Since at least 2013 when DJI first released its Phantom drone in the United States, the company has made it difficult for drone operators to fly DJI drones over restricted areas. The software on the drones would automatically restrict you from flying over sensitive places including runways, the White House, and power plants.

Like the Neo, the $440 DJI Flip can launch from your palm, but it includes better object avoidance tech and a bigger sensor.

The drone maker is removing software restraints that prevented its products from flying over restricted areas, ceding control to drone pilots.

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

DJI, which accounts for an estimated 90% of hobby drone sales in the U.S., announced this week that it will stop geoblocking its drones from flying over airports and military bases. The changes took effect on Monday on both the DJI Fly and DJI Pilot flight apps.

DJI is removing its automatic no-fly restrictions over sensitive areas, replacing them with warnings, amid growing concerns about drone safety and regulation.