What a delightful snek
recklessengagement
joined 10 months ago
As much as I like DJI products and FPV drones in general, I can kinda see where the DoD is coming from on this one. DJI drones are particularly capable (which is part of what makes them so awesome) to the point where some are capable of being semi, if not entirely, autonomous.
Their software is entirely closed source, and thanks to the FAAs own ruling, they are now all equipped with SIM cards and internet access. There's absolutely a threat model to consider there.
But banning them is the wrong approach. We can't keep banning good tech just because we're scared of it. There are entire domestic industries that benefit from DJI tech, and several that exist almost entirely because of it. The best approach would be to incentivize local competition. But since that takes a while... Why not just write custom firmware? We can't best China in their manufacturing ability, but we've got tons of software talent. Write custom firmware, open source it, all domestic products get flashed before flying. Defence keeps a tighter leash on their airspace, and industry keeps their cheap drones. Win-win.
This is exactly what my obsidian vault looks like
Its cool, we can watch them on the TV instead
I was very on board with your comment until the Meyers-Briggs pseudoscience BS and then you lost me
Finger guns honestly rock no matter the context so I'm into it
I love this
Integrated multiplayer? Hell yeah
Everyone can detect traps! But usually only once.
Neat idea, or, you could just tell them directly and be like "hey I'm not gonna respond here due to [reasons], come find me on signal if ya wanna chat"
People are usually more engaged when you communicate to them directly
Nah, its been becoming more popular, at least in my circles.
It also only serves to continue fueling the polarization of the right. They point and say "See! They will put you in jail simply for saying words!" And since many don't bother to open the article, it spreads and spreads and fuels their fear factory.
It feels like "responsible journalism" is a thing of the past in the face of appeasing the Algorithm.