"This is actually a really responsible move on DJI’s part. [...] Meanwhile, the consequences for not activating the drone through DJI’s website are tough but fa

"This is actually a really responsible move on DJI’s part. [...] Meanwhile, the consequences for not activating the drone through DJI’s website are tough but fair." A machine that you supposedly own doesn't obey you, but instead follows the orders of the manufacturer and government. This is "responsible" and "tough but fair". How long until drones refuse to fly over industrial farming/mining operations to document pollution and abuse? Until cars refuse to drive down roads you're not 'supposed' to be on, and won't let the engine start past a curfew, should one be imposed? Until phones refuse to photograph specially tagged items (don't want people stealing movies/unmasking witnesses or jurors/endangering police). Until computers send a plaintext version of all your communications, if asked politely by the authorities? It would be irresponsible by the companies that make those products to enable and even profit off such flagrant lawbreaking by their customers! When everything you own can betray you, you are a slave.