r/positive
DJI just basically dunked on the on that front [GoPro's drone].
What one Redditor said
“Screw the FCC! I’ll still fly my DJI drones.”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +designed for efficiency
- +Superior performance compared to gopro's karma drone
- +performance unmatched by US manufacturers
- +very affordable
- +capable
- +captures stunning landscape photography
- +cheaper than US made drones
- +superior drone maker
Cons
6- −back doors for hackers
- −DJI Fly App not on Android App Store (sideloading required)
- −firmware is closed source
- −potential for remote bricking
- −banned in India
- −banned in many countries including USA over security concerns
Where Reddit talks about it
201 comments · 13 subreddits
r/dji3%
70 mentions↑ 978
r/drones12%
52 mentions↑ 431
r/technology10%
20 mentions↑ 497
r/india12%
17 mentions↑ 672
r/Military0%
13 mentions↑ 4.2K
r/mini5pro0%
8 mentions↑ 19
Reddit reviews
+ 15~ 174− 12
r/djineutral301
Drone Update I reached out to the officer who confiscated my drone, and he kindly helped arrange to have it shipped to my friend’s home. It was really thoughtful of him to go out of his way like that
r/djineutral26
Drone Update I reached out to the officer who confiscated my drone, and he kindly helped arrange to have it shipped to my friend’s home. It was really thoughtful of him to go out of his way like that
r/djineutral10
I heard there was a ban coming in place in December. Likely only for the newer drones.
r/djineutral6
Unfortunately we are moving to licensing and arm-like sales of drones
r/djineutral5
Thats weird. Shouldnt happen. Drones are used in lots of places in china with little restrictions
r/djineutral4
Ever since drones were weaponized in Ukraine changing the tides of war, governments around the world are setting up precautions.
r/djineutral3
Its funny because in Scotland, where they manufacture subs and warships. The skies are full of drones controlled by Chinese spies trying to steal intel.
r/technologyneutral45
This one probably banned, banned. For context: [This was the Trump’s executive order restricting Drone use and procurement pipelines in his first term](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/DCPD-202100
r/technologyneutral107
They don't want regular people to have drones. More dangerous than guns
r/technologyneutral5
And any public institution using these drones now has to buy a domestic made drone, which is twice as expensive and has worse specs. Whoever owns skydio was brilliant in getting this passed.
r/technologyneutral7
That's honestly what a lot of people will be doing. DJI drones have high demand, people want them, a quick trip over the boarder and back, buy 10 DJI maveric for $1500 each hide them in the trunk, sel
r/dronesneutral55
I wonder how long before drones are used for the emergency supply of oxygen and other supplies.
r/technologyneutral26
No no trumps son is totally going to sell you drones. Tech from 2013. Take it or leave it.
r/technologyneutral10
My son works for a company/startup that is making 100% US made and assembled drones. All parts, all motors, all computer chips, all programming US made. They’re in their early stages but making positi
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