Many photographers and videographers will be surprised to learn that the FCC considers camera drones with LiDAR obstacle avoidance, like the consumer-grade Air 3S, Avata 360, and Mini 5 Pro, to be weapons of war. The FCC's latest attack on the drone industry flew past our radar, but is gaining attention after DJI called it out on its ViewPoints blog . The agency issued a public notice on July 21 stating that …

The FCC Moves to Retroactively Ban Drones With LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance
Jim Fisher


