DB should really think about selling Elite Dangerous to another game developer ( or having partial ownership etc - so DB can still retain some ED rights ) for the sake of the game's future . Given FD's track record so far, I don't think they ( FD )have the skills to offer a game such as Elite Dangerous, I'm afraid.
I'm sure the developers and other FD staff are very passionate, however, passion isn't enough.
While, Elite Dangerous is being developed by FD, the game will never fulfill it's true potential.
Add: FD should keep to games like Planet Coaster etc where they do shine and can produce good games. Elite just is a notch too far.