American Security Drone Act of 2019 would halt federal agencies buying DJI drones

[Haye Kesteloo]

Lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic sides have introduced legislation, titled the American Security Drone Act 2019, on Wednesday that aims to stop federal agencies from purchasing DJI and other drones manufactured in China or any other country that is considered a national-security risk. Many federal departments and agencies are already using DJI drones, so needless to say that if this bill would pass, it would affect many different parts of the federal government.

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[daviwph]

I can't think of a single piece of Internet connected electronic equipment that some or all of the circuitry/firmware doesn't come from China. My cable modem, iPhone and computer would be at the top of a very long list. IOT or "Internet of Things" is now part of everyday life.