Originally Posted by
Hydro Junkie
I get a RTF for my birthday that isn't remote ID compliant since they don't exist
Two years after the NPRM goes final, it will be illegal to sell RTF's without Remote ID installed. That's a full year BEFORE non-Remote ID compliant UAS are restricted to FRIAs.
So -- by the time it makes any difference, RTF's will have Remote ID. Supposedly. If Remote ID development takes longer than expected, the FAA should extend the grace period.
Now, if you are given one of the last few legally sold RTF's without Remote ID during the last year -- enjoy it while you can.