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 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 Drone Update Eliminates Geofencing, Allowing to Fly in Restricted Zones Unlawfully
DJI has announced updates to its geofencing system (GEO) that applies to most of its consumer and enterprise drones in the United States. The changes took effect on January 13th on the DJI Fly and DJI Pilot flight apps.
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 will no longer block US users from flying drones in restricted areas
DJI has lifted its geofence that prevents users from flying over restricted areas like nuclear power plants, airports and wildfires.
DJI replaces automatic no-fly zones with warnings for drones over airports, wildfires, and sensitive areas
DJI is removing its automatic no-fly restrictions over sensitive areas, replacing them with warnings, amid growing concerns about drone safety and regulation.
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DJI drops a bombshell in USA – restricted areas over so you can fly over the White House (but you shouldn't!)
DJI issues an update for all drones in the USA which removes their geofences, unlocking all drones to fly over restricted ...