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The ability to turn off Smart RTH is critical to users who fly autonomous flights. I understand that apps like Litchi are 3rd party and therefore not DJI's 'problem', however there are uses for this app that don't break any 'rules' and are helpful to commercial pilots. For example; If a client wants their construction site evaluated over the course of the construction period, and they want the same route flown for each segment, the Litchi app is perfect for that. I know you can fly the way points on the DJI go app, but it's not that user friendly and I usually design these types of missions off site to save time while I'm on location and minimize the time the UAV is in the air (which is always a good thing). If there were an official DJI app that rivaled Litchi, I'd use that instead.
I just read a radio tech magazine that discusses UAV uses as it relates to radio tower inspections. The article mentions that, in the coming years, the pilot, their employer and THE DRONE MANUFACTURER could be held liable for any incident. Perhaps this is part of the thought process with these restrictive new firmware updates. However, It's my belief that the company only makes and sells the product. They can NOT be held responsible for what the user does with that product. Similar to firearms, which are meant to do damage, the user is the only responsible party. I would urge DJI to allow us users to do what we desire with our property (which is what the UAV is once we purchase it). Let the user be responsible for their own actions. If they run afoul of the law or regulations, it is their fault - not DJI's.
Too many are operating under the "what if" scenario. You can be "what if'd" right out of business, especially when I know of no incidents that everyone is supposed to be so scared of.
That's no way to live and no way to push this industry forward.
I like to keep my firmware up-to-date and I've updated my P4P. I admit I don't like the fact that I 'must' sign into my DJI account or the operations of the UAV will be severely limited. What if I'm unable to sign in for any reason? I often use the aircraft where cell service is not stable or even available. That, plus the loss of the smart RTH feature mean that I will NOT update the firmware on my P3 4K. I use this aircraft with Litchi most often and I'm fearful that it won't operate any longer with the new update. I'd love to use the higher quality aircraft (P4P) with Litchi, but that's probably not possible now.
Again, I bought the product from you for a specific purpose, open it up and let me worry about my own actions. I don't need to add DJI to the list of agencies who are on my back about this endeavor. There are plenty of those already. |
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