I bought a mini 4 pro with standard battery and now I got two plus batteries. I know I need to register the drone with FAA if I want to use the plus battery. But can I still use the standard battery after registration? I read somewhere saying the drone won't broadcast RID, so it won't fly. Is this true? Thanks.

I use both batteries in mine without issues.

ken1403 Posted at 11-8 18:43
I use both batteries in mine without issues.

Good to know. Thanks!

It will only broadcast when the plus battery is installed.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-9 01:23
It will only broadcast when the plus battery is installed.

Is broadcasting always required after registration? I would't find a definitive answer.

djiuser_XadckNd0WmrA Posted at 11-9 06:48
Is broadcasting always required after registration? I would't find a definitive answer.

That is my understanding.  Since I am registered, I use the extended batteries for flying and I have 1 regular battery I use for firmware updates, transfering files, etc.

smbishop Posted at 11-9 09:36
That is my understanding.  Since I am registered, I use the extended batteries for flying and I have 1 regular battery I use for firmware updates, transfering files, etc.

I think you are right. Found this YT video that offers a very clean explanation for the situation.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OTql2ZqS8Xw

djiuser_XadckNd0WmrA Posted at 11-9 10:24
I think you are right. Found this YT video that offers a very clean explanation for the situation.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OTql2ZqS8Xw

Perfect explanation!

Hi there,
thank you for reaching out.

Certainly, the standard battery may still be used after the registration is complete.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

DJI Diana Posted at 11-9 22:13
Hi there,
thank you for reaching out.

Thanks for the response.  Can the regular battery be used to fly for recreation purpose without attaching an external RID module after FAA registration?

djiuser_XadckNd0WmrA Posted at 11-10 16:03
Thanks for the response.  Can the regular battery be used to fly for recreation purpose without attaching an external RID module after FAA registration?

My understanding is no.  Once it is registered, it has to broadcast  RID