remote really. I find using a iPad mini 6 a better option for me. You get a bigger screen and it compacts down better then the screened version does. As for RID, it is still far enough away to not worry about it. There are going to be a lot of options that come available to attach to the drone as we get closer to September. Heck who knows maybe DJI could surprise us all and give us a firmware update and give us RID built into out P4P drones. Who knows what the future holds for us. I wouldn't worry about it right now. Just enjoy flying your drone and share with us your adventures with it.