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Hey guys, the FCC is at it again, this time they are taking aim at LiDAR and 360 degree cameras.

Read: https://droneadvocacyalliance.com/fcc-take-action-2/

The proposed restrictions aim to target "military-grade" UAS platforms, but with a very broad criteria; such as classifying sensors like LiDAR, 360-degree obstacle detection, or thermal imaging as military technologies; that will inadvertently sweep up our 360 Avata drones. 

In consumer platforms like the DJI Avata series:

• Obstacle Avoidance & LiDAR/Depth Sensing: These features are critical safety mechanisms engineered to prevent collisions with trees, structures, or power lines. Banning or restricting drones equipped with basic spatial sensing penalizes safety-conscious hobbyists who rely on these tools to fly responsibly.
• Non-Weaponized Consumer Intent: Ready-to-fly consumer drones sold off store shelves are light, compact tools designed for aerial photography and recreational fun. Lumping them into military classifications mischaracterizes how millions of law-abiding Americans use them every day.

If you are so inclined, I urge you to write a comment, and ask the FCC:

Refine the Definition of "Military-Grade". Explicitly exclude consumer recreational drones, 360-degree obstacle sensors, and standard depth/LiDAR safety sensors from military-grade prohibitions.

Protect Spare Parts & Firmware Updates. Ensure law-abiding citizens can continue importing repair components, replacement batteries, and essential software/safety updates for existing platforms like the DJI Mini and Avata series.

Please Reconsider Covered List Decisions Against DJI. Re-evaluate broad restrictions on popular consumer drone manufacturers to ensure safe, accessible technology remains available to American hobbyists.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-fcc-moves-to-retroactively-ban-drones-with-lidar-obstacle-avoidance

Pilot View - Twilight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYusK_xRbJw

Pano 360 - Twilight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqff_zFNPIg

Pano 360 - Full Dark - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj9KfHah5nU

Just ordered some lights for my 360. I'll report out on how they work when I've received them.

I noted today while poking around in settings, that you can tweak Cinematic, Normal and Sport modes. I copied down sport mode settings and tried to change Normal to closely resemble Sport mode, with the idea that I would be keeping obstacle avoidance and the other sensors. Is there a downside to doing this? How far is too far in messing with the settings?