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Coronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in EuropeCoronavirus: DJI Mavic Air 2 jettisons drone safety feature in EuropeBy Leo KelionTechnology desk editor 28 April 2020 Related TopicsCoronavirus pandemic Image copyrightDJIImage captionThe Mavic Air 2 is marketed as a lifestyle gadget that is small enough to fit in a shoulder bagDJI has launched its first consumer drone to warn of nearby planes and helicopters via its controller.The inclusion of the safety feature follows multiple reports of near-misses with other aircraft.However, the firm says supply chain problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic mean it is only equipping the Mavic Air 2 with the ability in North America at this point.Buyers in Europe and elsewhere will be offered a version lacking the facility.DJI also said that logistics problems caused by the virus meant that it had been forced into a staggered launch. Consumers in the firm's home country of China will be able to buy the drone immediately. Bu…