New DJI drone policy could fuel even more conspiracy theories
DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, announced a new policy removing enforcement of its “No Fly Zone” geofences in restricted areas. The sudden shift may lead to more drones hovering where they shouldn’t,
DJI Will No Longer Stop You From Flying Your Drone Over Airports Or The White House
Less than a month after drone swarms haunted New Jersey’s night skies, DJI removed the geofencing features that finally ended the panic over the Garden State. The Chinese drone producer announced a software update that replaced the guardrails that prevented operators from flying into restricted airspace with an in-app warning that can be easily ignored.
DJI ends software to stop drones from flying in restricted areas
DJI, a Chinese-based technology company, got rid of its geofence software, which stopped people from flying drones over the White House, runways, power plants and during public emergencies.
DJI claims its decision to let drones fly in dangerous areas is not political
DJI will no longer stop drones from flying over airports, wildfires, and the White House, passing the buck to US law enforcement to prevent some of the worst forms of drone misuse. Some are suggesting the curious timing of that decision is political,
DJI's Software No Longer Blocks Drones From Flying Over Military Posts and Airports
The drone maker is removing software restraints that prevented its products from flying over restricted areas, ceding control to drone pilots.
DJI Stops Automatically Blocking Drone Flights Over Airports and Military Bases
DJI, which accounts for an estimated 90% of hobby drone sales in the U.S., announced this week that it will stop geoblocking its drones from flying over airports and military bases. The changes took effect on Monday on both the DJI Fly and DJI Pilot flight apps.
DJI Flip drone review
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DJI Flip is a $439, fully foldable camera drone
Four short months after introducing the truly palm-size Neo, DJI is back with another pint-sized consumer drone. The Flip continues the drone giant’s
DJI Flip official: the unique bicycle spoke folding drone starts at $439
At $439, the DJI Flip could be a good starting point for people who don’t typically buy drones. You can unfold it, launch it from your hand with a single button, land it on your hand again, or optionally use joysticks, all while capturing higher-quality photos and video than the immediate competition.
DJI claims politics doesn’t influence its drone safety decisions
DJI claims its drone safety decisions are not influenced by politics, following backlash to a geofencing system update.
DJI Launches the Flip Vlog Camera Drone – Here’s What You Need to Know
DJI has launched the DJI Flip, an all-in-one vlog camera drone ideal for both beginners and experienced creators. Weighing under 249 grams, it’s compact, foldable, and includes a full-coverage propeller guard for added safety.
Latest Chinese Drone Update Could Cause Chaos Across U.S.
A software update from Chinse drone makers DJI removed geofencing restrictions and allows operators to fly in restricted ...
Drone Maker DJI Drops Geofencing Feature For Restricted Airspace
“Generally speaking, it is legal to fly a drone in most locations if you’re operating under 400 feet, but there are rules — ...
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DJI says dropping a drone safety feature in the US isn’t about politics, but the change is only fueling my fears as an American UAV pilot
DJI pilots in the US no longer have to wait for the company to unlock their drone to fly into restricted airspace. But, after ...
DJI is trusting users to fly their drones safely, and it's as bad an idea as it sounds
These so-called no-fly zones are currently GEO-coded into DJI drones, which means the flying cameras would automatically ...