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Someone should pass a law that prohibits the passing of laws based on ignorance, hysteria, deception or hyperbole 🙂

@olewiseone1079

6 ай бұрын

Then we would have no new laws. I’m in total agreement with that.

@51Drones

6 ай бұрын

If only!

@robertdodson1823

6 ай бұрын

It's called the ballot:)

@mikeb3311

6 ай бұрын

Then there would be zero gun control laws…so i agree with you

@skratz

6 ай бұрын

@@robertdodson1823 Unfortunately, the same idiots in Congress voting for stuff like this (both sides of the aisle) like buying votes from uneducated voters.

I am a school teacher using DJI drones teaching students about drones and preparing them to take Part 107. This is frustrating to hear.

@longshot7590

6 ай бұрын

Too bad comrade!

@huevitopipihead

6 ай бұрын

It's DJI the only brand out there?

@donherbert1561

6 ай бұрын

Public school teachers aren’t affected by this, unless you purchased the drones with a federal grant. Otherwise, schools are funded by either state or local tax dollars, so no reason to worry.

@Smt_Glaive

6 ай бұрын

Just order a bunch of flight controllers, esc , brushless motors and gps modules from china. Sorted! Teach the kids to design their own frames. Itll add to the learning excitement!

@hernandez-perezandroid5983

6 ай бұрын

@@huevitopipihead there are NO consumer drones not a single one band that is made 100% in USA. all are made in China and even Skydio has MADE IN CHINA Batteries and other parts.

This is ridiculous. There is nothing on the market close to DJI products. Someone's pockets are getting filled.

@Bikerbug2020

6 ай бұрын

Nope, they didn’t pay the Biden Family enough to stop the legislation…

@snoopyloopy

6 ай бұрын

Given that Sen. Scott was mentioned, it's probably his pockets, especially since he has a known history of exactly that.

@AJDIAS-ov1zd

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, Democrat politicians.

@Pilotin74

6 ай бұрын

@@AJDIAS-ov1zd 👈🏼 You are way off base buddy. The architect of this bill is Republican Rick Scott of Florida. Get your facts straight before you demonstrate your ignorance. Pitiful just pitiful‼️

@henryreinders3031

6 ай бұрын

Agree, there is no other brand I would buy.

It's all about power, greed and control. Politicians getting their $$$$ from Skydio?

@imbalancedstatus8824

6 ай бұрын

More like holding on a dying idea

As a fireman who uses a DJI drone as part of my job, this is extremely frustrating. Once again the government is showing they only care about one thing... lining their own pockets... 😢

@soundtecked

3 ай бұрын

Yep and there doing a tiktok ban to to kill free speech

@ZinnNasty

2 ай бұрын

That's not at all what their doing, by doing this it will spur American innovation and it needs to be done!

This is not the win that they think it is. I've worked in government and military contracting, there are already policies in place that forbid the use of Chinese materials in military equipment. By banning the use from all agencies that receive federal funding, all you've done is force the small town fire department to buy from the (now) only game in town, at whatever price that Skylandio decides to set. Also, now the fireman flying it isn't flying the DJI he probably has the same model of at home too, but I bet the FD can buy a training package for a tidy sum... this is an obvious lobbying cash grab disguised under pearl clutching.

@ZinnNasty

2 ай бұрын

I know of a handful of companies that could be able to get off the ground and compete in this market but can't currently because of the Chinese subsidized drone. It's time we spur American innovation again instead of just relying on Chinese stuff.

@ChadSteele_Video

Ай бұрын

Follow the corruption, those that propose the law are the corrupt ones.

@brkfst4dnr

Ай бұрын

@@ZinnNasty So just forget the free market then and let the government decide who can sell and who can't?

@ZinnNasty

Ай бұрын

@@brkfst4dnr That's the problem, the free market isn't deciding. The Chinese Government subsidies this market for DJI and others. We aren't playing on the same level field. Our Government either needs to ban their drones our throw subsidies at American companies so they can compete on price. Instead of just buying more cheap crap from china!

DJI drones have been banned for GOV use for years. It was also in the last NDAA. The only change for 2024 is it applies to all federal employees instead of just DOD and affiliates. There is also an exception policy which is very easy to get approved and just requires a software update.

@jidnglo

6 ай бұрын

Where can we learn more about this?

@fen2453

6 ай бұрын

@@jidnglo read the NDAA. It's always posted on the congress.gov website. I believe it's section 848 that covers DJI and foreign electronic cyber vulnerability.

@seanpeavideo

6 ай бұрын

Please elaborate a bit. This seems video seems like a bit of hyperbole. fun versus national security?

@edsullivan6884

5 ай бұрын

This is not a problem with Security it's money flow to any foreign country by the Federal gov.@@seanpeavideo

@edsullivan6884

5 ай бұрын

@@jidnglo On line regarding Federal contracting and buying.

We really need a new generation in Washington that understands even the basics of how computers work. How exactly is DJI more of a problem than garbage like Temu and TikTok? Things that actually are extracting data? If we're that scared of DJI because we don't want to understand drones, the government could, I don't know, just learn what Airplane Mode does?

@51Drones

6 ай бұрын

Yep

@kurtzFPV

6 ай бұрын

Seeing as Rick Scott made his fortune swindling medicare, I'm guessing he owns stock in an inferior US drone company and is manuvering to set them up with a government contract when DJI is outlawed.

@RebelByNature

6 ай бұрын

This is not about your use, it's about federal gov't use. Consider a DJI drone being used by the FBI to help in counter intelligence surveillance against Chinese nationals here in the US. Imagine the Chinese gov't or military seeing what the FBI drone is seeing and getting the geo location telemetry in real time. Suppose you put it into airplane mode (assume you actually mean local data mode) and for some coincidence, it doesn't work as advertised in certain circumstances. Would not be that hard to do. Probably don't have anything that obvious in the drone software today, but it could have already been created, just waiting to be downloaded with the next firmware update whenever desired. Again, let's not be naive about audits having been performed. Those are a snapshot in time, says nothing about the state of affairs after the next update.

@kurtzFPV

6 ай бұрын

@@RebelByNature no DJI drone is being used in that capacity. The US government as its own highly sophisticated drones for that. And on the slight chance that one is, the agency has totally hacked it and is running it with their own firmware.

@RebelByNature

6 ай бұрын

@@kurtzFPV Interesting, not sure how you know that, but hope you are correct. Would certainly like that to be the case. I guess I would like to know what capacity the federal government is using DJI drones (with dji software) for in the first place. If it's only for monitoring animal movements in Yellowstone etc, then maybe I take it all back.

Apparently this bill only requires a waiver for a department to use the equipment. The only purpose this bill serves is to try and prop up companies that can't compete with DJI.

@SLHJR0390

4 ай бұрын

They won’t be granting waivers more than likely. Why make a carve out

@grampafpv

4 ай бұрын

@@SLHJR0390 they already do for law enforcement and fire rescue.

Fine. All DJI drone owners, such as myself, will just switch over to flying Unmanned Surveillance Balloons manufactured in China. It seems our current Federal Administration doesn't seem to have any issue with these.

Alexa spies on us way more than our DJI drone does. Although if these local, state and federal agencies cant use or purchase DJI it doesn't stop those entities from hiring 3rd party private pilots from using DJI equipment. Unless that is buried somewhere in the bill. Or best guess is that the local and state agencies will figure out some way to skirt around the ban and just use them anyway. Its going to be interesting thats for sure.

@TheDevnul

6 ай бұрын

Yea, but they can easily get warrants for that data. My guess is that they are having issues getting cooperation from the Chinese government.

@AlanzFPV

6 ай бұрын

I think it is buried in the bill but haven’t read it for myself. I did a paid gig recently for a government agency and had to fill out a questionnaire. There were already questions on it related to use of Chinese drones. My assumption is they are not allowed to knowingly allow federal funds to be used to pay for services which include them.

@1EyeInTheSky

6 ай бұрын

@@AlanzFPV if these agencies already have these drones, and have already been using them for a particular period of time, I wonder if it precludes them from using them in the future? I’ll be honest I haven’t read the bill because let’s face it those things are written in a different language and are too long. I guess my question is with this bill any agency that takes federal money can’t purchase and use Chinese drones from this point forward or is it retroactive to cover anything that’s already been purchased and currently in use? I would really be interested to know that part.

@brianroberge4226

6 ай бұрын

Yes, but Amazon hasn't been preparing for war with the US for years; like China is.

@kbrown8898

6 ай бұрын

If you have a government contract to supply services, you fall under the same rules and regs as government entities. That’s why working on government contracts is very complicated and costly.

This is a sad reality. I as a military veteran understand that the government needs to be cautions about security and privacy. That being said, as a M.S. in unmanned systems, this is overkill. DJI's systems are highly respected and reliable systems that have a lot of capabilities. We as pilots, users and people who may benefit from these aircraft need to speak out against those who would pass this legislation. Hopefully DJI can provide ways to stop this threat to our livelihoods.

@mjones82

6 ай бұрын

100% Correct

@matthew3136

6 ай бұрын

Next up will be SpaceX and Starlink.

@deezeed2817

5 ай бұрын

Nothing can be done, The U.S is a paranoid empire willing to do anything to maintain its hegemony. Put yourself in the mind of your overlords. Of course you won't want a "competitor". It's all about "rules based order" and you'd do anything to stop this new power from rising. You don't understand your political system. It is self defeating and only serves the interests of capital. This is why the world everyday is being dragged closer and closer to WW3.

Thanks for keeping us updated on these issues, I really appreciate your efforts!

The reason SkyDio lobby money is more effective is because they can contribute where it really matters to the politicians, directly into their reelection campaign accounts, whereas DJI being a Chinese company cannot. Unless they break off a separate company headquartered in the US, they will never be allowed to even compete in the government sector again.

@AR7271

5 ай бұрын

SkyDio are lucky I don't live near San Mateo. Otherwise, I'd be paying them a visit and asking their employees a few questions in their parking lot. Tom Green style!

@ChadSteele_Video

Ай бұрын

Skydio paid lobbyist's $560,000 in 2021 and $320,000 in 2022,

Russ…Bravo for stepping up again on drones (again) ie. Senator Scott! EMS/Police/ First Responders a must to have. I am in the Smoky Mountains of NC and personally know a certified airplane pilot and photographer/videographer who got his license years ago to fly his drones for real estate images! Now he is called by local police and government (Haywood County) to search for lost hikers and Interstate auto accidents. With infrared attachments he can see at night for hikers or criminals on the run! I have been following your videos for years now…thank you for clearing up or mentioning all of the untruths about “Legal” flying with regular drones and mini drones (245 grams). Happy New Year!!! Keep on Flyin’!

Really glad you keep us up to date with this type of information Russ. Thank you for doing the research and making it easy for us to know what's going on! It is indeed a shame this is going into effect.

This sucks! I hope that we can still use them at normal levels, like for fun!

@dave20thmay

6 ай бұрын

How they going to police that?

@RebelByNature

6 ай бұрын

you do realize this is only a ban on government use, right? Does not affect private use.

@adamtheminecrafter7877

6 ай бұрын

Yea I understand, just saying tho@@RebelByNature

@felixruiz2838

6 ай бұрын

Yet !!

@vader.editz.86

5 ай бұрын

@@RebelByNatureSo I should be fine about flying mine for car shows?

The ban is not legitimate. I wrote to both of my U.S. senators and my U.S. representative about the wrong headed aspects of this legislation. I received uninformed responses. Such is the state of our elected officials.

@TheJoeyboots

6 ай бұрын

I bet they all use AI for their responses. They are busy going to dinners and participating in everthing good in life except working for the public.

@DaveInNH

6 ай бұрын

Skydio's cash speaks louder than you can, unfortunately.

@JuicySmullietFPV

6 ай бұрын

I’m surprised you got a response.

@willia3r

6 ай бұрын

I received no response from my U.S. Senator on this drone ban issue.

I have just got a DJI Mini 4 pro drone and it's a great wee thing to get out and about for a bit of a look see around the old neighbourhood. I can even get it as far as the beach have a fly around and still have power to get back home. So far no problems, I'm loving it 🏴‍☠️🚁

Thanks for keeping us updated on the latest information, concerning the ban on DJI drones. I hope they gets things sorted out on this matter. Great video Russ, thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.

I would be devastated if I could not fly my drone! BTW I am enjoying the Mini 3, except for the terrible weather here in NY.

@51Drones

6 ай бұрын

Bad weather is only temporary, thankfully!

@bonezbag1

6 ай бұрын

Where in NY do you fly?

@peterjb49

6 ай бұрын

Near Binghamton

@l2torres

5 ай бұрын

Thats not ny thats UPSTATE ny

@peterjb49

5 ай бұрын

What's your point?@@l2torres

Thank you for the discussion on this topic, Russ. I think there is a good point to be made that there are many other ways for non’friendly govt’s to collect data. This reminds me of the attempted ban on TikTok. As a 107 pilot, I guess it will be necessary to ask any potential clients if they receive any federal funds. Think agriculture, infrastructure construction companies, state governments, etc. There are so many industries that receive some sort of federal aid, directly or indirectly. How are we to navigate this?!

@OpenCarryUSMC

5 ай бұрын

Let the hiring entity worry about it.

@AR7271

5 ай бұрын

@@OpenCarryUSMC exactly.

@bikedad57

5 ай бұрын

@@OpenCarryUSMC That is one way to do it. However, I prefer to be proactive and get all the business matters clear up front to avoid possible issues later.

Yet we have phones,cameras, computers from china. This is so dumb, if they ban my drones they can pay me back for them. So frustrating, I hope something is done and soon about this.

@joeg1992

6 ай бұрын

Pay you back from them? Are you a federal agency? Do yo not understand that this is not a ban for civilians to use and fly them> You will still be able to buy them, only federal agencies won't? You seem confused, just can't tell if it is genuine confusion or intentional.

@WestVirginiasBigred271

6 ай бұрын

@@joeg1992How much longer do you think civilians will have more freedom than Federal employees? This is just a start and civilians will be next. But great news Drugs are also illegal but still just happens to be available on any street corner near you 😂

@joeg1992

6 ай бұрын

@@WestVirginiasBigred271 Your response make no sense. On one hand you are saying this will somehow later apply to civilians, showing you have no understanding of this at all. But then you go on to show me how government ban don't mean things will really be banned, destroying you own argument. SO civilians will be next in the same way that they banned drugs? Got it. Go sleep off whatever you smoked.

It's not about security, it's about greasing palms. Defund the government.

@hughmungus2760

2 ай бұрын

they did it in the 90s when they banned made in china firearms and ammo. This happens every time china makes something better than what the US can make.

It is refreshing to hear these topics discussed by someone who first takes the time to research the facts. Your channel, as well as Greg Reverdiau's Pilot Institute are my trusted sources for UAS information. I also appreciate that you are always upfront about when you are offering your personal opinion on a topic. Thank you, Russ! I hope the new year is a happy and healthy one for you and your family!

Security is a genuine concern especially when it comes to China and their geopolitical partners, but this ban seems ill conceived and mainly designed to give Skydio a market advantage.

@dougm7737

6 ай бұрын

But the China spy balloon is ok to traverse the US!?? The government is so frickn clueless!!

@wayneberry3453

6 ай бұрын

Lmao. Yeh... it's our own government we need to be weary of. 😅 we know where we stand from china, our own government pretends to be our friends.

@SideHustleReviews-ws2df

6 ай бұрын

Skydo won't survive and won't be getting the market advantage.

@davidjaypeterson644

6 ай бұрын

Your phone ?

@davidjaypeterson644

6 ай бұрын

Skydio is garbage

Your next video should be how to obtain drone kits and best way to build them. Thanks for keeping us updated 👍🏻

Thank you Russ for the information! It is one of the main reasons I subscribed to the channel days ago. I’ve watched many videos from your channel for the in’s and out’s of recreational flying as I just became a drone owner this past Xmas. It’s sad to hear this signing of a ban, yet I really don’t believe the recreational use or consumer use of Chinese drones would be nationally banned. Most drone users seem to want to capture moments of their experience and not private activity. I agree Russ, DJI should set base here in the US like other Chinese manufacturers do to mass produce their products here. I look forward to your next videos.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Russ (hope things are ok these days) Could you share the link to the drone laws by state that you showed at 6:40 ? I was shopping for a new consumer drone but if I eventually want to fly commercially, I would like to invest in a drone that doesn’t limit my client base. I love DJI (the Mavic 2 Pro was a favorite of mine) but if I can find another company that matches the same quality, reliability, and usability then I am open to trying something else too.

Thanks for the clarity here Russ. Wondering if local law enforcement could use contract drone services to bridge any gaps in the short term?

@stevetrummfilmproductions9835

6 ай бұрын

They’ve two years to source alternatives…relax!

@IvanSkyFlight

5 ай бұрын

The law Russ is discussing expressly says that state and local agencies can continue to use drones not purchased with federal money.

Hi Russ, Thanks for posting this video and keeping us up to date.

Another load of crap by our .gov.

My understanding of the bill also allows Homeland security to bypass the ban which is stupid if they are really worried about the Chinese government getting info from the drones!

@DaveInNH

6 ай бұрын

If true, that tells you all you really need to know. The bill has nothi g to do with security. It's designed to ensure that American drone manufacturers can sell subpar products at hyper-inflated prices without any real competition.

@Pilotin74

6 ай бұрын

@@DaveInNH- 👍🏼 Agree‼️

As part of that "ban" on drones, there really should be a waiver process included to allow exceptions for emergency services (search & rescue, etc) and others. As you mentioned these are critical services which could well be impacted by a total ban. They are also services which could easily create an air gap between drone activity and internet connections so as to make data transfers offshore impossible, making the need for the ban unnecessary in the first place. Glad you're taking the time to discuss this topic and bring challenges to the forefront and sorry someone has pushed legislation without considering the impact to certain critical services. Thanks Russ.

This is sick, I live by the beach, over summer new york fire department was flying dji maverick over ocean beaches to look for sharks, this helped alert people to get out quickly from water when sharks were detected

And i feel like DJi has been so complaint especially that remote id software update that forces us to have the goggles 2 connected to a smartphone for flight. As ridiculous as that update was it was a requirement they had to meet. Hoping for the best i just got into this field as well.

DJI going open source is the last things that's going to happen. In the 3d printing world, the Chinese company Bambu Lab, which is founded by former DJI employees, joined the competition last year. Their products are pretty good and fairly polished, similar to DJI drones, but they are closed source (except the things they have to open source), and they do everything to keep it that way. And there is also concerns about data security, since you have to connect to and run everything through their servers if you want to use all the functions (there is a local-only mode, but with limited functionality).

As someone that does search and rescue in the back country (including National Parks) taking away DJI drones will cost lives

I'm so glad you brought up the iPhone... I always wondered why that isn't affected! I fully understand the concern of the videos being transmitted "might" be used, but for us novice flyers... if they want to look at the footage of I am recording, go right ahead... I truly believe they can't be that Bord. Like you said rescue and detect lost people so much fast! And a lot of companies use them to look at problems where it is hard to remotely get to. So many great things DJI drones do! I always watch your videos, they need to get the "law makers" to talk to you... Problem solved! Thank you for ALL that you do!

In "The Country of the Brave and Free", something like that should not happen. Public security is a poor excuse for restricting the use of drones that have obvious benefits for the public when it comes to search and rescue efforts and so much more. DJI drones have a limited range and those law makers really don't understand what they do. This is ridiculous. fortunately I live in Canada, but we have a lot of Canadian lawmakers who are just as stupid as the ones in the US that wrote this law. I hope DJI wins in the end. They're not the Chinese Government.

@joeg1992

6 ай бұрын

They are not banning civilian use, only federal agencies, did you not watch the video?

@Jjpent

6 ай бұрын

@@joeg1992 This is Just step 1. Just look at the guns owned by citizens, and the gradual government overreach there.

@the1andonly

6 ай бұрын

I did. Maybe you didn't though. The economic impact will be severe. It affects everyone who is getting federal funding of any form. There are a lot of "civilian" organizations who depend on that kind of funding. Stop asking stupid questions that are irrelevant to the video!@@joeg1992

@joeg1992

6 ай бұрын

@@Jjpent Are you new here? And by here I mean to the US. In my past 35 years of gun ownership it is easier and freer to own and carry guns that it has been. Pick a new strawman. They are not limiting the sales, use or import of these drones, they are limiting the use of them by federal agencies.

@hughmungus2760

2 ай бұрын

@@joeg1992 thats what they said about Huawei before they outright banned it.

As an actual real pilot, contractor and photographer, this needs to be slapped down until a replacement is put in place if that is how they want to act.

@IvanSkyFlight

5 ай бұрын

This law doesn't affect you unless your drone was purchased with federal dollars.

I flew in PA. I checked their drone laws. It appears to me that they are just making it clear, DO NOT SPY ON PEOPLE. I can tell you right now that this is interesting to think about because what you do with a done is look around at the scenery. Well, we do have laws that say, do not look into people's windows. I found that funny seeing that law, but the reality is, if the law is not there we can not stop someone from doing that. I read the Google guidelines and this one I find useful. I might be interpreting this wrong, do not upload videos that contain areas that are considered a spot where privacy is expected. So I am confused about privacy fences in people's backyards. Hard to avoid, so i just try to keep camera pointed up and film sunsets, mountains, and birds for fun and if I feel it will not bring me complaint I upload it with monetization turned off to share my fun without having that 107.

Thank you Russ for keeping us informed on the latest drone news. In regards to recreational drones used for personal photography and videos, do you think that state and local officials view us as a danger to public safety? For example, I have had discussions with "drone haters" who argue that my interest in aerial videos is foolish and mindless and is too big a risk to be allowed in public. Even after explaining to them that I have a Part 107 drone license and know how to safely operate my drone, they still tell me I shouldn't be allowed to fly. I believe there are many people who have a fear of drones and want to change our laws to make it illegal for me to use my drone.

@robertdodson1823

6 ай бұрын

Quite true and a lot of this is nothing but politics where fear mongering is a often used tool. "drones" have been politicized like many other things and it becomes our job to educate the public of the good uses for drones including recreational flying and their use in many public services.

@RebelByNature

6 ай бұрын

There are always going to be Karens like that. Especially true when something new or relatively new, comes along like drones, or ebikes etc. Those people aren't going to go away. What matters is that numerically they are insufficient to have an effect on the laws. You can start by asking them how many people have been injured by drones. So there goes the safety issue. Honestly, state and local officials don't have the jurisdiction, so while it would be better if they were not hostile to us, there is not much they can do to you.

Russ, keep up the good work. Mapping and DJI Terra. Photos and videos of grandma''s vineyard is of no concern to anyone, but mapping projects processed on DJI servers will probably raise a few eyebrows.

I really hope Australia doesn't go down the same path. While it wouldn't necessarilly affect me directly, it would have a lot of impact for people in the commercial drone work arena. Great video as always Russ! 🦘😎👍

As a Canadian, flying occasionally in United States, because I’m a truck driver, it’s not my main concern, but all my drones are DJI, if it comes to complete ban, I just not gonna fly, In United States

Then why did I have to submit my license and registration to get an access code that enabled my drone for flight near a nuclear power facility, not from the FAA, not from the NRC, not from any federal or local government agency I had to get it from DJI. You can't make this stuff up.

Sen. Scott also signed the Red Flag Law the instant it was rushed to his desk without doing any due diligence. Ironically, DJI U.S. Headquarters in Miami.

I just spent around $3000 on my DJI FPV, 4 extra batteries, and courses to go from my F107 Recreational license, to an F107 Commercial one. This is absolutely ridiculous, as someone who was hoping to work with local, state, and federal entities on different projects.

@mattzuli6079

6 ай бұрын

I will take it for you!

@john-martin

6 ай бұрын

How much you willing to let it go for?

@Pilotin74

6 ай бұрын

Cool down and enjoy your drone, don’t get all worked up about it. Rick Scott (R) the author of this bill has done nothing of value and continues his streak!

@Pilotin74

6 ай бұрын

@@john-martin- I’m good with that too I’d take it in a heartbeat.

The truth is American corporate greeds is destroying a free markets. Playing dirty with politics and using fears to leveled the competitions. It’s sad to say it! Money should be spent on innovations to gain competitiveness. Consumers loves to support innovation and affordable products, where everyone comes out ahead!

Our government is always worried about the wrong shit that's the problem

Also best believe, ANY time the government says it’s for safety…..it’s all about money and control.

I am a municipal police officer in the middle of starting a UAS program at our local police department to aid us in search and rescue, crash scene photography, etc. No data that we collect provides intelligence value to a foreign government. We intend to allow officers to use personally acquired drones (mine being a DJI) on duty, while we waited to secure funds for a larger platform with greater functionality for our needs (thermal, etc.). As it relates to our use of personal UAS on duty, which it appears we would need approval to operate (despite having been purchased through non federal funds), but I cannot make out in the legislation WHAT AGENCY provides exemption approval to allow local law enforcement to operate covered UAS.. what department becomes a resource for local agencies to navigate all of this?

Thanks, Russ, Have a Fantastic New Year! Happy Flying

This portion of the bill was a lobby effort by American drone companies. This frustrates me because in America, most of us would PREFER to buy American made products, and we WOULD, if they didn't completely SUCK. If Skydio, Brinc, etc would spend half as much money and effort into making a BETTER PRODUCT as they spend in lobbying for their own monopoly, more would buy them. This bill essentially destroys drone programs for MANY agencies and groups that could not afford anything other than DJI. And many of these agencies are literally saving lives with their current drone programs. It's a damn shame. The phone in your pocket is more dangerous, intelligence wise, than any Chinese drone will ever be.

I know that DJI may be dangerous with it being from China, but their drones are truely unmatched and this can cause many problems. I really love my DJI Mini 2 and I plan to upgrade

@adamtheminecrafter7877

6 ай бұрын

LOL! I have the same drone! Agreed though, they cannot be matched.

@mjones82

6 ай бұрын

DJI is not dangerous in ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM..They've implemented so many safety features and GEO fencing preventing from flying in areas that are sensitive. They've worked with the FAA and implemented so much into their product. This all stems from the one party in particular that has always had fear instilled in their followers about any foreign company that has a superior product over an American product.

@merlands1

6 ай бұрын

If Drones are dangerous then what about laptops ?

@RebelByNature

6 ай бұрын

@@mjones82 lol, and there it is, someone drags in politics, making claims that are not true. This was bi partisan. Biden signed it into law.

@skunkworksmusicgroup

6 ай бұрын

Remember back when those AOL cds were everywhere? At every checkout counter and in every mailbox on a weekly basis for about a year straight? Then Netscape jumped in and AOL gobbled them up as a bundle? At the same time you needed a computer and tied up your home phone line surfing the seemingly endless information until someone tried to make a phone call and cut off your dial-up connection.😅 Yeah, the law and congress tried this back then as well and the market for it just exploded in their hands because they were being advised by greed and nothing else. The world passes us up because total doo doo brains are our choice for leadership. There is ALWAYS a way to provide safety before product release. Simultaneously while chewing your gum.

Very thoughtful message. Hope your wife is well.

Happy New Year & MANY Happy Returns Russ 🎉

I really hope this blows over .. I recently travelled to the us, stayed in Florida, Orlando & Miami and bought my first dji mini 4 pro as a teenager. I was shooting everything with no restrictions, it would be a huge disappointment to see this go.

I was in the RC hobby when quad copters came on the scene. DJI was one of the first to commercialize it. Some would argue they made it too accessible. Such as clueless operators getting into situations that make the whole hobby look bad. But I've always been impressed with their stuff.

@befru

6 ай бұрын

I think the stereotypical "DJI Pilots" are the ones ruining the drone hobby since most of these new laws are based on something stupid that a selfish/ignorant person did with a DJI drone.

We should be using American made products whenever they are available. Our reliance on our enemy for products is just plain ridiculous.

@nancyhanson3472

6 ай бұрын

This is true.

@raze3297

6 ай бұрын

DJI isn't our enemy.

@nancyhanson3472

6 ай бұрын

@@raze3297 No, but China is. And every time we purchase a product made in China, we are supporting the economy of that country (which I believe is eventually going to have a very detrimental effect on all western democracies, since they have made it pretty clear that world domination is their eventual goal.)

@firepuncher1

6 ай бұрын

iPhone?

I search and find missing dogs for people for free in Florida three weeks ago I found a missing elderly man he was missing for 28 hours he is safe with his family now. If they take these tools from us it would be horrible.

Leave it to the government to ban or limit our enjoyment of many of things we do. Drones, Off Road Vehicles, Guns, hunting, the list goes on.

Will this be the same for commercial operators?

@nancyhanson3472

6 ай бұрын

He talked about this in greater detail in a previous video, and he said if you have connections or get funding in any way from the federal government, then it would affect you. I believe that if you have absolutely no ties to the federal government, it will not affect you.

Like to know why they think that’s a good idea ! DJI are leaders in the field !

Skydio is really trying to corner the market because they can’t compete with DJI technology

@Pilotin74

6 ай бұрын

Yep, Slydio probably lobbied Rick Scott (R) from Florida to cut out the competition so they can pick up market share.

Happy New Year Russ and many thanks for sharing; I am still not sure what the Legislators are specifically concerned about regards the data (and what could be collected / used in a negative sense); also; are the various states Law Enforcement / Search and Rescue and or any other entity's who are using DJI technology to save lives (and no doubt a number of Commercial Company's, surveying / mapping ect) lobbying to have this reversed? Cheers

Here we go... Lol.. ahhhhh. Yes be worried and buy your self a rc truck lol.. thx for letting me share

China gets an upload of everything your drone recorded on last flight each time u connect to fly. I have to connect to DJI each time I fly for upload/download. At this point DJI pulls flight path info and data acquired since last log in. China keeps all that data stored from every flight from every DJI drone. That is a real important point that drone enthusiasts conveniently forget to point out, I mean isn't that the most important thing u need to know about your drone or your neighbors drone who flies over you and then sends data to China.

@raze3297

6 ай бұрын

And what exactly would they be getting from that flight data that they wouldn't get by just, say, going on Google Maps?

@johnbrennan2723

6 ай бұрын

@@raze3297 my drone records video data.

Hey man, a drone landed in my backyard last night!! I live in Vegas so it's not the country. I saw it flying around earlier, I fly too so I was keeping an eye on it making sure it wasn't flying over our neighborhoods backyards. About an hour later I hear blade noise by my window, then a thump. My father in law thought it was me he said , so when he saw it he waved. Wasn't me. I go out and sure enough it's a Mav Air 2. I pull the battery and wait. Owner shows up 15 mins later. Didn't say sorry, barely said thanks. He said he lost battery power, no duh. I didn't lecture him on flying over peoples backyards , people and busy roadways because he was bigger than me and it's the holidays, so I just told him to fly safe and he was lucky. But seriously, people like that dude are why our hobby is getting squashed. Please fly safe and responsibly in the new year.

@51Drones

6 ай бұрын

There are too many people that are irresponsible that lead to the hating of drones.

@kennyw871

2 ай бұрын

Without FAA permission, Las Vegas is strictly a "No Drone Zone."

Software installed on an American's phone should be under the absolute control of an American software company. I dont like that DJI bypasses the google play store to install its software. I suspect that means that it will bypass googles security tools that they give us, such as truly removing the software. The proper way to truly removes software that was installed without an OS supervision is to format the hard drive then reinstall the OS. I have no idea how to do that on a phone other than the factory reset. I am used to pulling out a physical hard drive in a computer, erasing it with a good conputer, then putting it back in all clean, and installing it. Or use a boot chip and format the hard drive, then install os.

The software from these Chinese countries and the CCP are extensive and interconnected. Everything that it comes into contract with because accessible to the CCP. Similar to TikTok.

Great video! Thanks for sharing Russ.

Excellent post mate! so informative and eloquently presented! So when you say "recreational" this incudes from the Inspire 3 down... Mavic's , Mini's..AIR's etc,etc...? So documentary filmmakers (like myself...), should be worried...? or the initial ban, is aimed at the larger models used mainly for search or industrial activity...? thanks!!!!

@joeg1992

6 ай бұрын

Only the federal government agencies, did you not watch the video?

@wildpatagoniafilms16

6 ай бұрын

@@joeg1992 ok angry man... easy there cowboy! 😂 he mentioned that perhaps it could be also to recreational ones... so I thought about asking if that was the "possible" case... which of the recreational. Regardless... WTH is your problem...? chill! Geez...

@joeg1992

6 ай бұрын

@@wildpatagoniafilms16 My problem is when someone so badly misstates the facts and then causes others, like you to blow them out of proportion, mate. You are misinformed or intending to misinform.

@wildpatagoniafilms16

6 ай бұрын

@@joeg1992 😂 my dude... you can't be serious! It is just a freaking question on YT! get over yourself! 😂 or get a GF! 😂 Gosh... you seem very fun to be around! (not!) 😂

@joeg1992

6 ай бұрын

@@wildpatagoniafilms16 Why are you trying to rile people up? And why does it upset you so much when some one points it out?

This is exactly like the ban of Dahua or Hikvision IP Cameras for Federal contracts. Consumers can still buy them. They're just banned for feds.

Thank you for posting this! I love this channel!

I can't open my curtains to enjoy a sunrise, sunset or moon anymore. I'm always on lookout. My neighbors fly all around my property. I dont want to give them what they're looking for. I'm trapped

We need to ban together and get the institute for justice to file a lawsuit against the government for a unconstitutional law or ban.

Thanks so much for this info. As a university professor, I regularly write grants (NSF, NOAA) to support my coastal drone mapping research. I use navicular drones. If I use “other $” to purchase dji drones but use fed $ to support the research/field work & flying…. Am I going to be in trouble?

Thank you for keeping us posted. Now your recommendation of a u.s. monitoring big brother would most likely cool things down.

Russ, thank you for your logical, common-sense approach to highlighting this critical issue affecting the Drone Community. Yes, we are all afraid of the overreach and control of any governmental agency. Unfortunately, we are caught in the middle of this mess. As you very well stated, most of the congressional members have yet to learn about drones or how they function. Every drone on the market has chips made in China, so does that mean every drone should NOT be allowed to be used by the government. After the drone is sold, all chips can be reprogrammed for those wanting to do nefarious things. I wish you and your family a happy, safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year!!

The problem is not where it is made but where the data is stored and collected.

Thanks for this video. This is an important conversation

I own 5 DJI drones, & I own 2 sets of DJI FPV goggles. Ive spent over $8,000 on DJI Drones, Drone Batteries, & Goggles. I've saved & sold almost everything of value, that I own, over the last two years, for this DJI equipment. If the government grounds all DJI drones. They need to reimburse all owners, of DJI equipment. Im currently studying for my part 107. To start my own business.

Great video Russ! What's your take on Autel leaving the consumer side like Skydio? I'm hesitant about adding the Autel Lite Plus in addition to my DJI drones because of no-NFZ restrictions for Autel. Autel is very good about responding to emails and indicated support will continue for years.

My fear is this is more like the NFA then it is anything around national security. These things give far to much power to the people.

I see some government agencies having some issues with this 🤔didn’t anyone in these agencies that utilize these drone say anything or did they just figure that the bill wouldn’t go through🤔

I already decided I'm not spending any more money on drones because they are always coming up with some way to ban them or restrict them. For a free country they are always banning something. It's a wonder we can leave our house without calling up somebody to ask if it's ok anymore.

Thank you for the clarity!

Just another demonstration of how well our Founders knew how power corrupts people. I should say "How easily people will sell out their honor."

If they ban DJI are those idiots in office going to buy my drone off of me!

That was a great video...Russ just told the same things which I have thought about. Thanx Russ !

Follow the money. Of, the stupidity. Or both.

As someone that works with drones for a government agency I can assure that the DJI pilot and DJI fly apps do make connection to a Chinese government website (but also amazone) when you use the app. (This can be checked with a port/traffic scan)

I am for the band. However there should be more competition open in the government rather than just one company. Sounds like a $700 toilet lid deal.

@firepuncher1

6 ай бұрын

I'm with the band

It is concerning that the DJI Geo Zone maps show all of the Minuteman Missle Silos as Military Installations... specifically noted in Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska. It is hard to believe that the US Government would provide those locations to DJI... However, it's apparent that they did indeed.

@51Drones

5 ай бұрын

All things that can easily be found on Google Maps. 🤷🏻‍♂️

This is one of those days when I'm pleased that I live in Canada. The lobbyist in Washington write the legislation on behalf of companies and corporations and it gets enacted.

@G_L_S

4 ай бұрын

And Canada is any better ? 😂

At only 24 seconds in to the video my first response is that not only should we be worried as recreational drone pilots but as human beings. The governing bodies making decisions on laws are corrupt and broken.

This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve heard in the beginning of this year.