Steele said:
How many people buying drones have no idea what airspace they’re in?
Maybe it’s time to require a TRUST certificate before purchasing a drone?
Steele said:
How many people buying drones have no idea what airspace they’re in?
Maybe it’s time to require a TRUST certificate before purchasing a drone?
That’s a good idea! I spent weeks researching before I bought my first drone.
Steele said:
How many people buying drones have no idea what airspace they’re in?
Maybe it’s time to require a TRUST certificate before purchasing a drone?
Even with a TRUST certificate and Part 107, I’m still learning about all the different state and local laws. For example, I just found out in Oregon, you can’t put anything on your drone that can fire a projectile! There’s always more to know.
It’s your hardware, but it’s their software.
Cairo said:
It’s your hardware, but it’s their software.
That’s true. I just hope they don’t start charging us to unlock features, like BMW’s heated seats subscription!
DJI isn’t trying to get involved in any official processes. They clearly say their geo-fencing isn’t about keeping you legal. It’s a separate thing. If you don’t like it, just don’t buy DJI drones.
Blake said:
DJI isn’t trying to get involved in any official processes. They clearly say their geo-fencing isn’t about keeping you legal. It’s a separate thing. If you don’t like it, just don’t buy DJI drones.
Fair point. I won’t be buying a DJI drone. I only mentioned them as an example, but I’ll edit the post for clarity. Thanks!
Blame the people who made the government react this way.
I don’t think geo-fencing is overreach. It’s just a responsible safety measure. If you’re following the rules, geo-fencing shouldn’t be a problem. It stops people from breaking the rules and making things harder for the rest of us. I don’t want to lose the hobby I love, so if geo-fencing keeps things safe, I’m all for it.
@Bay
Thanks! I’ve updated my original post for clarity. I live in a rural area and always check NOTAMs and TAFs before I fly. I’m very familiar with my local airspace, and I doubt any drone company knows more about it than I do. I’ve never needed LAANC or COW authorization, but I’m careful because of the MOA and restricted airspace around me.
@Zinn
Where I live, there are no restrictions, so I can fly whenever I want. I practice in the field behind my house, and it’s great. I just hope geo-fencing helps keep people safe and doesn’t lead to more restrictions down the road.
@Bay
That sounds awesome. I have a lot of MOAs and MTRs near me, so I have to be extra careful. Sometimes we even get low-flying military aircraft, and my house shakes. When everything’s clear, it’s a great spot to fly, but I have to stay on top of the NOTAMs.
I don’t feel like I should have to ask the government for permission to do anything.
Mai said:
I don’t feel like I should have to ask the government for permission to do anything.
Wow, you must feel so free and cool.
Mai said:
I don’t feel like I should have to ask the government for permission to do anything.
Wow, you must feel so free and cool.
Yeah, must be nice! I bet he doesn’t have a driver’s license or pay taxes either.
Mai said:
I don’t feel like I should have to ask the government for permission to do anything.
I respectfully disagree, especially when it comes to flying in restricted airspace.
Geo-fencing is a good thing. It helps stop you from flying in restricted areas. DJI isn’t making the rules themselves; they’re just following the regulations. Plus, without geo-fencing, governments might not allow them to sell drones at all.
I agree with geo-fencing and don’t think it’s overreach. Some drone pilots ignore safety rules or don’t know them, and geo-fencing helps prevent accidents. If you have permission to fly, you can unlock it easily, so it’s not a huge deal. The only problem would be if DJI stopped supporting a drone model and you couldn’t fly anymore.
@Vann
Exactly. If DJI goes out of business or stops supporting older drones, it could be an issue.