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Is there anything preventing manufacturers from limiting the height drones can fly?

I'm not particularly pro-regulation, but this seems like a scenario where it seems quite necessary.

If I recall correctly, GPS receivers for non-military use are specifically designed not to operate over 60,000 feet altitude or 1,000 knots velocity. So it's not un-precedented.

And like GPS receivers, anyone who DIYs can get around those restrictions themselves: http://www.aholme.co.uk/GPS/Main.htm

Several commercial models are already capped at 120m or so. With DIY ones though it's not so easy.

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