DJI just got rid of geofencing on all drones, which means no more unlock requests. But it also means no more built-in restrictions—it’s completely up to pilots now to stay legal and safe.
How are you making sure you’re not accidentally flying into restricted airspace? What apps do you use to check airspace, weather, and temporary flight restrictions before taking off?
Hopefully, nothing changes in how people check airspace. DJI’s geofencing was wrong half the time anyway. Now it lines up with FAA databases and will still warn you if you enter restricted airspace.
But people need to actually check real-time sources for TFRs. A lot of pilots don’t keep their controllers connected to the internet, so their maps aren’t always up to date.
@Ash
Would be nice if the RC2 had an LTE modem, but since I can just use my phone’s hotspot, I have no excuse.
I always power up my RC2 and drone before leaving home to check for updates. Last time I flew, there were a bunch of updates I wouldn’t have noticed if I was already out in the field.
And yeah, don’t get me started on why a radio-controlled drone even needs an internet login to fly.
@BILL
As if most drone users are actually gonna check airspace rules. This forum is making a lot of assumptions. People here know the rules, but the average drone buyer just unboxes it and flies it.
This is going to lead to a LOT of people flying where they shouldn’t. Watch and see.
@Day
It’s not that they’re being reckless on purpose. Most people don’t even know these laws exist. Let’s be real—no one reads instructions, and drone companies don’t exactly push the legal stuff because it would hurt sales.
Geofencing was annoying for experienced pilots, but for the average person, it at least kept them from flying in places they shouldn’t. Now that it’s gone, expect more violations and stricter laws in the future.