The world's largest manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, the Chinese company DJI, is working on a technology that allows each smartphone owner to identify the nearest drones. The company plans to release a free mobile application in 2020, and is currently awaiting approval from the US government.

One of the most popular manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles is working on technology that will allow anyone with a smartphone to track drones in the vicinity; It is reported by Reuters. DJI explained that this will lead to even greater transparency in the unmanned industry.

Tracking technology will be available to users in the United States in 2020 through a smartphone application. They will be able to use the application to identify the drone’s number, as well as the location, altitude, speed and direction of its movement. The Chinese company said that the purpose of the new technology is "to improve the safety, reliability and peace of mind of citizens."

DJI notes that the application will work for drones within a 1 km radius using smartphones with Wi-Fi Aware support. At the same time, the system works with all drones manufactured over the past few years, and not just DJI production, although the company has not yet completed the list of compatible devices.

The Verge added: The impetus for the development of technology for remote identification of drones was that the US authorities began to prevent the illegal use of drones. For example, they can already cause aircraft delays at airports around the world, and in the future will be able to monitor specific users.

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