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[BigBlue1]

AAhhh, but it works better than a lot of commercial drones and can fly where DJI ones refuse to. That is why I have 3 the same.

What is an example of something a DJI drone 'refuses to do'?

 

[NorTracNY]

What is an example of something a DJI drone 'refuses to do'?

I believe that he's referring to the restrictions that are now programmed into most commercial drones to keep them from flying where the government doesn't want them going.

 

[5030]

Geofencing. Why I was going to purchase a DJI but bought an Autel instead. I'm a big boy. Don't need (or want) a nanny.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Geofencing. Why I was going to purchase a DJI but bought an Autel instead. I'm a big boy. Don't need (or want) a nanny.

Coming from an Autel, the geofence is simply a click to accept responsibility and it's gone. Just like the Autel, I can violate every Federal law and recommendation known if I were to desire.

The flight characteristics and the intelligent flight abilities in the current DJI are way above and beyond the X Star Premiums that I had. I definitely do not miss them at all.

If your emotionally set to love the Autel and have dislike to DJI, no one can make you see the truth. I know, because I was there myself. But since making the jump.... I'll admit it. DJI just makes a better built product, flies way better in many ways, has longer range for both control and light bridge and provides updates to known issues a billion times faster.

I'm aware that saying that will not change your opinion, but to any new purchaser with no bias, I'm telling you that DJI makes a fine machine and should not be discounted from your consideration.

 

[BigBlue1]

Does that mean drones are pre-programmed with GPS coordinates that they "shouldn't be flying in"? Hadn't heard of that.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Does that mean drones are pre-programmed with GPS coordinates that they "shouldn't be flying in"? Hadn't heard of that.

Not the older ones, but the current DJI units are. They use the FAA geofence maps to prevent you from inadvertently breaking the law.

That said, it also allows you say FU to the FAA and bypass the location, height and distance limitations.

 

[BigBlue1]

Not the older ones, but the current DJI units are. They use the FAA geofence maps to prevent you from inadvertently breaking the law.

That said, it also allows you say FU to the FAA and bypass the location, height and distance limitations.

Thanks. That sounds like too much government.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Thanks. That sounds like too much government.

Than your looking for old used equipment, or custom built units.

 

[5030]

Coming from an Autel, the geofence is simply a click to accept responsibility and it's gone. Just like the Autel, I can violate every Federal law and recommendation known if I were to desire.

The flight characteristics and the intelligent flight abilities in the current DJI are way above and beyond the X Star Premiums that I had. I definitely do not miss them at all.

If your emotionally set to love the Autel and have dislike to DJI, no one can make you see the truth. I know, because I was there myself. But since making the jump.... I'll admit it. DJI just makes a better built product, flies way better in many ways, has longer range for both control and light bridge and provides updates to known issues a billion times faster.

I'm aware that saying that will not change your opinion, but to any new purchaser with no bias, I'm telling you that DJI makes a fine machine and should not be discounted from your consideration.

It's(DJI) isn't Kubota Orange, Autel is..... I'm partial. Other thing I like about the Autel is you can fly it stand alone (no cell phone / tablet needed. Mavic's you cannot and I've had excellent luck with the Autel OBD code readers. I have both the hand held and the big screen readers. Excellent products, excellent warranty and excellent support.

 

[Alien]

Don't get me wrong. DJI is a great product although they are going down the cheap components and materials path at present. That is why two of their chief designers developers quit and are building their own product with better components and less than half the price. DJIs main target now is profit sadly.
Anyway I enjoy building with my own components. I can set my altitude fence and distance fence to whatever I want. The Pixhawk controller I use is capable of much more than I am ever going to use.
DJI probably would not let me fly on my own property which is about 60 klm from an Air Force Base as it is a restricted zone, however my property is listed as a model aircraft flying zone as is my mates place not far away. This also gives me insurance cover. Under those rules I can fly to 400 ft however I would not do that as I have a few rogue private pilots flying low sometimes and a lot of Careflight helicopters that pass over. I have an exemption to fly my gliders higher than that, however I do not fly my gliders here much anymore. I have another place for that.
As an aside, I can buy any components for my drones from any number of places, unlike DJI. After several years of flying drones all I have ever had to replace is props and batteries.
As mentioned above, there are many choices of drones now other than DJI.
I have a gimbal I can fit to the drone for smoother videos but it just adds weight and my camera does all I want it to for $70. It has inbuilt stability. I can get some beautiful shots off my videos.
Like 5030 says. I can fly my drone with a transmitter if I want to have some aerobatic fun but I prefer using my Tablet and doing missions.

As for DJI geofencing, I think it is great in many ways as there are so many newbies and idiots out there that will try to fly anywhere as has been shown in the past. This prevents airspace intrusions and ballparks etc.
For a professional, there are ways to overcome geofencing and I doubt a newbie would have the knowledge to implement the changes.