China-based drone maker DJI challenges the U.S. Defense Department's designation amid rising geopolitical concerns. Following closely upon a report outlining a customs issue affecting imports, DJI has filed suit against the U.S. DoD. According to an article published on Reuters, DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about DJI Sues Pentagon Over Chinese Military Listing: Ongoing Tensions Impact Drone Industry
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Lawmakers Urge Fairfax County to End Use of DJI Drones Due to National Security Concerns
Officials cite security risks and ties to Chinese Communist Party, while DJI defends its data security practices On September 27, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party urged Fairfax County to stop using DJI drones. In … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Urge Fairfax County to End Use of DJI Drones Due to National Security Concerns
House Passes Countering CCP Drones Act: Now What?
Legislation aims to limit Chinese drone manufacturers' access to U.S. infrastructure On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Countering CCP Drones Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) designed to address concerns about the presence of Chinese drones, specifically those from Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI), in U.S. … [Read more...] about House Passes Countering CCP Drones Act: Now What?
