The US FCC bans imports, marketing, and sales of new foreign-made drones and components, including from China's DJI and Autel, citing national security concerns
American customers hoarding products in anticipation of restrictions against popular Chinese manufacturer DJI and a smaller competitor, Autel Robotics
DJI, which is facing an end-of-2025 deadline to keep its US business alive, says its lobbying efforts are struggling; DJI controls 70%+ of the US drone market
DJI just swapped drones for robot vacuums with the DJI Romo
DJI replaces its geofence around the US' No-Fly Zones with a dismissible warning, saying the update “aligns” with FAA rules and is similar to changes in the EU
For over a decade, you couldn't easily fly a DJI drone over restricted areas in the United States.
DJI sues the US DOD for adding the drone maker to a list designating it a Chinese military company, says the DOD didn't engage on the issue for over 16 months
- US added DJI to list designating it as a Chinese military firm — List aimed at hindering China's access to advanced technology
DJI sues the US DOD for adding the drone maker to a list designating it a Chinese military company, says the DOD didn't engage on the issue for over 16 months
- US added DJI to list designating it as a Chinese military firm — List aimed at hindering China's access to advanced technology
A look at Congress' absurd plan to ban DJI drones in the US, even as the company adds geofencing restrictions and other features to comply with FAA regulations
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives jammed a functional ban on DJI drones, called the “Countering CCP Drones Act” into a military funding bill that it then passed.
Congress considers legislation to block DJI drones from running on US communication networks, effectively killing the Chinese company's US commercial business
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China restricts civilian drone exports, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and concern about military use; DJI pulled out of Russia and Ukraine in April 2022
https://apnews.com/... Twitter: @zagonel85 : China announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard “national security and interests” amid escalating...
Sources: US senators raise concerns as hundreds of China-made DJI recreational drones have violated restricted airspace over Washington, DC in recent months
White House, Pentagon, Capitol— in recent months, a trend nat-sec agencies fear could become a new means for foreign espionage.” @BryanDBender @AndrewDesiderio https://www.politico.com/... Graham Webs...
Chinese drone maker DJI says it will temporarily suspend business in Russia and Ukraine to ensure its products are not used in combat
Chinese drone giant DJI Technology Co Ltd said it will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine pending a review, it said.