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I don’t trust you.

But I’m notDJI, theworld’s number-one drone maker.

DJI Mavic Pro

They did in the US, at least.

That’s true, there are lots of rules, but they’re somewhat inconsistent.

TheFAA rule was eventually struck downso that the majority of small prosumer drones no longer need any registration.

DJI Flip drone in flight, snowy mountain backdrop, person piloting using the RC2 controller in foreground

The registration also provided a level of accountability.

In recent years, the drone maker has been on quite a tear.

My point is that DJI has a drone for every taste and flying style.

DJI Avata 2 FPV drone in flight over rocky beach

It appeals to an incredibly broad set of consumers.

You think I’m exaggerating?

Droves have been reportedflying across the flight pathof landing and departing commercial aircraft.

LA had to ground those planes until they figured out what was going on.

I doubt that the drone pilot was trying to harm the plane or interfere with fire control efforts.

They likely wanted the amazing video the drone could capture.

Despite its success, DJI has been the target of a potential US ban for more than a year.

Unless the purpose was for DJI to say, “We had your back on basic drone safety.

Now, see what it’s like when we don’t.”

It’s hard to imagine that the decision will curry favor here with US lawmakers.

I have no issue with licensed pros flying in these locales because they’ve cleared flights with officials.

We don’t need to be swatting away DJI drones like so many flies.