Dirty Bird
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Pilots like myself still operating older model drones like the DJI Phantom series, Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, or any non-RID-compliant drone >250 grams, may want to take a look at the new R111 RID Module offering from Ruko. The unit is fully self-contained, lightweight at under 14 grams, & extremely easy to set up. The R111 also features a small footprint of 1.4" x 1.2" x 0.5".
Setup is simple with the Ruko Scanner app, which allows configuration of the device as well as functioning as a RID scanner application. Pair the R111 to your phone with the app, set your FAA Registration ID, then add the device to your FAA DroneZone device list & you are all set to legally operate all of your legacy drones or RC aircraft. About 5-10 minutes & you are good to go.
The R111 features a USB-C charging port which fully charges the device in ~40 minutes. Note: Use a charger <15 watts or the device will not charge! Once full it will operate continuously for ~5 hours. GPS lockup is quick (~30-60 seconds). For ease-of-use there are only two buttons. A 3 second press of the Power button turns the device on & off. Once on a 3 second press of the Setting button puts the module in Setting Mode so you can pair it to your phone (via the Ruko Scanner app) & enter your information. When done press Save & restart the device to have the changes become active.
The R111 includes 3 Status LEDs. LED 1 indicates charge status. Red for charging, green for full. LED 2 indicates GPS lock. Solid green indicates a lock. LED 2 doubles as a low-battery alert, blinking red when the battery is low. LED 3 blinks green to indicate the unit is functioning properly.
Included is a well-written manual, a USB-A to USB-C cable, & 3 sets of Velcro pads for attaching the unit to your aircraft. The device is much smaller than I anticipated & easily adaptable to even small drones. I cannot comment on range as I have not specifically tested it for this. Personally I don't care if the range is 1' as I only care about being legal, NOT how far it transmits.
The unit shows up on the Ruko Scanner app, as well as in the AirSense & DroneScanner apps. Recreational pilots can purchase a single module & share it among all aircraft. Part 107 pilots will need to purchase a separate module for each bird operated in 107 mode. All told I believe this to be a great buy as it is the most affordable self-contained RID module currently available ($59.99).
Ruko R111 Amazon Link
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