I have a mini 3 pro and it has all the latest updates, I was looking on the FAA drone registration site and it now gives me the option to state which of my drones has the remote id capability. When I select the mini 3 pro and state it has the option, the FAA page then asks for the actual remote id serial number. How do I find that? I have not enabled remote ID on the drone, I understand it just gets enabled as part of a firmware update. So where do I look to find the remote id code so that I can enter it into the FAA drone registration site?

Regards Gary

Dirty Bird Posted at 10-11 13:17
Enter the drone serial number.  You can find it on the box label, or from within the Fly app.  Allow aircraft & RC to connect, then enter Camera View, click the 3 dots (...) in the upper right corner > About > scroll to bottom.

Many thanks, I assumed it was a FAA unique number, didn’t realize it was the drones serial number. Will try it in the next day or two.

Regards Gary

Hi, Gary. Thank you for reaching out. If the drone has a 20-digit alphanumeric serial number (always prefixed with 1581F) like the Mini 3 Pro, in this case, the Remote ID serial number is the same as the aircraft serial number, and generally the same as the flight controller serial number. You can check the serial number of the drone in various ways:

• Serial number on the box sticker Note.
• Serial number inside the battery compartment or elsewhere on the fuselage of the drone Note.
• Serial number inside the DJI flight control app.
• Serial number inside “Available networks” of the WLAN Note.

Hope this helps.

Simply not true. I enter my serial number and the FAA says it’s not a valid remote id number on my FVP drone

Shayne Lory Posted at 2023-12-29 20:22
Simply not true. I enter my serial number and the FAA says it’s not a valid remote id number on my FVP drone

I am running into the same thing. I have registered drones before, so I am familiar with the process, and I keep getting the same error for every drone I try to register. I even went as far to try every combination of zero vs. O, and kept getting the same error.

Has anyone managed to figure this out? I've been asking DJI Support for help, who stated it is '158 + controller serial number + 0', but this does not work for my Mavic 2 Zoom.

Sander van der Bie Posted at 2-4 06:56
Has anyone managed to figure this out? I've been asking DJI Support for help, who stated it is '158 + controller serial number + 0', but this does not work for my Mavic 2 Zoom.

I actually did come up with a solution for this. I read it on another thread in the Forums. I cannot remember what numbers I used in front of my serial number. I will look at it tomorrow when I get home and can get logged in

Shayne Lory Posted at 2-8 19:37
I actually did come up with a solution for this. I read it on another thread in the Forums. I cannot remember what numbers I used in front of my serial number. I will look at it tomorrow when I get home and can get logged in

Hello Shayne -

Any luck on finding out how you got the correct set of numbers for remote serial ID to register with FAA? I have the same prefix 37QB.... as the above user and nothing is working to make it happy.

Hoffgoat Posted at 2-20 14:12
Hello Shayne -

Any luck on finding out how you got the correct set of numbers for remote serial ID to register with FAA? I have the same prefix 37QB.... as the above user and nothing is working to make it happy.

Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581FXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

DJI Tony Posted at 2-21 00:47
Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581XXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

Thanks DJI Tony, that worked! I have a DJI-FPV that i couldn't register and your suggestion did the trick. Good for another 3 years.

shawnik Posted at 2-26 21:52
Thanks DJI Tony, that worked! I have a DJI-FPV that i couldn't register and your suggestion did the trick. Good for another 3 years.

Awesome. I'm glad to know it helped. You can always reach us if you need further assistance. Have a great day ahead.

DJI Tony,  Thanks for posting how to get RID working with FAA website!  Now I just need to get the remote ID error off the drone.  I'm going to try updating again.

djiuser_hxU5CFXpFwNK Posted at 3-28 13:28
DJI Tony,  Thanks for posting how to get RID working with FAA website!  Now I just need to get the remote ID error off the drone.  I'm going to try updating again.

Hi there. Thank you for reaching out. Please confirm what specific DJI product you are using so we can provide you with an accurate resolution. We will wait for your response. Thank you.

DJI Tony Posted at 2-21 00:47
Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581FXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

dude thanks so much ive been lost for like a half hour lifesaver

Noah Frankel Posted at 5-18 08:54
dude thanks so much ive been lost for like a half hour lifesaver

You are most welcome. I'm glad it helped. Please feel free to contact us if you have further concerns. Have a great day ahead.

DJI Tony Posted at 2-21 00:47
Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581FXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

Thanks for sharing this CRITICAL info! quick google search brought me to this thread... thank goodness I read through happy flying!

garethg13 Posted at 5-22 14:08
Thanks for sharing this CRITICAL info! quick google search brought me to this thread... thank goodness I read through  happy flying!

Awesome. I'm glad it helped. You may contact us anytime if you need further assistance. You may also visit the DJI support page using this link: https://support.dji.com/. Have a nice day.

I am trying to register my Avata2 drone with the FAA. I am trying to use the 20 digit S/N beginning with 1581F. The app will not except the number at all. What can I do?
1581f6w8a244noa3zt6m

What is going on with the FCC website to register drones. I have been trying for 4 days to register my new dji avata 2. I can't get past the S/N it said its invalid number.
I have read all the comments on this subject and the remedies talked about. I am using the 20 digit number starting with 1518F. It won't even except the first digit before red letter message saying invalid number.
I am beginning to think the federal government has made it impossible to fly dji drones due to political friction between countries. What's going on???

1581FGW8A244NOA3ZT6M

Michael Gray3 Posted at 6-3 17:18
What is going on with the FCC website to register drones. I have been trying for 4 days to register my new dji avata 2. I can't get past the S/N it said its invalid number.
I have read all the comments on this subject and the remedies talked about. I am using the 20 digit number starting with 1518F. It won't even except the first digit before red letter message saying invalid number.
I am beginning to think the federal government has made it impossible to fly dji drones due to political friction between countries. What's going on???

You need to make sure your serial number is correct. DJI does not use I's or O's in their serial numbers, only 1's and 0's. So there is at least one error in the one you posted (not a good idea to share that publicly). If you purchased Care Refresh, just copy and paste it from the email DJI sent.

fansf240c01f Posted at 6-3 19:09
You need to make sure your serial number is correct. DJI does not use I's or O's in their serial numbers, only 1's and 0's. So there is at least one error in the one you posted (not a good idea to share that publicly). If you purchased Care Refresh, just copy and paste it from the email DJI sent.

Thank you so much it was the "o" that was the problem. I have waisted so much time on this simple problem.

DJI Tony Posted at 2-21 00:47
Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581FXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

thank you!!!!

I have a DJI spark and I don’t know how to get the remote ID SN please help

DJI Tony Posted at 2-21 00:47
Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581FXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

Why is this not on FAA site (or Dronezone site), DJI site, or somewhere easily accesible?

It's quite odd that the solution to making our drones and FAA accounts Remote ID compliant is to add 5 digits in front of our SN and a 0 at the end

djiuser_b91igLGDPExv Posted at 7-2 20:38
I have a DJI spark and I don’t know how to get the remote ID SN please help

The Remote ID code needs to be 20 digits

You'll need your SN first. Where to find it:

• Serial number on the box sticker.
• Serial number inside the battery compartment or elsewhere on the fuselage of the drone.
• Serial number inside the DJI flight control app.

IF it starts with 1581F, and ends in 0 (zero), use that code.

IF it is just a 14 digit SN, add 1581F in front and 0 at the end, so it makes 20 digits total

robtee Posted at 7-5 07:24
Why is this not on FAA site (or Dronezone site), DJI site, or somewhere easily accesible?

It's quite odd that the solution to making our drones and FAA accounts Remote ID compliant is to add 5 digits in front of our SN and a 0 at the end

Hi there,

For FAQs about FAA Remote ID Compliance you can check on this link from our official website.

Link: https://support.dji.com/help/con ... ;paperDocType=paper

I hope this information has helped to clarify your inquiries. If you have any other questions, kindly let us know. Thank You!

robtee Posted at 7-5 07:33
The Remote ID code needs to be 20 digits

You'll need your SN first. Where to find it:

Thank you for sharing your resolution. This sure will help other users whose having the same issue. Have a safe flight always!

DJI Tony Posted at 2-21 00:47
Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581FXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

Thank you very much the information you provided worked like a charm i appreciate it kindly.

DJI Tony Posted at 2-21 00:47
Hi, Hoffgoat. For an aircraft with a 14-digit SN, you can get it by adding "1581F" to the 14-digit flight controller SN then add "0", and the total number of digits is also 20: 1581FXXXXXXXXXXXXXX0. Have a nice day.

It worked for me too! Thanks

Jesus Arturo Aguilar Posted at 9-8 18:41
It worked for me too! Thanks

You're welcome. If you have other questions in the future, please feel free to contact us.