Potensic Pro DocsRID-916 Remote ID Module
User manual for the Potensic RID-916 Remote ID module — install it on your drone, charge it, power it on, and broadcast your drone's ID, location, altitude, and velocity.
Danger
This product should only be used by adults and children over 16 years old. Adult supervision is required for children under 16.
The RID-916 is a Remote ID module. Once installed on your drone and powered on, it broadcasts the drone's ID, location and altitude, velocity, time mark, and takeoff location and elevation.
Overview
- LED Indicators — LED 1 to LED 4 are battery indicators; LED 1 is also a status indicator.
- GPS Antenna — when using the RID-916, make sure this side faces up and is not covered.
- Power Button — long press to power the device on or off.
- Type-C Charging Port
LED status indicator (LED 1)
| Device status | LED 1 color |
|---|---|
| Satellite search | Flashing green slowly |
| Broadcast mode (satellite search completed) | Solid green |
| Refresh takeoff point | Flashing cyan slowly |
| Extreme low battery | Flashing red slowly |
| Device malfunction | Solid red |
Installation
The RID-916 can be attached with 3M adhesive in several positions, or with a clamp mount.
- Place the module level, with the logo side facing the sky.
- Do not block the drone's GPS antenna, and keep a safe distance from the propellers.
- For a small quadcopter, try to install the module at the drone's center of gravity (where the four motor arms cross).
Charging
Pull out the dustproof rubber plug and connect the Type-C cable to a USB charger (5V/0.5A or above) or a power bank to charge.
This product does not include a USB charger. Please use a charger that complies with FCC/CE standards.
- Charging while powered off: LED 1 is solid yellow and LED 2–LED 4 flash white in sequence. When fully charged, all LEDs turn off.
- Charging while powered on: LED 1 shows the device status color while LED 2–LED 4 flash white in sequence. When fully charged, all LEDs stay solid on.
Power On / Off & Battery Level
- Long press the power button for 2 seconds until all the LEDs turn on or off, then release to power the device on or off.
- When the device is powered on, LED 1 shows the current device status while LED 2–LED 4 indicate the battery level:
| Battery level | LED 1 | LED 2 | LED 3 | LED 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75%–100% | — | On | On | On |
| 50%–75% | — | On | On | Off |
| 25%–50% | — | On | Off | Off |
| 10%–25% | — | Off | Off | Off |
| < 10% | Flashing red slowly | Off | Off | Off |
When LED 1 flashes red slowly, the battery is extremely low and needs to be charged as soon as possible. When LED 1 is solid red, the device is malfunctioning — please contact after-sales service for support.
How to Use
Install the RID-916 — already written with the required information — on the drone (see the installation precautions above).
Long press the power button for 2 seconds until all the LEDs are on, then release to power on the RID-916.
After powering on, the device automatically starts satellite search with LED 1 flashing green slowly. When LED 1 stays green, the RID-916 has finished satellite search and starts broadcasting.
Short press the power button to refresh the takeoff point — LED 1 flashes cyan slowly. When LED 1 stays green, the takeoff point has been refreshed successfully and the drone is ready to fly.
Use the RID-916 outdoors with the logo side facing the sky. It broadcasts the drone's ID, location and altitude, velocity, time mark, and takeoff location and elevation.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | RID-916 |
| Weight | < 20 g |
| Color | Grey |
| Dimensions | 37.6 mm (L) × 31.6 mm (W) × 15.9 mm (T) |
| Working temperature | 0–40°C |
| Maximum horizontal receiving distance | > 300 m |
| Battery life | Up to 4 hours |
| GPS positioning accuracy | 3 m (open, interference-free environment) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 and above |
| Bluetooth transmission power | 8 dBm |
| Battery | 310 mAh lithium battery, 1S |
| Rated capacity | 310 mAh / 1.15 Wh |
| Rated voltage | 3.7V |
| Rated charging current | 5V 140 mA |
| Maximum charging current (powered on) | 5V 200 mA |
| Charging port | Type-C |
| Installation methods | Supports various methods |
Regulatory Information
More information
For more information, visit www.potensic.com or contact [email protected]. Manufacturer: Shenzhen Deepsea Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., Room 1901, Jinqizhigu Building, Tangling Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. Made in China. This guide is based on the RID-916 Multi-Language User Manual, version V02.23.12.