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Here is the link to that part of the video. I did leave a comment that he might reiterate about "fly wherever you want" even though he says in the same sentence that it's up to the pilot to be responsible.... my issue is, when that kid gets his new drone for Christmas and they take it out, most likely they will not have a clue as to rules/reg's. Generally his videos seem pretty good.
My experience with drone repair is quite different. When I contacted DJI a few years ago for some repair work on the drone I had back then, they directed me to a guy who does stellar work on them that was in the major metropolitain area closest to me. Worked out great!
Perhaps I wasn't clear in stating my point. There are a lot of places that can repair drones IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS. The problem is that the parts for many of these cheap Chinese drones don't exist outside of China. DJI is an exception because parts are readily available for private repair facilities in the US and elsewhere.
Are you the Brian that commented on his video? I just started watching the video. When he says the zino has no flight restrictions, he means built into it's software. Not that it isn't subject to the laws where you are flying it.
I don't think he's trying to communicate people should fly wherever they want. To me, it seems like he's only comparing features & functionality. In that sense, it is true the Skydio 2 may be launched from any location - whether its restricted or not is a different topic. He's merely making the point that it can be done. I see your point as well for new pilots flying in places they shouldn't - but I don't think his video is about what people should or shouldn't do - rules/ethics, etc...
You make a good point, DJI maps are awfully inaccurate when it comes to no fly zones. Where I live,I’m always getting warnings about no fly when I’m flying out in the foothills. In Alberta we have PLUAs public land use areas, where we can basically do whatever outdoor activity we want as long as we’re Not infringing on other folks ...anyways,DJI is always warning I can’t fly there and I know for a fact that I can. It’s just irritating. DJI being Wrong about their geofencing is just stupidity. If they can’t get it right then they shouldn’t have it.
A lot of the drones he has reviewed recently are cheap Chinese nock offs that are more like TOYS which don’t have restrictions maybe ?
The maps are probably the one's built into your devices, the restriction data that DJI may provide, may also be from some other source... So not sure if blaming DJI will really solve anything. Could be wrong. All DJI probably does is incorporate the restriction data to keep you and others safe and to follow laws or ordinances.
I didn't have 36 minutes to listen to see if he says that but the "no flight restrictions" probably relates to non DJI type drones that don't have the hardware or software to identify geofences, NFZ's and so on. I have always found Steve to be very good and accurate but would be interested what he says to your comments.
I know AirMap does show TFR’s. I see them all the time in FL when Mar a Lago is inhabited by POTUS.
Cheaper drones, like under $500 almost always let ya start em up anywhere cuz they dont have that kind of comunications. There are big parts of Los Angeles where DJI wont fly because of the Airport(s). I see on this forum from time to time LA peeps upset they cant fly there new $1200 drone. So hes not dissen DJI but rather giving the info we need when making these important purchases and is always recomending DJI. His review of the Mavic Air convinced me and I bought one. I think he owns almost every DJI drone and still films with an Inspire.
Do you remember which video it was? He's usually very good about things and I can't imagine him encouraging ppl to flout the laws.
Of course. The problem is when he makes statements like, "You can fly this wherever you want to", and a beginner hears that, the beginner is likely do do just that - fly it wherever he wants to - and that can end up getting him in hot water and causing an unnecessary detriment to the public's acceptance of drones in general.
