Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau Talk Drone Bans

[@Wedgenbigg]

I am the KZbinr/Pilot that had a meeting with Senator Markey's office. I am not a political person, but this cause really hits home for me and I felt the need to contact them and get involved. I am glad that I did, because I was able to teach their office things that they were not aware of. I urge everyone to reach out to your local senators office and request a phone call meeting. Don't be afraid to do it. I was nervous but was able to overcome that and have a great discussion. Don't be afraid to stand up and speak up. It's times like this when we need to work together. Thank you Greg and Vic for this discussion. Very informative.

[@lambo_drives]

nice work, Paul 👍🏼

[@netvisionz]

I'm happy that persons like you with knowledge are willing to reach out to them. My main question is, are they not aware that they lied in order to ensure Skydio's place in the market without competition? Shouldn't Stefanik's part in Skydio be conflict of interest and raise red flags? That is what bothers me the most to be honest. It's like anytime a Chinese based company excels this will happen, instead of the American companies putting the work in to compete. Yet, they have no problem having their parts made in China. Apple is a prime example. I would happily support American drone companies if they were creating good products.

[@Wedgenbigg]

@netvisionz The problem is that they sneak language into other bills like the NDAA. Some things get voted on without any knowledge of what's fully in the bill.

[@lambo_drives]

@@Wedgenbigg and those in the know have the ability (Anzu) to mini-microsoft white labeling the same assembled parts elsewhere and wedge themselves into the Infrastructure over next couple years... no more hobby grade.... we will all need to be enterprising in the future.....

[@litesp]

It won't make a difference. You didn't donate $100K, did you?

[@SkyStepDrones68]

Let's stick together on this drone family! I already sent my California representatives a letter, to which they responded. I can't imagine not exploring our fantastic world without my drone.

[@miller-joel]

I don't think a letter is going to do. Or a million letters. We have to find a better way.

[@forjdfamily]

We've started a FB group. Stop The DJI Ban. This grip will be sharing information and gathering our stories. Ultimately, I'd like to put a documentary together with our stories to send to our Senators.

[@SkyStepDrones68]

@@forjdfamily sign me up sir!

[@clevetidwell]

Great program, Thanks Greg and Vic and everyone reaching out to congress. We must all get involved. NOW.

[@Graphicales]

Greg we need you as our representative, you have all the knowledge and right mind about our industry, Convince them with all these info and reach you have to not ban , even make your own drone , they'll trust you

[@tronziebit]

He need $$$. Don't forget this is politics and they are rotten.

[@LensCaptureOnline]

EXCELLENT coverage of the real issues! Thanks Greg and Vic.!

[@cementmanorwoman]

Greg needs to run for a next President. Please Make Drones Great Again!

[@esamshamoay303]

Good but funny point 😂

[@seventyone30]

Thank you, both of you. 🙏🏼 So many people don’t understand… I have been blessed to introduce drone photography in my community and ready for visiting the schools. So many people are unaware that regulations for drones even exist. I know the kids are interested hearing more about drones and entrepreneur options. Blessings to all! 🙏🏼💜

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

BRAVO,,,, THIS IS REAL INFORMATION!!!!! THANK YOU TO GREG & VIC !!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 💯💯💯

[@jcophoto75]

This was a very helpful and informative discussion. As a former Congressional Staff agree with the drone pilot setting up the meeting with Sen. Markey’s staff. Meeting with staff is always the key since they are paid to be informed and guide the elected official in their decisions. A well informed staff person is very important to passing legislation.

[@holdshortrunway27]

This is by far the most informative update I have ever seen n ALL the right questions r being asked, short n long term. Don't b afraid to contact ur congress reps n senators, also ask if they r open for a drone demonstration because 8 to 9 times out of 10 they r amazed n it changes their perspective ! Thank you Greg, Vic n everyone.

[@steveday2022]

Greg /Vic - GREAT episode! How about inviting Elise Stefanik on one of these sessions w/you guys? Or, at the very least, ask if you both can hold a meeting w/her and then share what comes of that w/us on this channel? May be a far-fetched idea, but desperate times = desperate measures...just a thought.

[@PilotInstitute]

Vic had a meeting with one of her staffer (she was too important to meet with him directly). The staffer ended up lying through her teeth.

[@steveday2022]

@@PilotInstitute figures...it's like how can you tell when a politician is lying? their lips are moving...at least you tried.

[@IslandCreek]

After I work so hard and pay money to stay compliant.. jump through hoops.. all this is really beyond upsetting..

[@txarchdroneguy4731]

Great discussion, Greg and Vic

[@equisetuminc]

I’m a Safety Assessment Professional ( we are called up by FEMA). Given that satellites have been reading license plate numbers since the 1980’s this is overkill.

[@fitzsmotoadventures]

Thank you so much for a good update and explanation of what’s actually going on. Either way, we need to all stick together and fight. It’s crazy that like you said, these politicians have no clue about drones and yet they make the rules. Your right. They will never take accountability for the repercussions of their laws. Thanks again.

[@pikeslip100]

Is there a way to use Anzu LOFT soft wear with DJI hardware?

[@indigostaff]

Thanks Greg and Vic; amazing content! Sam

[@Powertuber1000]

I scanned through this video. Why no mention of the DJI ban for personal use?

[@PilotInstitute]

The proposed FCC ban would affect EVERYONE.

[@Powertuber1000]

@@PilotInstitute Other channels are saying it wouldn't apply to DJI products currently owned. We need clarification.

[@fatdoi003]

@@Powertuber1000 still u.s will not get new drones anymore if you want to stretch it and the country will turn into cuba in drone world....

[@Flo-con]

I'm interested in taking my Part 107, if I did, I'd most likely enroll in Pilot Institute's training program. At this time though, I'm actually waiting to see what happens with the ban before I move forward with that plan.

[@andrewb941]

Same here .. was going to take a hobby and switch it to side money .. but I’ll just wait

[@18wheelercharlie]

Thanks for all of the great info Greg and Vic!!

[@AerRider]

Good and informative. There’s no way that any non-DJI company could ever catch up because DJI will continue to innovate. What every one of these legislative efforts will do is to destine US drone users to working with perpetual less-than-state-of-the-art tech.

[@serverninjas]

Great interview! Thank you for doing this.

[@maximusolybrius4612]

Not sure what you guys are talking about not needing the internet to log in. After a few weeks, the Fly app requires me to log in to my account (connect to the internet) in order to fly my Mavic 3 Pro. It does this regularly. How are you guys flying the Mavic 3 Pro without logging in once and a while? Even if we can still fly our current drones after the ban, the Mavic 3 Pro will still be bricked due to this issue

[@VicMossPhotography]

There is an issue with that. We're talking with DJI for a way around that.

[@SW-Video]

I understand what you're saying. I've been burned no less than 5 times when I arrived on location to fly a DJI drone that wouldn't let me fly more than 40' away unless I logged into the DJI site. I use a tablet that doesn't connect to the Internet (assuming cellular service is even available). The way around this is to start everything up at home (or wherever) using wifi, login, then shut the drone and RC down but leave the tablet on with the display off. Go to your flight location and fly as usual. You can connect a power pack to the tablet if it doesn't have a long lasting battery. I think this login prompt happens after an update if the AC,RC, and app are not all restarted afterward.

[@markkempton4579]

I fly my M3P and have never been prompted to log in on the controller since the day I first set it up a year ago. When are you prompted?

[@markkempton4579]

​​@@SW-Videoare you referring to FlySafe unlocking?

[@SW-Video]

@@markkempton4579 No. When I get on location, start everything up starting with the tablet, it will take off but I'm unable to fly more than 40' feet away without logging into the DJI site like I explained before. Since my tablet doesn't have an Internet connection outside of wifi, I'm stuck with using a phone, which I hate, or just calling it a day which is usually what happens. If it's a pre-planned mapping flight that is preloaded onto the tablet, I'm definitely screwed. I have a love/hate relationship with DJI because of this.

[@ldcam21]

I don’t know if Greg will read this. Mini pro 4 I turned on my controller. It said I had an update I need to install connected installed .then a pop up on the screen. Please allow uploading of data had to select yes ,to keep your warranty valid. how about that? 😮😮

[@Aonexia]

Wonderful video and clarity on the subject. Thank you

[@jeffhuggins64]

The government has no right telling you what you can buy or not your money. Any agency that thinks they can needs to DEFUNDED..............

[@Zbip57]

Greg, at 16:00 you mention that some "expert" believes DJI drones have the ability to read heart rate. Even if that were true (it's not), why would that represent a greater threat to National Security than every smart watch which already has the ability to share that info via bluetooth to an app on your phone, and from there to God knows where... My wife proudly shows me her weekly report of how many steps she takes every day while walking, or the rated quality of her sleep every night. Where does that data go?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes, good point!

[@SplitSniper7]

I just started saving for a drone a few months ago and I was so excited to start my drone photography career only to find the drone I've been looking to get may get banned.😩

[@duaneledford4]

Thanks for the information guys!!

[@phillipduncan8922]

Awesome interview/discussion!

[@VisualEcho]

I’ve reached out several times, with seriousness and all I get back is a bot reply. Could we possible set up events in the same towns as our representatives, for showing them, physically, why we have so much passion? Like you said, you don’t think any one of them have even held or flew one. I would volunteer my time, endlessly! As many do, my entire fleet is DJI, how on earth could I afford to replace any? Flying is the one major thing I wished to do in my retirement. This absolutely feels criminal to me, just because someone bent an untrained ear to some lobbyist, blurting out nothing but a pack of lies, while greedily and secretly, hoping to fill this manufactured void, with their own crappy products! WOW, I guess it’s the American way, these days!!

[@KnightmareOX]

If the ban goes through will that mean all currently registered dji drones will be grounded immediately regardless of use case or will it be that new ones just wont be allowed to be sold?

[@FoolWithACamera0]

THANK YOU for doing this video.

[@Ralphcanoeingadventures]

If we already have a dji drone. Can we still fly and keep it?

[@chrisalexander2478]

I wonder if Anzu could find a way to take DJI drones in for a software re-work to satisfy the ban. I just got a M350 and a L2 lidar 6 months ago. I use the Mavic 3 E & M regularly as well. Everything I do professionally is with a DJI drone. I want the US manufacturers to step up and make something that entices me to kick my DJI products to the curb.

[@jtjames79]

The US manufacturers left for China because the FAA made it impossible to operate profitably in the United States. Always said this was going to happen.

[@TerrySwift-e5u]

​@@jtjames79where did you get that false info about the FAA. Post those FACTS.

[@jtjames79]

@@TerrySwift-e5u FAA vs Wolf of Wall Street. Do you also need to be shown how water is wet?

[@cedricjamesjr1]

As far as I know from what I've researched there are no U.S. consumer-based drone manufacturers.... unless you are including military contractors which do not make consumer-based drones.

[@mb34928]

Is every part of the Skydio drones developed and manufactured in the US?

[@unclesuworld]

No, most parts from china, but software and operating systems are American

[@HikeFly22]

Very good discussion guys

[@mr.runyon7156]

Thank you for this video! Simple question - if I was to purchase a DJI Drone today - any Mavic or below drone - do you think that DJI would continue to support it (software, etc) if a ban went into place?

[@DesignTuneOperate]

15:38 this info is incorrect on DJI drones, if you don't connect to the internet after 30 days the drone will log out of the fly/go/pilot app and your range and other features will be limited until you log back in using your user, password and an internet connection

[@PilotInstitute]

We have DJI drones that connected to the internet once and never again after that, they work every time from a smart controller that is never connected to anything when outdoors.

[@DesignTuneOperate]

Yes, but the drone will only work offline for a maximum of 30 days before you have to log back in using the internet and your DJI account.. and once the 30 days is up, the distance and height you can fly is very limited until you do log back in. We often take starlink on remote.shoots to avoid getting stuck with a drone which can only fly 30m away from the pilot. This includes Mavic 3 with rcpro, inspire 3 RC plus etc.

[@joshuahendrix3343]

So what kind of drones can we use here in the states with the new laws?

[@cedricjamesjr1]

There is no alternative of having any quality... funny thing is the only thing close to an alternative also comes from China. They don't have any proof that DJI is doing anything shady, yet they actively want to ban them for things they don't even know if they are doing or not....... But in the meantime, there is Google Earth and Google maps. SMH.

[@MetroDrones]

Good Job guys... Fingers crossed..

[@kamuelalee]

So, I heard that DJI drones will be banned from sale in USA. Is that accurate info. or not?

[@NoI.D.]

Sticking with my dji drones regardless! This is disgusting, dirty politics period! It's about money, power and control. The solution is to fight back against this ignorant bill!

[@redflametech]

I’m so confused. I thought this had already passed, but I didn’t think it passed in December.

[@pnwxplored]

If it does pass DJI has years of drones already approved by FCC so those approved drones should be available for sale and use right? Can FCC revoke broadcast approvals? I use a fleet of 15 Autels for wildland firefighting. Will those be banned?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes, in theory, they would continue to sell old drones for years to come but... they will continue to make drones that the rest of the world will enjoy and we will be left in the dust.

[@TheGhostInTheWires]

I'm guessing this is old because the worst case has already happened with it being added to the NDAA and passing the house. That 33% chance of ban has gone up to about 90%

[@EvanDoyle-sf7ct]

Bump for visbility. Section 1722 (b) of H.R. 8070 adds DJI by name to the covered entities list.

[@broAlJose]

Had same impression, the conversation is serious and good, but maybe outdated?

[@PilotInstitute]

Recorded in early May. Things are changing fast but still a lot of good points that still stand.

[@AlCire-ss3iu]

Well said Gentlemen!

[@jcvdo8455]

DJI should put an HQ in USA or a division in USA so the government can fiscal them and no need to ban them, just thinking, maybe with this, they can continue to sale their drones in US territory. Most of the congressman and senate I think they don't know about drones.

[@miichaelhickey]

Good job on this and great info

[@rudy1380]

The Chinese government will dance with joy if we take an economic hit over this. In Broward County, Florida, just one police department had to ground a fleet 74 DJI drones. I heard a call over the radio last week “ toddler walked out of the house in the evening, unable to locate, large lake in the neighborhood”. No thermal drone available to quickly find the child. I didn’t get to hear the outcome of this call, but if this child drowned somewhere in the large lake… by the time you find him or her, resuscitative efforts are less likely to be effective. This would be devastating to the family and also all the first responders that have to deal with the scenario.

[@fatdoi003]

well stupid people win stupid prizes

[@brianyemc7345]

Is it still worth getting a DJI drone right now? Is there any version of the bill that the senate could pass that grounds current drones?

[@skiphorni]

We've had a bit of good news now, hopefully "our" (drone pilots and folk like PI) efforts are working.

[@aaron6516]

I hope to set up a meeting with my representative here in CA. I will be reaching out to get some numbers and supporting data.

[@miller-joel]

Might as well write a letter to Santa Claus. Your "representative" does not represent you. They represent the corporations that are paying them more money than you'll make in your lifetime.

[@aaron6516]

@ifly-fsx well if we do nothing nothing is done. I would rather do something,

[@miller-joel]

@@aaron6516 Sounds like "voting." No one said "do nothing." I'm saying "do something useful."

[@thomashardy9994]

@@miller-joelI wonder if DJI has a lobbyist to represent their interests?

[@miller-joel]

@@thomashardy9994 Government is so corrupt, I'm not sure that would be enough. We need to force government into submission. Reason and logic clearly don't apply.

[@BBond88]

Let’s just stick with who makes the best product. Can’t imagine the cost involved being forced to buy American only. I love local, but DJI makes the best products right now. This is anti competition

[@TerrySwift-e5u]

Autel, when in the game gave DJI a run for the money and actually the Life series kicked DJI's butt before the Air 3 came out. Others can beat DJI if they want, but they would already have to be in the game. Skydio made the X2 which best DJI in some areas, but not in others. Being a DJI fanboy does not make you an expert especially if all you've flown is a DJI. And yet, both Autel and Skydio are no longer in the consumer market.

[@femiomomo]

The only way to get your point across to governments is to organise a peaceful demonstration in the capital including, but not limited to 1st responders, hobbyists etc. Organise it with a clear consistent unified narrative. TV Stations, influencers, local and national should informed/invited, to attend. This is just my opinion which is not greater than anyone else's.

[@Nine_883]

Legislatures want to control everything. They also don’t want some drone operator catching them doing their dirty business.

[@bcflyer99]

So if DJI is banned could I still legally fly the one I own?

[@PilotInstitute]

Yes.

[@AngleOfAttackImagery]

As someone who works with a small high school football team that relays on drone videos for education purposes, I definitely oppose these bans.

[@christopherconkright1317]

I wrote to my senator but doesn’t seem to be helping

[@davedivesdeeper]

What satellites do the drones connect to for location? Would that allow for any CCP communication with a “required update” or has this been looked into. I understand it’s “offline” since there isn’t an internet connection, but are they pointing to CCP satellites or which satellites do they talk to?l specifically?

[@markkempton4579]

They use GPS satellites. GPS is a one-way signal.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

​@@markkempton4579 Are you saying that they only use the GPS (American) system but ignore the global navigation satellites from other countries? The United States is the country that has GPS satellites, which are part of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS). Other countries with GNSS systems include: Russia: Has GLONASS (GLObalnaya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema) Europe: Has Galileo China: Has Beidou Japan: Has QZSS India: Has IRNSS or NavIC, the only regional satellite-based navigation system

[@markkempton4579]

@@jerseyshoredroneservices225 I've only flown in the US. Sorry. Regardless, GPS is not a two-way technology. The drone does not have the capacity to broadcast to a satellite.

[@jerseyshoredroneservices225]

@@markkempton4579 Even in the US our devices are not limited to the American global positioning system satellites. Yes, GPS devices can connect to other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) satellites. GNSS receivers can use signals from any positioning satellite, including other systems like GLONASS, Galileo, and Beidou, even if GPS signals are blocked. This flexibility makes GNSS receivers more accurate and reliable than GPS alone

[@drone.notics2221]

Chucks. My city's pd just got a donated m30t full setup..

[@bikedad57]

I guess I was thinking, before watching this video, that upgrading my Air 2S to an Air 4 or to a Mavic 3E would be a safe thing to do. However, now I am concerned that the potential to ruin my business still looms ominously overhead. Another review of the situation by an unrelated person, gave me the impression that the ban would be for any DJI drone purchased after a certain date. Given the discussion here, It seems that any DJI drone, existing or future, owned by me will be banned from essentially all work. Is there any guidance, even with caveats, you can offer on continuing to invest in DJI products? I assume this would affect handheld DJI devices too?

[@tommydyess3994]

I"m grateful there is some intelligence left in this country to respond to this problem.

[@SW-Video]

I still believe this is driven by Skydio their lobbyists, and some well connected uber wealthy people who simply do not like the idea of flying cameras in the hands of anyone who can afford them or can learn to fly them. Not everyone can. It's a spacial and situational awareness thing. I have a friend who is a licensed real plane pilot who just can't visualize the operation of the drone from a location other than in the seat of the aircraft. I don't understand it because I am usually looking at the screen when I fly. That's like looking out the window of a real aircraft to me. There's also the war machine aspect as we've seen in the Ukraine war.

[@Nine_883]

It’s not an international security problem. Our politicians don’t like technology that can catch them on video doing their dirty business. I thought the regs were about air safety. Now it seems it’s about all kinds of crap.

[@miller-joel]

They are getting paid by certain companies to eliminate the competition.

[@jemadv1594]

3 yrs. away from their next move. Which will only have 150k drone Pilots nationwide opposing that Ban. By 2030 a full ban on all drones under $30k without Mfg. safety certificate, Fed. authorization, real time tracking, etc. This will all be done in the name of National Security which has taken our freedom from within. Commercial drone delivery services will be fully implemented by 2030. We will be restricted to drone parks. 🙈 🙉 🙊

[@miller-joel]

@@jemadv1594 It feels like we are already in a cage. The no-fly zone around airports makes sense, but local a-holes also ban them from just about every public space. Local parks, beaches, etc. It's an insane overreach that no one voted for.

[@Nine_883]

@@jemadv1594 and the same type geofences DJI uses will be employed to shut down your freaking electric car if you get close to out of bounds. Your car will just stop and you will have to RTH.

[@Nine_883]

@@miller-joel it’s sickening.

[@stephenkasowitz818]

I Am about to spend $5K -$10K for new drone equipment. I have DJI Mavic 3 drones. What would you advise me as far as being concerned about the future of DJI support for drones purchased now?

[@cedricjamesjr1]

Thats a good question being that there are no consumer-based drones that I am aware of being developed and sold in the U.S. The next closest alternative actually comes from China also.... go figure.

[@gmctano1570]

Did i hear right, that all DJI drone for recreational users only are´nt affected?

[@PilotInstitute]

Not correct. This would affect ALL new DJI drones if passed, regardless of how they are used. Current DJI drones would not be affected.

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

I just Bought a Mini 4 Pro - By the time it's wore out - this should be settled.

[@nikolavonfulton5195]

While I know the pilot institute has become more of an education company. Is there anyway you guys could manufacture drones. While I am still studying with you guys to get my part 107. Since you guys know the rules and regulations so well. Would that be something feasible for you guys to do to have your company grow and take the next step towards more products? Don’t get me wrong I love my DJI mini pro 3 and avata gen 1. But if this ban does pass. We need someone to replace this massive market

[@PilotInstitute]

Unfortunately drone manufacturing is not something we are capable of or really interested in. It will also take millions of dollars of investment to figure out manufacturing and for R&D. Our core competency at the moment is providing awesome aviation education. But we are honored that you would trust us to do this the right way!

[@nikolavonfulton5195]

@@PilotInstitute well I’m glade you guys are here. It is awesome to have you guys present the information in a understandably way

[@airheadbit1984]

I think you missed the issue of RFID, that FAA law opened the gate to the internet. I know the FAA wanted cellular access to every drone but had to setting on WiFi for the time being, they want to grow their kingdom and control, WiFi is a temporary steppingstone, either way it is a means of access to a drone.

[@AtlantaRealEstatePhotographer]

DJI and all affected companies should do exactly what TikTok is doing - they just filed an open brief for an unconstitutional ban.

[@DroneManMurphy]

19:24 I don’t think you will get much “reactive” results if any party (us drone operators in this case) isn’t “scared” enough to speak up. 🤷‍♂️

[@totalstranger8412]

They didn’t stop the Chinese ballon.

[@SVFresh2Salty]

The problem seems to be they think that ccp ballon’s are the same thing as the drones we fly. They think they are the big military drones they don’t realize they are much different than a rc toy. They also don’t understand the data being transferred and the use of that data. They also don’t understand how dji has other tech like microphones and gimbles will be effected.

[@Ronv5150]

I will have a direct connection with Ms. S this September. I definitely want to reach out to her about this but I feel this is more of political maneuver than a real concern for security. Thus, I don’t feel she will concede under any circumstance until the elections are over or when the political scene settles. I do plan to purchase some DJI swag. :)

[@avianorobc8847]

Lets goo

[@Nine_883]

What kind of data do they think the Chinese are going to get from my drone that they couldn’t get off of my cell phone.

[@unclesuworld]

Chinese communist party will get your name and home address when you fly DJI

[@pistolpete6114]

Let's call it for what it is, Rep Stefanie is looking out for former staffer Joe Bartlett who now works for Skydio. Follow the money....

[@PsychopathicBob1]

That’s why it’s called Government, and not Goverment. As these elected or appointment politicians what to govern over is all.

[@davidsizemore2745]

Legislators may be being fed bad info but it’s there job to vet that info to make sure it’s true and not take it at face value. Skydio is behind this nonsense.

[@cedricjamesjr1]

How about you go into a little more detail about "Skydio is behind this nonsense" I'd like to hear it. Considering the fact that Skydio stopped developing consumer drones awhile back it wouldn't make sense to me... but I definitely would like to hear your conspiracy.

[@wildmustangart1577]

Hm... I wonder how many lawmakers will see their bank accounts swell when American Manufacturers flourish in the wake of them snuffing out the competition. I don't generally believe legislation is for the betterment of this country or its citizens. This isn't a threat to National Security, but the wide open border sure is.... the federal government's priorities are WAY off...

[@fpvtrucker129]

Does this affect RC air plane's or is it just quads. I have not seen anything in the US that is worth a crap made for drone.

[@charlemiami]

Looks likes that US drone manufacture only going with Enterprise drone lines 🧐

[@gregr.8359]

When Harley Davidson started losing the 750cc motorcycle market to the Japanese makers in the 1980s, the government stepped in to rescue this American brand…. Why not use that model here? Except that here the Chinese government leans away from the way we do things in the states? What is happening here that no one wants to say?

[@dmitryxcom]

DJI: publishes applications that do not pass security reviews in stores (DJI Assistance, all of the androiod apps). Self-proclaimed security experts making money off people with DJI drones: we don't get the ban, so unfair.

[@markbunner2044]

This is nothing but anti-competitive activity to benefit Skydio. When will the Justice Department Anti-Trust division and Federal Trade Commission investigate Skydio, Stefanik, and AUVSI (among others) for antitrust law violations?

[@frankc.9853]

No one can be that mean? Have you been paying any attention to the House of Representative sessions?

[@john-martin]

How old is this interview, seems very outdated

[@msmd3295]

My fear is that irresponsible drone use will eventually ruin the use of aerial (civilian) drone use. For example in the recent California wildfires one of the planes used for fire fighting water was recently grounded after being struck by an aerial drone. In the past 1.5 yrs I’ve spent well over $1000 on aerial drones and they’re becoming so widespread they’re becoming a public safety issue. And a yrs or so ago I paid $200 for pilot training but I was so sick most of the year I’ve never taken the course. It’s not very difficult to see what could be very likely that the FAA or some other agency will have to step in and find some way to restrict the use of drones.

[@UVBluesman]

Hey, if Joe can swap us over to all EV in 10 or 15 minutes then this drone thing should be a no brainer. And that makes him a perfect candidate.

[@WandersonRC3]

There is only drone bans among fear mongers and certain channels will hype it up for click bait

[@tonysimek]

This is going to ruin so many businesses at this rate.

[@Casitascrawlers]

Welcome to the new reality not only is the government going after drones but anything e driven especially bikes & any other e transport they are going to regulate it & require things like a license & insurance. Just a few days ago there was a city that has cancelled a RC Crawler spot in California so this is just the beginning of a bunch of regulations for any RC user no matter what it is. And anyone with a ebike good luck.

[@LSmiata]

I am a DJI owner and not happy about latest legislation, but not fair to support drones or other industries to overcharge compared to global market rate. I am an automotive engineer and Japan was harsh, Korea more harsh, now China. Unfortunately, our government in the USA has allowed companies to invest too much in China and now it it hard to find a hammer built in the USA.....GRRR!

[@rickpinelli1586]

Worried about Drones when the govt. allowed a Chinese spy balloon infiltrate our country and send back intel of various restricted areas. What a joke!

[@mcalanchini1]

So the problem here is; Chinese surveillance through DJI Drones and microphones?

[@miller-joel]

No, that's propaganda. The real problem is that the government does not represent us.

[@SDunsmore444]

NO it's Skydio crying because they don't have a majority of the US drone market. They stopped selling a consumer drone last year. All they make now are commercial drones and they want US Defense contracts to line their wallets. They already have a government contract. Don't blame it on DJI because they own the market. Make a better priced drone to compete with DJI, no instead we are going to pay politicians and cry on Capitol Hill.

[@sullytrny]

Lock up parent for neglect, open source all drone code

[@ElChingonFPV]

I'm afraid American drone (Anzu) development will be leaving FPV pilots/hobbyist out in the cold.

[@danielsnyder3563]

The CCCP flying spy balloons over the US may have been the straw that broke the camel's back.

[@gearhead1308]

So we can manufacture SR-71 but yeah for drones we need to ban the best from other countries.