For those drone fans anxiously awaiting news on the status of DJI, the Chinese drone manufacturer, the US House of Representatives voted this week to bar any new DJI drones from operating in the United States. So, do we throw our drones out with the bathwater, or is there something positive to report…. Let’s have a look. This has been going back and forth for some time now, with the US government claiming DJI drones are a security problem and DJI saying they most certainly are not. Meanwhile, DJI has continued to produce new drones, and we consumers have continued to buy them and use them. Just a few days ago, they launched the Neo, a tiny drone that can literally take off and land in the palm of your hand. It’s a simple drone aimed at content creators and beginners in the drone market. Still, I imagine there’s a very good chance some of those beginners will get hooked and want to upgrade to something “bigger and better,” like the DJI Avata 2, especially with its recent update that allows 4K recording at 100fps, a nice enhancement for content creation. DJI Neo for starters. Source: DJI The “Countering CCP Drones Act” – what does it mean? The “Countering CCP Drones Act” prohibits drones manufactured by DJI from operating in the United States and accessing domestic communication infrastructure. According to Representative Frank Pallone, the top Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Committee, “Congress will ensure that future versions of DJI drones...
Published By: CineD - 6 days ago