As a pilot-in-training, I oftentimes ponder the dangers I'll face when taking to the skies. Of the many traditional considerations pilots deal with, the latest is the proliferation of remotely controlled drones. They have the ability to fly beyond visual range, which can pose serious safety concerns for air traffic. A Chinese company, DJI, is integrating geofencing into their latest creations, thus limiting where their machines can go. There simply is no place for drones in controlled airspace, with vulnerable aircraft plying the skies, sometimes loaded with hundreds of passengers. I imagine the software can be defeated, and hopefully that has been considered and actions taken to mitigate this. This is a topic I will stay updated on!
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/11/17/drone-maker-dji-adds-technology-to-limit-where-its-machines-can-fly/?ref=technology&_r=0
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