HedgeTrimmer
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From another article on "Air Sense"
DJI stands by the fact that existing data on drone safety is inaccurate. However, they understand they need to continually focus on research, development, education, and advocacy for solutions that will improve safety. They've outlined their intentions with the following 10 points:
1. DJI will install ADS-B receivers in all new drones above 250 grams.
2. DJI will develop a new automatic warning for drone pilots flying at extended distances.
3. DJI will establish an internal Safety Standards Group to meet regulatory and customer expectations.
4. Aviation industry groups must develop standards for reporting drone incidents.
5. All drone manufacturers should install geofencing and remote identification.
6. Governments must require remote identification.
7. Governments must require a user-friendly knowledge test for new drone pilots.
8. Governments must clearly designate sensitive restriction areas.
9. Local authorities must be allowed to respond to drone threats that are clear and serious.
10. Governments must increase enforcement of laws against unsafe drone operation.
These 10 steps are DJI's proactive plan for addressing the continual growth in the drone industry. It divides responsibility between the government, remote pilots, and the company to ensure drones continue to safely integrate into airspace.
Being DJI is already there... #5 & #6 have self-serving interest of stomping down competitors.
#9 has potential to be bad for Drone pilots with overzealous actions coupled to Local authorities own policies or their interpretation of country policies.
#7 is a slippery slope as to what defines "user-friendly knowledge test". Pressure by Special interests, Governments following other governments, Politicians, and Burueacrats.
Personally, would like to see our FAA change flying air boundaries. Airplanes and helicopters minium flying height of 600-feet. Commericial delivery drones 500 to 400 feet when flying. Recreational drones max height of 350-feet.
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