Flite Test EZ ID

Website: https://store.flitetest.com/ft-ez-id/ 

Pros: Betaflight passthrough for GPS, built in antenna, 20x20 mounting holes, made in the USA.

Cons: Not the smallest module, needs external power

The Flite Test EZ ID has a lot going for it for the FPV or model aircraft pilot. The 20x20 mounting holes and overall size allows it to fit easily in most modern FPV drone builds, giving you the flexibility to mount it in safely inside your frame. The large and bright indicator light lets you easily know the status of the module. The accompanying app comes with a number of features, including a “find my aircraft” mode. It also runs on a wide voltage range allowing you to power it from something as small as a 1s lipo all the way up to 8s which gives you a lot of options when it comes to powering the device. If you choose, you can power it directly from your flight controller so, unlike modules with their own battery, you never have to worry about charging the module or powering it on before you fly.

Of course the down side of it not having a built in battery is that you can’t use this module as easily on a drone where you don’t have access to a power source.

It has built in antennas so you don’t have to worry about extra cost of antennas, where to place the antenna, or having the external antennas damaged in a crash. The “downside” to having a built in broadcast antenna is that the remote ID signal may not travel as far, especially if the module is buried deep in a model aircraft or inside your FPV drone’s flight control stack.

It was designed and built in the USA with considerable feedback from the FPV Freedom Coalition to not only meet the requirements of the FAA, but also add extra value to FPV and model aircraft pilots.

There are two versions of this module. One with power connectors pre-installed, making it easy to swap between aircraft, and one without if you are planning to hard wire it into one model and want to save on space/weight.