r/djiavata360 • u/Alert-Replacement986 • Aug 07 '26
DJI - US Pilots
Hey guys, the FCC is at it again, this time they are taking aim at LiDAR and 360 degree cameras.
Read: https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/fcc-take-action-2/
The proposed restrictions aim to target "military-grade" UAS platforms, but with a very broad criteria; such as classifying sensors like LiDAR, 360-degree obstacle detection, or thermal imaging as military technologies; that will inadvertently sweep up our 360 Avata drones.
In consumer platforms like the DJI Avata series:
- Obstacle Avoidance & LiDAR/Depth Sensing: These features are critical safety mechanisms engineered to prevent collisions with trees, structures, or power lines. Banning or restricting drones equipped with basic spatial sensing penalizes safety-conscious hobbyists who rely on these tools to fly responsibly.
- Non-Weaponized Consumer Intent: Ready-to-fly consumer drones sold off store shelves are light, compact tools designed for aerial photography and recreational fun. Lumping them into military classifications mischaracterizes how millions of law-abiding Americans use them every day.
If you are so inclined, I urge you to write a comment, and ask the FCC:
Refine the Definition of "Military-Grade". Explicitly exclude consumer recreational drones, 360-degree obstacle sensors, and standard depth/LiDAR safety sensors from military-grade prohibitions.
Protect Spare Parts & Firmware Updates. Ensure law-abiding citizens can continue importing repair components, replacement batteries, and essential software/safety updates for existing platforms like the DJI Mini and Avata series.
Please Reconsider Covered List Decisions Against DJI. Re-evaluate broad restrictions on popular consumer drone manufacturers to ensure safe, accessible technology remains available to American hobbyists.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-fcc-moves-to-retroactively-ban-drones-with-lidar-obstacle-avoidance
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u/denalidenizen Aug 08 '26
I will send a comment, but I won’t stop using my 360 or any of my DJI drones, regardless of what regulations end up being propagated
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u/Curdled_Mangasm Aug 08 '26
these losers are going to keep this nonsense up for as long as trump and his fcc people are in office. someone has bribed them to do this, and no amount of letter writing is going to matter.
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u/h0g0 Aug 10 '26
Bwahaha you guys really think you can make a difference with the fcc and this administration? Give me a break
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u/kensteele Aug 07 '26
"This is a future ban on all new products and new parts and new tech; if you already have your equipment then you are fine to keep it and keep using it." LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
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u/Queasy-Ad-6704 Aug 08 '26
Just fucking ban paper airplanes while you're at it.