Futaba
Futaba FRID-1 Flight Assistant Device

Manufacturer: Futaba Corporation
Model: FRID-1
Built-in antenna, compact remote ID
The Remote ID FRID-1 is a device that can installe on unmanned aerial vehicles in Japan and remotely transmits the aircraft’s identification information via radio waves.
*This product is intend for use in Japan and cannot use outside of Japan.
Features of FRID-1
*This product is intend for use in Japan and cannot use outside of Japan.
Due to the revision of the Aviation Act, unmanned aircraft such as radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters are now\
Starting June 20, 2022, all unmanned aircraft weighing 100g or more will require to be equip with a remote ID device (some exemptions apply).
The Remote ID is a device that transmits the aircraft’s identification information via radio waves.
For details on the Aviation Act, please visit the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Unmanned Aircraft Registration Portal Site.
・Compliant standards: Remote ID Technical Specifications (External Type)
Japan Radio Law Technical Standards Compliance Certificate
Bluetooth SIG Product Certification
Communication method: Bluetooth 5.0 Long Range (when sending remote ID)
Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy (when writing/erasing remote ID information)
・Transmit power +5 dBm or more
・External dimensions: 20 x 30 x 8 mm
・Weight 9g
Power supply voltage: DC 3.5 to 8.4 V (for connecting to a hobby receiver)
・Current consumption: 18 mA (average value)
・Operating temperature: -20 to +60°C (no condensation)
Structure: Non-waterproof (shrink tube)
* Before use the FRID-1, be sure to write the remote ID information.
The remote ID cannot send until the remote ID information is written.
To write and delete registration information to FRID-1, please use the smartphone app provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.