In that example in the OP it looks like the government/police both enforced a reasonable law and did so with the tool that was most effective at doing so.
So what's your point? That having the ability to do the right thing means the wrong thing...
The app support the Mavic 4 pro no matter where in the world you are.
Your issue has nothing to do with being located in the US.
Can you explain what you've done and what you are seeing that made you think that the app doesn't work with the...
Your drone doesn't use GPS for height.
It's barometric sensor is much more accurate.
You'd find that most general aviation aircraft also use a barometric sensor for their altitude measurement, just like your drone.
Simple .. your OA sensors can't work in the dark, so there's no need to leave them enabled for flying in the dark.
Your understanding of how your drone works is rather poor .
Your drone isn't going to lose its orientation or suffer an inability...