wow, another new twist to the same old problem. here we have a buyer who checked for the problem first only to learn later that you cannot really fully check for the problem in person but only if you possibly reach out to the manufacturer to...
Yet another story of a bound drone making the rounds looking for an unsuspecting target to prey upon. Someone who is unaware and will be left with a drone that cannot fly and that person is likely to "give the drone away" to the next person who...
I recall you've posted an extensive amount of feedback on this topic. I don't recall any mentions of heinous processes though.
The process we're discussing in this thread is certainly not heinous. However, it may be confusing or cumbersome for some.
I don't see anything despicable about protecting DJI drone owners from theft. If DJI allowed any used drone to be activated by whoever had it at the time, it would undoubtedly encourage more thefts and resales.