DJI and the American government feud continues as additional actions accumulate, narrowing the Chinese drone manufacturer’s options. In a recent blog post, DJI tries to debunk some basic arguments used in the recent Countering CCP Drones Act. This episode is just the latest in this ongoing conflict involving two global superpowers. The recent Countering CCP Drones Act by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman Mike Gallagher may prove disastrous for leading drone maker DJI. It won’t be the first clash between the American government and Chinese companies and will probably not be the last. “DJI drones pose the national security threat of TikTok, but with wings,” Congresswoman Stefanik wrote in a statement on her website. It seems both sides have valid arguments and concerns, as well as other interests in this case. DJI Air 3 drone. Image credit: CineD Justified concerns – DJI Countering CCP Drones Act The United States representatives’ concerns revolve around data collection, privacy issues, and national security. While some may dismiss such arguments as conspirative, lacking evidence, etc. they’re not completely far-fetched. The CCP is not famous for its transparency regarding its relationship with Chinese corporations, and the Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technologies Company (aka DJI) is, in fact, a Chinese corporation. USA representatives may be deemed as paranoid, but being paranoid doesn’t necessarily mean you are not being stalked. DJI’s drones are much more than flying cameras As a leading drone manufacturer and an innovative company in general, DJI is exposed to some serious allegations. Affordable, off-the-shelf,...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 28 March