I can sort of see why that functionality is there - probably a vestigial function left over from back when DJI had to hold people accountable for their flyings. I imagine I would quite enjoy that little restriction if my UAV was ever stolen ...
I don't fly very often because I have to plan to fly. If I could fly at home, and not have to jump through the hoops, I'd fly a lot more, just for practice and to learn the controller better.
I'll have to get comfortable asking the FAA for...
Funny you say that.
I used to see them practicing once or twice a day as I was driving to or from work.
One time I didn't realize they were taking off behind me when I was on my motorcycle. They don't do it very often but this time they took...