Days ago, South Korean authorities announced that they'd capture any drone that got too close to Olympics event facilities. If you have a DJI-made craft, you won't even be able to get close. The UAV maker is releasing a software patch that creates a no-fly zone around Olympic areas.
For the duration of the games, DJI drones won't be able to fly through areas in the South Korean cities of Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Bongpyeong and Jeongseon.
"Safety is DJI's top priority and we've always taken proactive steps to educate our customers to operate within the law and where appropriate, implement temporary no-fly zones during major events," the company said in a statement, according to TechCrunch. "We believe this feature will reduce the potential for drone operations that could inadvertently create safety or security concerns."
Source: Engadget
Related: DJI introduced new software to stop its drones from flying in restricted airspace.
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(Score: 3, Insightful) by frojack on Friday February 09 2018, @01:11AM
There's a very good chance I will be right, (for some shades of right) long before sele driving cars are common.
I can't imagine a better bomb deliver vehicle than a self driving car that can be summoned or sent, with nobody in it, or maybe just some random drugged stooge.
There is a roving no fly zone around the president, they scramble fighter jets [seattlepi.com] for puddle jumper airplanes that wander by.
You seriously think AVs are going to be overlooked?
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.