The US House of Representatives has approved a ban on the sale of DJI drones in the United States. The "Countering CCP Drones Act" is part of the annual NDAA legislative act, which allocates defense spending for the next year.
The manufacturer of DJI drones is based in China and controls over 70% of the global drone market, which US lawmakers see as a threat. 6% of DJI shares are held by Chinese state companies, leading to concerns about risks to national security and espionage. DJI's success will also strengthen the Chinese economy.
"DJI represents an unacceptable risk to national security, it is time to rid America of drones made by communist China," said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
Current legislation does not prohibit the use of already purchased DJI drones in the United States, only the sale of DJI products in the US. However, DJI products are widely used in the US, and the new law may cause concern. The new law still needs to pass the Senate and be signed by the president.
Regarding the ban on Chinese goods, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently explained: "We are only focused on the most sensitive technologies that could pose a threat to our security. We are not focused on stopping or restraining trade with China."
Source: Tom`s Hardware
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