Any Drone People here ?

[Gare]

I just got a new DJI Mini 5 Pro I got some registering questions

 

[newnan man]

Some people drone on and on!!

 

[Gare]

I was hoping someone could help me on a few issues with my new one

 

[Terry Soloman]

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DJI Mini 5 Pro Regulations in Ohio (2026)​

In Ohio, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is allowed for recreational and commercial use under FAA rules, but its U.S. availability and weight compliance are subject to current regulatory and customs restrictions.

FAA & Ohio Drone Rules​

• Recreational flights: Allowed in Ohio under FAA Part 107, but you must register the drone if it weighs more than 0.55 lbs (249.5 g) and comply with TRUST safety rules and Remote ID requirements Drone Laws+1.
• Commercial flights: Require FAA Part 107 certification regardless of weight DroneXL.co.
• Local rules: Ohio does not have unique drone laws beyond FAA and local municipal restrictions; always check with your city or county for no-fly zones or special permits.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro Regulations in Ohio (2026)​

In Ohio, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is allowed for recreational and commercial use under FAA rules, but its U.S. availability and weight compliance are subject to current regulatory and customs restrictions.

FAA & Ohio Drone Rules​

• Recreational flights: Allowed in Ohio under FAA Part 107, but you must register the drone if it weighs more than 0.55 lbs (249.5 g) and comply with TRUST safety rules and Remote ID requirements Drone Laws+1.
• Commercial flights: Require FAA Part 107 certification regardless of weight DroneXL.co.
• Local rules: Ohio does not have unique drone laws beyond FAA and local municipal restrictions; always check with your city or county for no-fly zones or special permits.

DJI Mini 5 Pro Availability in the U.S.​

• Not officially sold in the U.S. at launch due to a customs-related issue with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, linked to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. DJI says it does not source from Xinjiang and is working to resolve import issues DIY Photography.
• No official DJI U.S. webstore listing for the Mini 5 Pro, though it may appear through third-party resellers or online marketplaces DIY Photography.
• No blanket “DJI ban” — existing DJI drones (including Mini 5 Pro) that have FCC approval can still be imported and sold; the FCC’s 2025 Covered List blocks new DJI products from getting FCC authorization UAV Coach+1.

Weight & Registration Risk​

• Marketed weight: ~249.9 g, but DJI’s specs note a ±4 g variance (245.9–253.9 g) DroneXL.co.
• Compliance risk: If your unit weighs above 250 g, it must be FAA registered and meet Remote ID requirements, even for recreational use DroneXL.co.
• Plus battery version: Exceeds 250 g and is not available in some markets DroneXL.co.

Practical Takeaways for Ohio Flyers​

1. Check weight before flying — if above 250 g, register and comply with Remote ID.
2. Verify availability — expect limited or unofficial U.S. sales; be prepared for import delays or customs issues.
3. Follow FAA & local rules — Ohio’s rules mirror FAA Part 107, but local ordinances can add restrictions.

 

[Tnmountains]

I just registered mine with the FAA. They will send you a license. Download the app B4UFLY on your phone. Thiis uses gps and will tell you if you are in restricted areas and give you local flight info .Match the drone to your drone app and follow the procedures to get it oriented once all lights blink on you should be ready to fly. Make sure your phone is charged as it will be your viewer on controller. Practice and keep it with in sight at first and know where the home button is in case you loose sight of it. It will return to where you took off ,have fun.

 

[ToddsPoint]

I have a DJI mini pro 4. It’s a good drone under 249 grams and has few restrictions. It has a great camera for video or stills. I used to fly radio controlled airplanes. Flying a drone is a piece of cake compared to RC planes. I fly FPV, first person view. I look at the control screen, not the drone. I live rural and can fly a mile in any direction as long as I stay up high. 400’ is the legal limit and that’s more than enough altitude to see everything for miles. I stay away from houses and don’t plan on riling up any neighbors. Here’s a couple pics from my drone.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Here’s another thing. Once your drone is in the air, no state, county or local rules apply to your drone. None! Only the FAA can make rules concerning aircraft. Federal law preempts anyone from making rules. It’s possible for them to control where you can take off and land, but they can make no rules concerning flight. Only the Feds have control of that.

 

[newnan man]

A friend of mines wife was sunbathing in her back yard. A drone started hovering over her. She grabbed a rock from the landscape and threw it at the drone. She hit it and it crashed in her yard. A fluke for sure but funny & karma.
I have no issues with drones as long as the user respects persons privacy.

 

[opalboy]

I was flying over a reservoir, and noticed a paddle board way off, so I flew in that direction, suddenly the paddle boarder was moving in a frantic way as I realized she was topless! Never really got a good look! 🥲

 

[Gare]

Trying to change the units to Imperial {Feet not Meters)

 

[ToddsPoint]

Trying to change the units to Imperial {Feet not Meters)

On the controller screen in the corner are three dots. Click there and that should bring up the menu. Go to the control tab, locate units and switch to imperial.