To see the comments, you have go to YouTube. 

Notice the question in the comments about DJI Air units in DIY drones.

YES. They will be banned as well. 

IF this bill passes, there goes your digital DJI gear...out the window. 

You gotta love politicians ……

You know, I have been purchasing spare and extra parts for a while now;
even when I don't need them; motors in sets of 8, at least 2 of any item
that I add to the cart. Now is the time to start collecting...a little at a time;
spread out the cost and build the inventory. I need to check my parts bin
and see what I need to buy; probably FCs for sure. 

I have said this before. If we want to keep flying, then we have to have a
good supply of inventory especially for parts that actually break as those are
hard to repair. Buy, Buy, Buy...

You know, that guy that bought 100 cameras doesn't sound bad now; Does it?

DJI must be behind on their lobbying payments. Fortunately we have a Potus beholden to China so this won't become law.

You know, with the current administration, NOTHING surprises me.
Don't believe it, just watch YouTube videos of POTUS and VP; 
always provides a good laugh for the day. Kind of SAD, really. 
Anything is possible. 

Wonder where WalkSnail and HDZero fit into the scheme of things?

I am glad that I am still analog. 

If they ban DJI, so be it. I don't think either HDZ or WS will get banned, but if not there's always Analog. TBH, less of those pesky Mavics in the air would at least make the skies safer.

You know, I bet that the current USA administration doesn't even
know about WalkSnail or HDZero. Personally, I think that HDZero
might have the best chance as it is open source; any US company
could make the hardware, Right ??

Oh yeah, I am all analog, so what am "I" worried about? Nothing?
Let the digital shake out begin?  Maybe digital could standardize
on the HDZero open source products. IF vendors jump on this 
bandwagon, we might see a lot of improvements and "what?"
competition...and...lower prices. Yes. 

The USCA (United States of Corporate America) is in the process of loosing so much more than just the RC aircraft hobby. I’m really concerned about what we will and will not be posting about 5 years from now …

Hi QuadFlyer68,

Yes, I totally agree. Yet, when has that ever stopped the government from doing
something stupid when you have an administration such as the one we have now.

In five years, I figure that there will be very little posting of flight videos, for anything.

We will be lucky if we still have the sub-250, category 1, Recreational Exemption.
Plus, the hobby will be confined to small, rural, locations. IF we fly out in public,
we will likely get nipped (for something). Enjoy it while we can. 

I have posted this elsewhere, but it is still worth a read:

https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technolo...age-drones

 

Such a dystopian nightmare if this were to be passed. ....Banning the best selling drone technology that is in the hands of tens and tens of thousands of pilots...

Actually I’ll lump all of the administrations of the last 50+ years into the same dung pile as far as screwing non-elites goes.

I’m not counting on the 250g thing lasting very long either.

And yes, I’m going to enjoy the hell out of flying for as long as I can! I suggest we all do the same.

What would be the penalty for flying an old Mavic Mini under this legislation? What really sucks is that they might just lock the drones down, geofenced everywhere. All the DJI drones have a full flight history, and advanced security companies have access and instantly know yohr flight history and calculated risk assessment the moment you launch one (the kind of security used atbig events). I can't even imagine a world that would disable the easiest to fly, most popular gimbal drones the world has ever seen.

Just another example of me, sitting here in my own home, not bothering a living soul, and the gobment trying to make me a criminal cause I own something made in another country. Think for a minute, if "we" threw out everything in our homes, made in China, what would we have left ????? Probably be standing naked, in an empty room! Ha! just sayin that's all.....

As I understand it, the bill has not yet been passed and NOW is the time
to contact legislators and voice opposition against the bill. Will it still pass??
Who Knows? What will it include? Again, Who knows?

So far, I haven't seen any part of the proposed legislation, what it entails,
the rationale, nor any of the specifics. 

As for taking out one of the most complex, yet, easy to fly drones; THOSE
would be the ones to take out FIRST. The one's ANYONE can fly and even
do waypoint missions. Yeah, the kind you set, release, and it flies without
any "piloting" from the transmitter. Yep, those would be first. Do we REALLY
want any idiot to be able to buy a drone, do some easy programming, 
strap something to it, and then set it free !!! Personally, I do NOT think that
amateurs and perhaps not even hobbyists should have drones capable of
fully automated flight. NOW, that might really have dangerous implications.
I can think of a few, but I'm not telling as this is a public forum. 

Now, let's consider commercial drones. The pictures of what I have seen
for delivery use certainly do NOT look like DJI drones. These things are
big, heavy duty, custom looking craft. Also, keep in mind that commercial
drones do not need HD video as most will likely be autonomous and any
"real" pilot would be available only if there were a problem. These drones
would be programmed to do waypoint flights, drop packages, then return.
Commercial use of DJI drones is better suited to law enforcement, rescue
missions, and such as that. Ok, maybe real estate and "small', independent
businesses; these commercial uses likely don't have a "collective" to voice 
their concerns. 

As for the sub-250 gram Recreational Exemption, who knows. We might 
be lucky and get to keep that. This DJI thing is likely not about weight or
FAA regulations (it is NOT the FAA doing this), but rather about a specific
Chinese company with the capability to "spy" on us with their "most advanced"
(as you said) technology. In fact, less advanced and perhaps even DIY built
drones might have a better chance of survival. 

Furthermore, sub-250 gram craft have the best chance of stealth flights;
small, quiet, high...not seen, not heard, and no video posting. Just get out
there, away from people, fly silent, and just have fun. Stealth flights have
the least chance of disturbing people and getting caught in the act.

In fact, Made in the USA drones might NOT be effected.

Come on Americans !!!  Get with it and make good drones !!!

WE should be able to either reverse engineer or "clean room"
develop what it takes to replace the DJI systems.

... and then they will reduce the weight from 250 grams to 150 grams ... 100 grams ... 50 grams ...