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5 min read · DJI · November 11, 2026

German Military Bans DJI Drones Again After Its 2023 Ban Didn't Stick

The Bundeswehr is pulling DJI and other Chinese drones from its bases, a year after signing for 500 DJI M30Ts despite a 2023 ban.

Haye Kesteloo Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2026

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