Users are now manipulating the DJI drone's no-fly zone feature. This is according to some reports.
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A DJI Inspire 1 quadcopter drone flies at the DJI stand at the 2015 IFA consumer electronics and appliances trade fair on September 4, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 2015 IFA will be open to the public from September 4-9.
Many operators are finding workarounds to bypass these drones' geofencing restrictions so they can fly over restricted areas.
Now, U.S. lawmakers share their concerns regarding the rising drone intrusions over the Capitol, Pentagon, and White House.
National security agencies even believe that these drone intrusions could lead to foreign espionage, as reported by Politico.
DJI Drone No-Fly Zone Feature Manipulated by Users
According to Fox News' latest report, an anonymous government contractor said various YouTube videos offer guides on updating DJI's drone software.
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This makes these flying machines non-detectable.
Aside from this, the software manipulation could also allow DJI drones to eliminate elevation ceilings and other restricted activities.
"If you were to go buy a DJI drone at the store, it wouldn't fly over airports or specific cities because of a specific no-fly zone," said the government contractor.
He added that since DJI drones have restrictive features, the ones flying over Washington DC are likely hacked or manipulated.
DJI's Alleged Connection to China
The U.S. government already accused DJI of being connected to the Chinese Communist Party.
DJI Technology Inc.'s Communications Manager, Arianne Burrell said that the allegations made by U.S. officials are not true.
She explained that DJI is a private company that doesn't take any financial support from China.
Burrell further stated that the drone maker remains committed to complying with the laws and regulations of the United States.
The DJI official explained that they would follow U.S. policies since they are passionate about flight safety.
While the U.S. government is concerned about the rising DJI drone intrusions over Washington DC, the tech firm is improving its products.
Recently, the DJI Mavic 3 received an EU certificate that gives it more flying freedom.
The company also launched the new DJI FPV Drone Avata, a great model for new drone operators.
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Written by Griffin Davis
