China-based drone company eliminates automatic 'no-fly zones'

DJI, a major Chinese drone manufacturer, has eliminated its automatic no-fly zones, allowing drones to operate over sensitive areas like the White House and military bases.

The change places the responsibility of flight decisions on civilian pilots, who will instead receive alerts for entering restricted areas. DJI stated, "in these zones, in-app alerts will notify operators," which shifts control back to users. The FAA maintains that recreational drones cannot enter certain airspaces. The decision comes amid concerns over security, including recent claims of Chinese cyber intrusions.