The Countering CCP Drones Act, introduced by NY Representative Elise Stefanik, could effectively limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States: and may be voted upon this month. (Stefanik also recently introduced the Drones for First Responders Act, a separate bill which calls for banning the import of drones from China after 5 years.) Understanding the … [Read more...] about What is the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Does it Mean for DJI Drones?
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Exclusive Interview: DJI Officials Defend Data Security Policies Amid Chinese Drone Ban Concerns
DJI official defends company’s data security policies By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. In an interview, Adam Welsh, DJI’s head of Global Policy, discusses the legislation and the … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview: DJI Officials Defend Data Security Policies Amid Chinese Drone Ban Concerns
U.S. Department of Interior Grounds DJI Drones
The U.S. Department of Interior announced Wednesday that it would ground it's fleet of DJI drones. The decision, which is the result of congressional pressure, is the latest move in the argument over banning government use of technology based solely upon "country of origin": a direct blow to Chinese manufacturers. The Ban on Chinese Manufactured Drones The proposed ban … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Interior Grounds DJI Drones
DJI Urges Caution in Drone Incident Evaluation & UK Council Defers Drone Ban
Citizens of the UK are seeing drones everywhere these days. Even though there have been more confirmed sightings of the Loch Ness monster than images recorded of the drones supposedly running riot at London's airports. Still, as the fallout from Gatwick continues and events unravel, police remain adamant that a drone was involved and are searching for those … [Read more...] about DJI Urges Caution in Drone Incident Evaluation & UK Council Defers Drone Ban
Albuquerque Considers Drone Ban After Two Recent Crashes
Thousands of people had gathered on Central Saturday in Albuquerque to take part in the highly popular Summerfest event. Accompanying the thousands were also two drones, flying right above the crowd. Unfortunately, one of the drones lost control and came crashing down. Luckily for the crowd, the drone didn’t hit anyone and instead got caught in a tree. The city is now … [Read more...] about Albuquerque Considers Drone Ban After Two Recent Crashes
