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drone-remote-id-app-vs-remote-id-receiver
by Aerodefense
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Overview
This blog post compares drone Remote ID apps and dedicated Remote ID receivers. It discusses test results showing apps often fail to detect drones at short range, have poor refresh rates, and receive low ratings. Dedicated receivers are recommended for better speed, range, and reliability, especially for security purposes.
Key features
- ▸Remote ID detection apps available as of October 2023 produced mixed test results
- ▸Apps failed to pick up test drones (Mavic Pro 3, Parrot Anafi) when they flew a few feet away
- ▸Occasional detection only when drone hovered at takeoff point a couple feet away
- ▸Apps rated very poorly with consistent reviews stating they simply don't work
- ▸Refresh rate never met Remote ID broadcast standard of 1 Hz
- ▸Dedicated Remote ID receiver offers speed and range advantages over apps
- ▸Phone detection ranges vary by manufacturer and phone location
- ▸Patrol vehicle operator experiences reduced performance due to vehicle interference
- ▸Cell phones not designed for long range WiFi/Bluetooth connections
- ▸Dedicated receiver mounted on infrastructure substantially outperforms cell phone