The drone maker is removing software restraints that prevented its products from flying over restricted areas, ceding control to drone pilots.

DJI, the world’s dominant drone manufacturer, has made a major change to its safety protocol, removing automatic no-fly zone restrictions for drones operating in the United States.

DJI, which accounts for an estimated 90% of hobby drone sales in the U.S., announced this week that it will stop geoblocking its drones from flying over airports and military bases. The changes took effect on Monday on both the DJI Fly and DJI Pilot flight apps.

Four short months after introducing the truly palm-size Neo, DJI is back with another pint-sized consumer drone. The Flip continues the drone giant’s

In a post on the DJI blog, the company confirmed that it has now removed the feature for those using the DJI Fly and DJI Pilot apps. It notes that the change, now being made in the United States, matches one that was previously made in the European Union in 2024.

Despite its small size, the DJI Flip is by all means a full-featured drone that can fly for up 30 minutes on a single charge. It also comes with a Flip Parallel Charging Hub that lets you use two batteries at once, meaning you can quickly swap in the spare battery for extended sessions.

DJI just presented the Flip drone as a new, compact, and foldable product ideal for portability and aerial selfies. The DJI Flip features a 1/1.3-inch image sensor for high-quality video recording and innovative propeller protection.

DJI has lifted its geofence that prevents users from flying over restricted areas like nuclear power plants, airports and wildfires.

DJI will no longer stop drones from flying over airports, wildfires, and the White House, passing the buck to US law enforcement to prevent some of the worst forms of drone misuse. Some are suggesting the curious timing of that decision is political,

DJI issues an update for all drones in the USA which removes their geofences, unlocking all drones to fly over restricted zones, including prisons, airports, and the White House?

DJI Flip combines advanced imaging technology with user-friendly features and safety innovations, positioning itself as an ideal choice for content creators looking for a reliable and versatile drone.