The signals broadcasted by DJI drones are not encrypted, despite DJI initially claiming that they were. And other receivers can pick up the signals they emit. DJI subsequently blocked shipments to Russia and Ukraine claiming they are concerned about the weaponization of its products and discontinued the portable version of AeroScope.
I don't work there anymore, but probably two reasons:
1. It doesn't make sense to continue supporting a feature that was created to assist US security interests when being constantly attacked by US security agencies.
2. FAA Remote ID is being implemented.https://t.co/qOXXGMxzvj— Brendan Schulman (@dronelaws) March 4, 2023
Brendan Schulman, the former Vice President of Policy at DJI, believes there are two reasons for the discontinuation of AeroScope. They claim it doesn’t make sense to continue supporting a feature that was created to assist U.S. security, when U.S. security agencies are attacking its’ use.
Also, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new rules of implementation of Remote ID, to detect and track drones in US airspace will go into effect September 16, 2023.
However, the move may suggest that DJI is trying to distance itself from controversy and regain the trust of its customers.
