US Commerce Department Evaluates New Regulations on Chinese Drones
The US Commerce Department has announced it is evaluating new regulations aimed at addressing national security concerns related to Chinese drones. These potential measures could limit or prohibit the operation of drones manufactured in China within the United States. The department is currently seeking public feedback on proposed strategies to secure the drone supply chain by March 4. Officials warned that drones from China and Russia might be susceptible to remote access and manipulation, posing risks to sensitive US data. This development follows recent legislative action by President Joe Biden, who signed a law last month that could ban China-based manufacturers DJI and Autel Robotics from selling new drone models in the US. Under this law, an unspecified US agency is required to assess within one year whether drones from these companies present significant national security threats. DJI, recognized as the world's largest drone manufacturer, currently holds more than half of the commercial drone market share in the United States, making these regulatory changes potentially impactful for the industry.
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US Commerce Department Evaluates New Regulations on Chinese Drones
The US Commerce Department has announced it is evaluating new regulations aimed at addressing national security concerns related to Chinese drones. These potential measures could limit or prohibit the operation of drones manufactured in China within the United States. The department is currently seeking public feedback on proposed strategies to secure the drone supply chain by March 4. Officials warned that drones from China and Russia might be susceptible to remote access and manipulation, posing risks to sensitive US data. This development follows recent legislative action by President Joe Biden, who signed a law last month that could ban China-based manufacturers DJI and Autel Robotics from selling new drone models in the US. Under this law, an unspecified US agency is required to assess within one year whether drones from these companies present significant national security threats. DJI, recognized as the world's largest drone manufacturer, currently holds more than half of the commercial drone market share in the United States, making these regulatory changes potentially impactful for the industry.
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