Why modern DJI drones rely on LiDAR

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For most drone pilots, LiDAR isn’t something they actively think about. If you’ve flown a newer DJI drone after sunset and watched it safely weave around obstacles on its way home, the technology has probably already done its job without you noticing. Now, however, that tiny sensor is finding itself in the middle of a much bigger conversation.
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