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Model: DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2, Drone with Camera, 1-Inch CMOS, 4K Drone for Beginners with Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing, ActiveTrack 360°, 225° Gimbal Rotation, 3 Batteries
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Well just think about it logically, you put an ND filter on your Mini 4 pro or custom propellor or vinyl sticker or anything, really, and your Mini 4 Pro is over 250g. Would you have ever given weight a second thought? And if there was an incident, you would just say it is advertised as below 250g and you have complied with all laws in good faith, despite, technically you drone was actually over 250g due to the ND filter or any of the other things I mentioned.
So, if it is stated to be 249g, if the battery itself is labeled "249g ultralight", then Mini 4 pro is 249g. All other fud is a meme. Same logic applies to the Mini 5.
You are not thinking logically. If your drone goes over 250g you can still fly it as long as you have the Part 107 certification. You deciding not to get it and putting yourself at risk is your choice. It is an illogical choice, but your choice nonetheless. Any logical person would get the Part 107 certification as they are required to do for drones over 250g. Running a red light when there is no one at an intersection is still a crime regardless whether or not people see you doing so. You are exposing yourself to trouble and sooner or later it will catch up to you.
Edit: sorry all, got my part 107 cert confused with the requirement to register the drones with the FAA. You need to register the drone with the FAA since it is over 250g. However, since it is not yet approved for flight in the US, you cannot register it properly and won't be allowed to fly it legally.
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So for those that do not know, this drone is not authorized to fly in the US and is currently banned by the FAA. When and if it becomes authorized to operate in the US, you will need to pass the Part 107 certification as this drone does not comply with the under 250g weight requirementa for TRUST. You can get in tons of very serious trouble for flying this drone in the US. It is honestly not worth the risk. Everyone is overconfident until they are caught. You are definitely better off purchasing and flying any of the other drones that you can purchase and fly with no issues. The Mini 4 Pro is a wonderful alternative.
You only need part 107 if your flying commercially. Recreational is just the trust registration.
So for those that do not know, this drone is not authorized to fly in the US and is currently banned by the FAA. When and if it becomes authorized to operate in the US, you will need to pass the Part 107 certification as this drone does not comply with the under 250g weight requirementa for TRUST. You can get in tons of very serious trouble for flying this drone in the US. It is honestly not worth the risk. Everyone is overconfident until they are caught. You are definitely better off purchasing and flying any of the other drones that you can purchase and fly with no issues. The Mini 4 Pro is a wonderful alternative.
It is not banned by the FAA or by any other regulatory body. The Mini 5 is advertised as 249.9g. If you are a stickler for the rules, you can weigh it to confirm the 249.9, print it out and keep with you as you fly. If it is over 250 then you can return the product to Amazon with valid reason or register to be compliance which is not a big hurdle either.
If everyone is checking their take off weight of their Mini 4, as is suggested by the FAA, then most Mini 4 pilots would not be in compliance either if they even use an ND filter.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro is not officially banned in the United States, but it is not available for purchase through official channels in the country. DJI has stated that the drone is "not available officially in the U.S. market on official websites" , a situation attributed to ongoing customs issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law, which creates a presumption that products from Xinjiang, China, are made using forced labor, despite DJI's claims of compliance and lack of manufacturing or sourcing in that region. This customs matter has prevented the drone from being officially released or stocked in the U.S., even though there is no formal ban in place. The situation is similar to the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, which also launched globally but was excluded from the U.S. market for the same reasons. While the drone can be purchased through third-party sellers, such as on eBay or from US-based resellers like Drone Works, these purchases come with significant risks, including the lack of a warranty, potential repair issues, and possible tariffs if not declared at customs. Therefore, while the drone is not banned, its availability in the U.S. is effectively restricted due to these unresolved customs and regulatory challenges.
Many M5P owners are reporting that in the United States (location dependent), the M5P broadcasts RID even with the standard battery.
Thanks, this is helpful. I also read the if you even use a plus battery once, your drone will broadcast Remote ID forever. But so long as you never put in a plus battery, you are ok. I haven't watched the video below, but it was used as a source for the AI slop.
AI Slop:
The DJI Mini 5 Pro broadcasts Remote ID (RID) regardless of the battery type used, according to real-world testing. Despite the manual stating that the aircraft using the Intelligent Flight Battery (standard battery) does not activate the Remote ID system , users have confirmed that the drone broadcasts RID upon takeoff even with the standard battery. This broadcast is consistent across different regions, including the United States and Europe, although activation may depend on location and regulatory requirements. The drone's ability to broadcast RID is software-based and not solely dependent on the battery model. Furthermore, DJI confirms that once a Mini 5 Pro is upgraded to C1 classification, Remote ID will be activated, regardless of the battery used. Therefore, the Mini 5 Pro does advertise Remote ID, making it compliant with C1 regulations, even when using the standard battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La7h8-N7m9Q
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It is not banned by the FAA or by any other regulatory body. The Mini 5 is advertised as 249.9g. If you are a stickler for the rules, you can weigh it to confirm the 249.9, print it out and keep with you as you fly. If it is over 250 then you can return the product to Amazon with valid reason or register to be compliance which is not a big hurdle either.
If everyone is checking their take off weight of their Mini 4, as is suggested by the FAA, then most Mini 4 pilots would not be in compliance either if they even use an ND filter.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro is not officially banned in the United States, but it is not available for purchase through official channels in the country. DJI has stated that the drone is "not available officially in the U.S. market on official websites" , a situation attributed to ongoing customs issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law, which creates a presumption that products from Xinjiang, China, are made using forced labor, despite DJI's claims of compliance and lack of manufacturing or sourcing in that region. This customs matter has prevented the drone from being officially released or stocked in the U.S., even though there is no formal ban in place. The situation is similar to the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, which also launched globally but was excluded from the U.S. market for the same reasons. While the drone can be purchased through third-party sellers, such as on eBay or from US-based resellers like Drone Works, these purchases come with significant risks, including the lack of a warranty, potential repair issues, and possible tariffs if not declared at customs. Therefore, while the drone is not banned, its availability in the U.S. is effectively restricted due to these unresolved customs and regulatory challenges.
This is why you cannot relly at all on AI as gospel. The US considers DJI a Chinese military company. Federal law includes a trigger that could force DJI's equipment into regulatory restriction by December 23, 2025 and so far, it looks like that will happen because they lost the appeal to the case. Additionally, the FAA has not released their certification reviews of DJI and are not expected to do so at all now that they have been officially labeled a Chinese military company. The ban goes into effect December 23.
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This is why you cannot relly at all on AI as gospel. The US considers DJI a Chinese military company. Federal law includes a trigger that could force DJI's equipment into regulatory restriction by December 23, 2025 and so far, it looks like that will happen because they lost the appeal to the case. Additionally, the FAA has not released their certification reviews of DJI and are not expected to do so at all now that they have been officially labeled a Chinese military company. The ban goes into effect December 23.
Apparently, Mini 5 Pro is legal https://uasdoc.faa.gov/listDocs/RID000002581
Would appreciate carloselcoco using primary sources moving forward if stating things so assertively and confidently.
It's not banned in the US, the US has simply made it nearly impossible for DJI to do (drone) business here so DJI is not marketing new drones in the US.
Thanks, this is helpful. I also read the if you even use a plus battery once, your drone will broadcast Remote ID forever. But so long as you never put in a plus battery, you are ok. I haven't watched the video below, but it was used as a source for the AI slop.
AI Slop:
The DJI Mini 5 Pro broadcasts Remote ID (RID) regardless of the battery type used, according to real-world testing. Despite the manual stating that the aircraft using the Intelligent Flight Battery (standard battery) does not activate the Remote ID system , users have confirmed that the drone broadcasts RID upon takeoff even with the standard battery. This broadcast is consistent across different regions, including the United States and Europe, although activation may depend on location and regulatory requirements. The drone's ability to broadcast RID is software-based and not solely dependent on the battery model. Furthermore, DJI confirms that once a Mini 5 Pro is upgraded to C1 classification, Remote ID will be activated, regardless of the battery used. Therefore, the Mini 5 Pro does advertise Remote ID, making it compliant with C1 regulations, even when using the standard battery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La7h8-N7m9Q
>> I also read the if you even use a plus battery once, your drone will broadcast Remote ID forever. But so long as you never put in a plus battery, you are ok <<
Thanks for.this. I'll have to look into it. If true and.consistent, this is an interesting twist to the plot. There is indeed a lot of inconsistent information out there. If.true, sticking with the standard battery to prevent RID can be a viable solution for those who whan it.
The US has made it nearly impossible for DJI to conduct (drone) business here. That's why you can't buy their newer drone models thru any normal channels, and have to go thru shady import channels. It also meets the ability of DJI to provide warranty or Refresh service is hampered (and maybe non-existent).
It's really unfortunate because it's cutting US consumers off from the best products in the business.
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So, if it is stated to be 249g, if the battery itself is labeled "249g ultralight", then Mini 4 pro is 249g. All other fud is a meme. Same logic applies to the Mini 5.
Edit: sorry all, got my part 107 cert confused with the requirement to register the drones with the FAA. You need to register the drone with the FAA since it is over 250g. However, since it is not yet approved for flight in the US, you cannot register it properly and won't be allowed to fly it legally.
If everyone is checking their take off weight of their Mini 4, as is suggested by the FAA, then most Mini 4 pilots would not be in compliance either if they even use an ND filter.
https://www.dji.com/sg/mini-5-pro/specs
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The DJI Mini 5 Pro is not officially banned in the United States, but it is not available for purchase through official channels in the country. DJI has stated that the drone is "not available officially in the U.S. market on official websites" , a situation attributed to ongoing customs issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law, which creates a presumption that products from Xinjiang, China, are made using forced labor, despite DJI's claims of compliance and lack of manufacturing or sourcing in that region. This customs matter has prevented the drone from being officially released or stocked in the U.S., even though there is no formal ban in place. The situation is similar to the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, which also launched globally but was excluded from the U.S. market for the same reasons. While the drone can be purchased through third-party sellers, such as on eBay or from US-based resellers like Drone Works, these purchases come with significant risks, including the lack of a warranty, potential repair issues, and possible tariffs if not declared at customs. Therefore, while the drone is not banned, its availability in the U.S. is effectively restricted due to these unresolved customs and regulatory challenges.
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Apparently, even Mini 4 Pro broadcasts with light batteries: https://www.reddit.com/r/dji/comm...rm_if_th
There is a lot of misinformation and uncertainty about this.
AI Slop:
The DJI Mini 5 Pro broadcasts Remote ID (RID) regardless of the battery type used, according to real-world testing. Despite the manual stating that the aircraft using the Intelligent Flight Battery (standard battery) does not activate the Remote ID system , users have confirmed that the drone broadcasts RID upon takeoff even with the standard battery. This broadcast is consistent across different regions, including the United States and Europe, although activation may depend on location and regulatory requirements. The drone's ability to broadcast RID is software-based and not solely dependent on the battery model. Furthermore, DJI confirms that once a Mini 5 Pro is upgraded to C1 classification, Remote ID will be activated, regardless of the battery used. Therefore, the Mini 5 Pro does advertise Remote ID, making it compliant with C1 regulations, even when using the standard battery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La7h8-N7m9Q
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If everyone is checking their take off weight of their Mini 4, as is suggested by the FAA, then most Mini 4 pilots would not be in compliance either if they even use an ND filter.
https://www.dji.com/sg/mini-5-pro/specs
Here is some word vomit from AI:
The DJI Mini 5 Pro is not officially banned in the United States, but it is not available for purchase through official channels in the country. DJI has stated that the drone is "not available officially in the U.S. market on official websites" , a situation attributed to ongoing customs issues related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Law, which creates a presumption that products from Xinjiang, China, are made using forced labor, despite DJI's claims of compliance and lack of manufacturing or sourcing in that region. This customs matter has prevented the drone from being officially released or stocked in the U.S., even though there is no formal ban in place. The situation is similar to the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, which also launched globally but was excluded from the U.S. market for the same reasons. While the drone can be purchased through third-party sellers, such as on eBay or from US-based resellers like Drone Works, these purchases come with significant risks, including the lack of a warranty, potential repair issues, and possible tariffs if not declared at customs. Therefore, while the drone is not banned, its availability in the U.S. is effectively restricted due to these unresolved customs and regulatory challenges.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/te...ngNewsSerp
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/te...ngNewsSerp
https://uasdoc.faa.gov/listDocs/RID000002581
Would appreciate carloselcoco using primary sources moving forward if stating things so assertively and confidently.
Apparently, even Mini 4 Pro broadcasts with light batteries: https://www.reddit.com/r/dji/comm...rm_if_th
There is a lot of misinformation and uncertainty about this.
AI Slop:
The DJI Mini 5 Pro broadcasts Remote ID (RID) regardless of the battery type used, according to real-world testing. Despite the manual stating that the aircraft using the Intelligent Flight Battery (standard battery) does not activate the Remote ID system , users have confirmed that the drone broadcasts RID upon takeoff even with the standard battery. This broadcast is consistent across different regions, including the United States and Europe, although activation may depend on location and regulatory requirements. The drone's ability to broadcast RID is software-based and not solely dependent on the battery model. Furthermore, DJI confirms that once a Mini 5 Pro is upgraded to C1 classification, Remote ID will be activated, regardless of the battery used. Therefore, the Mini 5 Pro does advertise Remote ID, making it compliant with C1 regulations, even when using the standard battery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La7h8-N7m9Q
Thanks for.this. I'll have to look into it. If true and.consistent, this is an interesting twist to the plot. There is indeed a lot of inconsistent information out there. If.true, sticking with the standard battery to prevent RID can be a viable solution for those who whan it.
YES, Thats a no brainer
I get that security is a legitimate concern but there really is no alternative.
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It's really unfortunate because it's cutting US consumers off from the best products in the business.
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