Just curious, has anyone come up with a compelling reason to have geo fencing in the first place?
IMHO GeoFencing is a good attempt at keeping ignorant UAS operators (ignorant due to not knowing better or not trying to learn more) from getting into areas they really shouldn't be flying. It should have an On/Off switch somewhere.
Is it perfect? Heck no! Do I think it has kept a LOT of UAS operators from operating in dangerous areas unbeknownst to them? Heck YES! Has it stopped MANY legit and legal UAS operators from getting in the air when they should have no restrictions more than what the FAA has place on us.
I also think that there needs to be a Professional Allowance for those who have demonstrated SOME knowledge of Airspace and Restrictions much like the QEP program is available for Public Safety Orgs.
So, should we apply the same logic to automobiles?IMHO GeoFencing is a good attempt at keeping ignorant UAS operators (ignorant due to not knowing better or not trying to learn more) from getting into areas they really shouldn't be flying. It should have an On/Off switch somewhere.
Is it perfect? Heck no! Do I think it has kept a LOT of UAS operators from operating in dangerous areas unbeknownst to them? Heck YES! Has it stopped MANY legit and legal UAS operators from getting in the air when they should have no restrictions more than what the FAA has place on us.
I also think that there needs to be a Professional Allowance for those who have demonstrated SOME knowledge of Airspace and Restrictions much like the QEP program is available for Public Safety Orgs.
If you spend any time at all on the forums, you hear people complain about their DJI drone not taking off, only to find out they were too close to an airport or other facility where drones are either prohibited, or too dangerous to fly.Just curious, has anyone come up with a compelling reason to have geo fencing in the first place?
No, because cars are too easy to track, and enforcement and education actually work when it comes to different state DMVs. You can't go to Best Buy or Amazon and buy a car and drive it willy-nilly down the highway at high rates of speed w/o any training.So, should we apply the same logic to automobiles?
You can go to a car lot, buy a car and drive it any way you want to. So FAA enforcement and education don’t work with drones? Not sure I follow any of this reasoning. Not apples and oranges IMO.No, because cars are too easy to track, and enforcement and education actually work when it comes to different state DMVs. You can't go to Best Buy or Amazon and buy a car and drive it willy-nilly down the highway at high rates of speed w/o any training.
Apples and oranges.
So, should we apply the same logic to automobiles?
No one is beating around the bush. I am questioning the right to existence of geo fencing. Not questioning it's effectiveness, but unless I am mistaken, DJI is the only drone company employing geo fencing. What would you like me to clarify?Say exactly what you mean and quit beating around the bush. I was very clear and detailed in my explanation and I would appreciate the same from you in your responses.
That's an easy one. DJI manufactures their gear. They can put whatever they want on it. The consumer decides if they will purchase it or not.I am questioning the right to existence of geo fencing.
Agree with what you said, but it didn't answer anything. Point is, no one else is using geo fencing. Why just DJI?That's an easy one. DJI manufactures their gear. They can put whatever they want on it. The consumer decides if they will purchase it or not.
Next question?
DJI condisders geofencing to be in their best interest. That is why. Other manufacturers make their own assessment in that regard.Agree with what you said, but it didn't answer anything. Point is, no one else is using geo fencing. Why just DJI?
Exactly my point. DJI is the only one using it. No one else considers it useful.DJI condisders geofencing to be in their best interest. That is why. Other manufacturers make their own assessment in that regard.
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