[CSSer]

It’s also kind of insulting to those of us who go out of our way to safely fly drones recreationally. More and more drones you purchase today have built-in GPS transponders. I’m notified when airplanes are nearby even at altitudes I can’t reach, and I can tell you what kind of air space I’m in easily. I’m registered with the FAA as required, and I’ve taken more safety courses than I need, mostly because I wouldn’t mind getting my part 107.

I tell everyone these things are not for kids, especially the $1K+ drones capable of high altitudes and speeds. If you go online and find a video of someone doing something stupid, you’ll find an army of enthusiasts telling them so in the comments because they want to preserve the hobby.

[krisoft]

> GPS transponders

I assume you mean ADS-B in? Is the receiver in the drone itself or in the ground station/transmitter?

[jaywalk]

Drones (generally) don't use ADS-B in or out.

[krisoft]

Okay, then what is a “GPS transponder”?

[jaywalk]

I'm guessing the comment was referring to the drone having a GPS receiver and relaying it's position to the base station.