ECHO24

Dronetag now has a 16 gram RID unit, Dronetag Beacon.
https://shop.dronetag.cz/products/21...ag-beacon.html

Dronetag also has a $72 single board RID with antenna that works with a Pixhawk flight controller.

aymodeler

My Feedback: (3)

Getting there. Prices are still high, but they will come down (especially once the Chinese knock-offs start to appear).

speedracerntrixie

My Feedback: (29)

Agree, 16 gram may not sound like a lot of weight until you start looking at what size models are park flown. At least the temp range has improved although I still have concerns that 140F may be an issue in a CF constructed sailplane. IMO, still in the wait and see phase. Of course the drone/quad market which these are focused at will be just fine with the module as is. Makes me wonder just how much effort they will expend on the airplane market? Do any other manufacturers have anything ready to go?

ECHO24

The electronics in the Dronetag DRI single board are less than $10. Another RID board, DroneBeacon, was based on an ESP module that are as little as $5 retail. They are now using a different chip but this is all inexpensive and open source.
https://dronescout.co/dronebeacon-ma...d-transponder/

speedracerntrixie

My Feedback: (29)

It appears to not be a stand alone unit, is this correct? If my understanding is correct then it can not be used in legacy R/C airplanes.

ECHO24

The Dronetag Beacon and Mini are stand-alone units. The Dronetag DRI and DroneBeacon boards are tied to a flight controller, but RID only needs the GPS. My guess is someone will come up with a bare bones unit by September at half the price of Dronetag.

speedracerntrixie

My Feedback: (29)

I have my doubts but will keep an open mind. Now that I’m back to flying helicopters I wouldn’t mind finding an appropriate place to fly closer to home.

ECHO24

This stand-alone is $128 and FAA compliant.
https://dronescout.co/product/dronebeacon-db121/

ECHO24

The FAA now has over 50 approved drones and modules on their Remote ID page and no rejections. The standard was designed to be easy to comply with using existing electronic components.