DJI Remote ID Serial Number: Where to Find It

Updated 6 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

Finding your DJI drone’s Remote ID serial number helps you enter the right identifier in a registration system or confirm which aircraft is broadcasting Remote ID. You’ll need the drone and, for some models, the DJI Fly app; the number may be listed separately from the aircraft’s ordinary serial number.

What You’ll Need

Your DJI aircraft, with its battery installed if you plan to check the app.
A phone or tablet with DJI Fly installed and connected to the aircraft, if the app displays Remote ID details for your model.
Good lighting to read the small label on the aircraft.

Step-by-Step

Identify the exact aircraft model. Check the model name on the aircraft, its packaging, or in DJI Fly. Remote ID availability and where the identifier is displayed vary by model, so do not assume that instructions for another DJI drone apply to yours.
Look for the Remote ID entry in DJI Fly. Power on the aircraft and remote controller, connect your phone or tablet, and open DJI Fly. Open the camera view, then tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner. Look under the safety settings for a Remote ID section or status. Menu wording and placement can vary with the app version and aircraft. If there is a Remote ID details or serial-number field, record that value exactly.
Check the aircraft’s physical labels. Switch the aircraft off before handling it. Inspect the body for a printed label or marking that identifies the Remote ID serial number. Check the battery compartment or nearby body surfaces if the number is not immediately visible. Use a flashlight and avoid peeling labels or removing parts just to look for a number.
Compare any number you find with the identifier requested. A drone can have an aircraft serial number and a separate Remote ID serial number. The aircraft serial number is commonly printed on a product label and may also appear in the app’s device information. Do not enter that number as the Remote ID serial unless the app or the relevant registration instructions explicitly identify it as such.
Copy the value carefully. Distinguish letters from digits, such as O from 0 and I from 1. Preserve the complete sequence and omit spaces only if the form does not accept them. Do not add a model name, punctuation, or other text to the serial number.
Check the identifier where you intend to use it. If you are entering the number into an aircraft-registration or compliance form, read its field label and instructions. A form may request the Remote ID serial number, the aircraft serial number, or another identifier; use the one it specifically asks for.
Confirm the display or broadcast status if needed. If DJI Fly shows a Remote ID status, check that it indicates the expected state for your aircraft and setup. Finding a serial number does not by itself confirm that Remote ID is functioning or being broadcast.

Common Mistakes

Using the wrong serial number: The aircraft serial number and Remote ID serial number are not necessarily the same. Read the field label rather than choosing the number that is easiest to find.
Searching only in one place: App menus and physical labels differ across models. Check both the aircraft and its app details when available.
Entering a partial number: Small labels can make the first or last characters easy to miss. Compare the whole sequence before submitting it.
Confusing a status with a serial: A message that Remote ID is on, available, or connected is not the identifier itself.
Assuming all DJI aircraft show the same menus: App screens depend on model and software. A missing menu does not prove that a number is hidden in another unrelated setting.

Tips

Take a clear photo of the label for your own records, then zoom in to read it. Keep serial-number photos private when possible.
Record which aircraft the number belongs to, especially if you have more than one drone.
Update DJI Fly using the app source appropriate to your device, then reconnect the aircraft if you cannot find a relevant setting.
Use the exact terminology shown in the app or the form. If it asks for an aircraft serial number, do not substitute a Remote ID number.
For a used aircraft, confirm that the identifier belongs to the actual drone you are setting up, not a box, receipt, or different aircraft.

Troubleshooting

No Remote ID option appears in DJI Fly: Confirm the aircraft model and check that the app is connected to the aircraft rather than only the remote controller. Restart the app and reconnect. Menu availability varies by model and software; consult the model’s DJI documentation or support if the app offers no Remote ID details.

The label is missing or unreadable: Check other exterior labels and the app’s aircraft information without dismantling the drone. If you still cannot identify the Remote ID serial number, contact DJI support with the model and aircraft serial number available. Do not guess or use a number from a different aircraft.

The number is rejected by a form: Recheck that you selected the Remote ID field, copied every character, and followed the form’s formatting instructions. If the form specifically requests the aircraft serial number, use that instead. Ask the form’s administrator or relevant support team if its wording is unclear.

The app and label appear to show different numbers: They may refer to different identifiers. Compare the labels attached to each value and the model’s documentation. If neither source clearly identifies the Remote ID serial number, get confirmation from DJI rather than treating the numbers as interchangeable.

A number is visible but Remote ID does not show as active: A serial number alone is not proof of a working broadcast. Check the app’s status, follow the aircraft-specific setup instructions, and contact DJI support if the status remains unexpected. Avoid relying on a serial-number lookup as a functional test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the DJI Remote ID serial number the same as the drone’s serial number?
Not always. A drone may have a separate Remote ID serial number and aircraft serial number. Use the identifier specifically requested by the app or form.

Where is the Remote ID serial number shown in DJI Fly?
For supported models, check the camera view’s three-dot menu and look under safety settings for a Remote ID entry. The exact location and availability vary by aircraft and app version.

Can I find it without connecting the drone?
Possibly. Inspect the aircraft’s labels first. If the Remote ID number is not printed there, DJI Fly or model-specific documentation may be needed to identify it.

Why can’t I see a Remote ID setting?
The menu can depend on the aircraft model, app version, connection, and setup. Confirm the model, reconnect, and consult its documentation or DJI support if the option is still absent.

Can I use the aircraft serial number if I cannot find the Remote ID number?
Only if the field or official instructions ask for the aircraft serial number. Do not substitute it for a Remote ID serial number without confirmation.

Does finding the serial number mean Remote ID is working?
No. The number identifies the Remote ID device or aircraft record; check the app’s status and follow the model’s instructions to verify operation.

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