Countering CCP Drones Act
The Countering CCP Drones Act would ban federal funds from being used to purchase drones made by the Chinese company DJI, citing national security risks.
DJI Drones Suspended?! What Does This Mean?
On, October 16th, 2024, US Customs suspended the imports of some drones from the company DJI. It appears that this is not related to the ongoing legislative efforts (the Countering CCP Drones Act), to ban the sale and use of…
US Customs Halts DJI Drone Imports, Citing Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended imports of certain drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to a Reuters report. This action stems from concerns related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), a law designed…
Proposed Drone Ban Could Cripple Film Industry and Content Creation Nationwide
A recent opinion piece in the Deseret News highlights a controversial bill that could devastate not just Utah’s film industry, but content creation across the entire United States. At DroneXL, we find ourselves in agreement with this perspective, recognizing the…
New DJI Drone Audit Bolsters Security Claims Amid Ongoing Ban Debate
A recent cybersecurity assessment conducted by FTI Consulting has provided fresh evidence supporting DJI’s data security claims, potentially reshaping the ongoing debate about banning the company’s drones in the US. This comprehensive audit, completed in 2024, comes at a crucial…
Drone Ban Update, Green Day Concert, FLIR, SkyeBrowse
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. We’ve got five stories for you this week. We’ll discuss a drone ban update, a Green Day concert paused for a drone flight, a partnership between Flir and AirData, the use of a…
Lawmakers Urge Action Against Chinese Agriculture DJI Drones
In a recent letter, a group of lawmakers has raised concerns about the increasing use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones in the United States. The letter, addressed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, highlights…
US House Votes to Ban New DJI Drones Amid China Concerns
US House Bans New DJI Drones: A Closer Look The US House of Representatives has just approved the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864), a bill aimed at banning the operation of new drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI in the…
Lawmakers Urge Action on Chinese Agriculture Drones
A dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese-manufactured agriculture drones, citing national security risks. In a letter seen by Reuters, the lawmakers, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson, and John Moolenaar, have asked…
DJI Rebuts Accusations of ‘Cloning’ Drones to Evade US Bans
DJI, the world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer, is vigorously defending itself against allegations that it’s selling “cloned” products through other companies to bypass U.S. federal bans. The Chinese firm addressed these claims in a detailed blog post, responding to concerns…
Drone Ban Update, Anzu Investigation, $300K FAA Fines, Best Buy DJI Neo Leaks
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have five stories for you this week. Yes, this is going to be a bit of a long one. We have updated Countering CCP Drones Act language, two of them actually. We…
Lawmakers Target DJI’s Alleged US Drone Loophole Through Anzu Robotics
U.S. lawmakers are sounding the alarm over what they perceive as a potential security threat from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI. The company is accused of using an unusual licensing agreement to sidestep restrictions on its products in the American market.…
Montana Drone Pilot Challenges Senator Tester on CCP Drone Ban
A Montana-based drone pilot and business owner is pushing back against proposed legislation that would ban certain Chinese-made drones, according to an email exchange shared with DroneXL. Senator Tester’s Proposed Ban Targets DJI Drones Eric Larson, owner of Shashin Studio…