FAA Approves DJI To Authorize Customer Flights In Controlled Airspace

EdM · Oct 1, 2018

Interesting

DJI Selected As LAANC Supplier, Opening Up More Airspace For Professional

sar104 · Oct 1, 2018

If that's true then it's potentially a game changer.

EdM · Oct 1, 2018

sar104 said:
If that's true then it's potentially a game changer.

Since it's on the DJI website I think it's most likely very true.

Former Member · Oct 2, 2018

Scary to think that a little over a year ago, the US Army ordered its members to stop using drones made by DJI because of “cyber vulnerabilities” in the products. Now the FAA is giving DJI the keys to the kingdom by allowing them to instantly authorize flights into NFZ's.

msinger · Oct 2, 2018

Thunderdrones said:
Now the FAA is giving DJI the keys to the kingdom by allowing them to instantly authorize flights into NFZ's.

From the article:

"DJI now has the ability to allow enterprise customers and other professional users to use their DJI accounts to seamlessly apply for LAANC approvals while planning their flights"

It looks like you're the one who really has the keys to the kingdom now. DJI is just making it super easy for you to communicate with LAANC. It's a huge win for everyone.

nystocktrader · Oct 2, 2018

That's a game changer.....
Created in Airmap, a few minutes later...
:Automated FAA Controlled Airspace authorization accepted for flight with confirmation number #########.
Please fly in accordance with Part 107 rules and regulations.

Elton Hammonds · Oct 3, 2018

Thunderdrones said:
Scary to think that a little over a year ago, the US Army ordered its members to stop using drones made by DJI because of “cyber vulnerabilities” in the products. Now the FAA is giving DJI the keys to the kingdom by allowing them to instantly authorize flights into NFZ's.

The military also banned FitBit watches and those sort of things because they were pointing out our locations and troop concentrations.

kissmybrass · Oct 3, 2018

so i have been looking at the evo as a alternative to the mp. is dji going to have a say in where other brands can and cant fly? we want the truth,,, oh no not that truth,, the one we want. seems like a really bad idea to me.

msinger · Oct 3, 2018

kissmybrass said:
so i have been looking at the evo as a alternative to the mp. is dji going to have a say in where other brands can and cant fly?

No. DJI is not going to have a say for their aircraft either. All that has changed is DJI GO will soon be able to communicate with LAANC. This article explains the facts in more detail.

Former Member · Oct 3, 2018

kissmybrass said:
so i have been looking at the evo as a alternative to the mp. is dji going to have a say in where other brands can and cant fly? we want the truth,,, oh no not that truth,, the one we want. seems like a really bad idea to me.

Excellent question. I think the FAA integration might be embedded in the DJI Go 4 app, so the answer might be no.

kissmybrass · Oct 3, 2018

msinger said:
No. DJI is not going to have a say for their aircraft either. All that has changed is DJI GO will soon be able to communicate with LAANC. This article explains the facts in more detail.

thanks for the link.

RobinP · Oct 6, 2018

Does this mean we would no longer have to call airports?

Former Member · Oct 6, 2018

RobinP said:
Does this mean we would no longer have to call airports?

Yes if your airport is on the list. You might be able to get instant approval. But then again, if DJI staff is handling the requests...

sar104 · Oct 6, 2018

RobinP said:
Does this mean we would no longer have to call airports?

This system is for authorization of Part 107 flights. Calling the airport is a Part 101 (recreational) requirement. That may change with the repeal of Section 336 but for now this mechanism doesn't apply to recreational flights.

kissmybrass · Oct 7, 2018

sar104 said:
This system is for authorization of Part 107 flights. Calling the airport is a Part 101 (recreational) requirement. That may change with the repeal of Section 336 but for now this mechanism doesn't apply to recreational flights.

well said

Cheech Wizard · Oct 7, 2018

msinger said:
From the article:

"DJI now has the ability to allow enterprise customers and other professional users to use their DJI accounts to seamlessly apply for LAANC approvals while planning their flights"

It looks like you're the one who really has the keys to the kingdom now. DJI is just making it super easy for you to communicate with LAANC. It's a huge win for everyone.

It looks pretty good to me. Will it be easier to find lost drones also?

msinger · Oct 7, 2018

Cheech Wizard said:
Will it be easier to find lost drones also?

This new feature has nothing to do with searching for lost drones.

Cheech Wizard · Oct 7, 2018

msinger said:
This new feature has nothing to do with searching for lost drones.[/QUOT

But there must be some kind of new data if they are going to monitor the drone?

sar104 · Oct 7, 2018

Cheech Wizard said:
But there must be some kind of new data if they are going to monitor the drone?

The LAANC system doesn't monitor drones - it simply allows Part 107 pilots to apply for and receive authorization to fly in controlled airspace. Potentially that can now happen in the GO app.

Cheech Wizard · Oct 7, 2018

sar104 said:
The LAANC system doesn't monitor drones - it simply allows Part 107 pilots to apply for and receive authorization to fly in controlled airspace. Potentially that can now happen in the GO app.

I see, so what about recreational guys? Now we're going to have commercial drones to watch out for also? They are doing a bee line (No pun intended) to their delivery in the same air space as recreation pilots?