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I purchased a Mavic 2 Pro a couple of years ago. Unfortunately my home is situated right next to a small executive airport, but I could fly on my own property as long as I got permission from DJI to fly in the restricted zone surrounding my house. The NFZ geometry has changed since then, and now I can't fly on my property.
In my opinion, amateur drone operators are being squeezed out of this hobby, in favour of those willing to purchase advanced training and licenses. Unless you live near a wilderness area, where flying is permitted with few restrictions, you pretty well are stuck on the ground, along with your expensive drone equipment. I wanted to purchase several drones models for my photography interests, but considering the legal handcuffing, that is now out of the question. This hobby has become far too restrictive for casual flyers to enjoy. Unfortunately the law makers have no way of determining if you are a responsible flyer or not, so we all get painted with the same brush.
DJI will continue to appease authorities with their built-in NFZ assistance… fewer drone accidents means fewer restrictions and bad press right? The paradox is, once the word spreads to the buying public that there are numerous, bothersome flying restrictions, sales will probably drop automatically. Damned if you do, and damned if you don’t. Who’s going to spend hard earned cash on something they can’t legally use?
A parting shot. DJI’s Mini and Air ads are somewhat misleading because they promote fun family flying and photography, without mentioning the good possibility of NZF restrictions in your area. Check out your neighbourhood before you buy. |
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