Rather than searching for Remote Identification Module add ons for non- compliant UAVs AND buying a smartphone primarily or exclusively to use to operate a UAV WiFi app for FPV ("windshield" view from front of drones)
Both of which start at about $100. Why not combine both an RID (FAA required) and a hybrid drone pilot's fone into one unit?
The hybrid drone-phone would not make any calls except emergency 911 with hidden key. It would spare the drone pilot the distractions of calls, messages,texts bloatware and irrelevant updates while downloading only UAV / hobby drone related apps from an Apple-like store!
On the sending end the drone fone's RID unit would broadcast the required ID information of the UAV/drone in flight as well as the owner operator/pilot's ID and control location to concerned authorities.
The RID fone might also include an app allowing the RID owner to verify his ID transmission status (hidden key to avoid distractions from piloting his/her airborne craft.)
This invention would combine the costs and clutter of both operator's devices and make the RID add-on units more mass marketable and keep telecom devices from being bought simply to install UAV applications instead of making calls!
