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DJI loosens flight restrictions, decides to trust operators to follow FAA rules

ID: 45efc5f5-4e7f-50b1-a425-e54081d60c4d

STIX ID: report--45efc5f5-4e7f-50b1-a425-e54081d60c4d

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Date Published: 2025-01-15

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Brandon Vigliarolo

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DJI has relaxed its geofencing restrictions in the US, shifting from automatic no-fly enforcement to enhanced warnings while emphasizing operator responsibility, amid US legislative pressure that could restrict DJI sales pending a national security review. The report also highlights an FBI investigation into a collision between a DJI Mini 3 drone and a firefighting aircraft during California wildfires, and ongoing mystery drone sightings in New Jersey that continue to puzzle authorities. While regulatory and safety concerns dominate, no concrete attribution or cybersecurity-specific elements (e.g., hacking, malware, or IoCs) are presented.

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