DJI, a Chinese-based technology company, got rid of its geofence software, which stopped people from flying drones over the White House, runways, power plants and during public emergencies.

First reported on by The Verge, this change, which went into effect Monday, means that instead of enforcing “No-Fly Zones,” previously restricted areas will be displayed as “Enhanced Warning Zones.”

“In these zones, in-app alerts will notify operators flying near FAA-designated controlled airspace, placing control back in the hands of the drone operators, in line with regulatory principles of the operator bearing final responsibility,” DJI said.

While it is generally legal to fly a drone in most places, the Federal Aviation Administration says

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