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Drone maker DJI facing U.S. FCC ban — the national security risk and part China-state ownership are key issues | Countering CCP Drones Act wouldn't stop the use of drones already in the U.S.
Countering CCP Drones Act wouldn't stop the use of drones already in the U.S.
DJI's drones aren't designed for combat, but the firm is facing an issue with U.S. lawmakers largely because 6% of its stocks are in the hands of Chinese state-owned businesses. Representative Elise Stefanik, the New York senator said, "DJI presents an unacceptable national security risk, and it is past time that drones made by Communist China are removed from America." Just like how the restriction of U.S. tech has resulted in Chinese chipmakers prospering, there's also a good chance that other drone companies may benefit from this ban, as long they can fill the gap.
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