DJI brings geofencing to drones
"With GEO, drones by default will not take off or be able to fly into “no-fly zones,” but operators will have the ability to temporarily unlock or self-authorize flights in some locations. In order to unlock flights, a user will have to provide a verified credit card, debit card or mobile phone number. DJI will not charge the drone operator, but rather provide a measure of accountability in the event the unlocked flight is investigated by authorities.
"Our years of actual user experience have shown that in most instances, strict geofencing is the wrong approach for this technology, and instead we are helping operators make informed, accountable decisions," Schulman said.
The system will be powered by AirMap, and initially launch in North America and Europe."