DJI, a Chinese-based technology company, got rid of its geofence software, which stopped people from flying drones over the White House, runways, power plants and during public emergencies.

Chinese drone-maker DJI on Tuesday launched the DJI Flip, a foldable drone equipped with a 1/1.3-inch image sensor capable of shooting 4K/60fps HDR videos. Weighing under 249 grams, the foldable model features a protective cover,

DJI has lifted its geofence that prevents users from flying over restricted areas like nuclear power plants, airports and wildfires.

DJI will no longer stop drones from flying over airports, wildfires, and the White House, passing the buck to US law enforcement to prevent some of the worst forms of drone misuse. Some are suggesting the curious timing of that decision is political,