Company Highlights Data Privacy Efforts as Lawmakers and Critics Raise Concerns Over National Security and Supply Chain Dependence DJI Introduces New Data Security Tools DJI has announced the launch of FlightHub 2 On-Premises and the release of its 2025 Drone Security White Paper. These updates are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to address privacy and data protection … [Read more...] about DJI Announces FlightHub 2 On-Premises and Updated Security White Paper Amid Ongoing U.S. Security Debate
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DJI Calls for Mandated Security Assessment as NDAA Deadline Approaches
DJI Urges Action on Overdue Security Audit DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has publicly called for the U.S. government to begin the security assessment mandated by Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In a recent blog post, DJI emphasized its readiness to participate in a rigorous, transparent, and evidence-based audit, … [Read more...] about DJI Calls for Mandated Security Assessment as NDAA Deadline Approaches
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Reintroduces Drones for First Responders Act
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, joined by China Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), and Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rob Wittman (R-VA), has reintroduced the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act. (Read the full text of the bill here.) The legislation is designed to strengthen the U.S. drone industry, reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones, and enhance … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Reintroduces Drones for First Responders Act
High Stakes Debate at XPONENTIAL: How Security Policy Is Shaping the Future of Drone Innovation
At XPONENTIAL 2025, the annual gathering of more than 7,500 leaders and end users in the uncrewed systems industry, the topic of U.S. drone policy and national security took center stage. In a panel titled The High Stakes Debate: Security and the Future of Innovation, industry experts tackled how ongoing federal efforts to restrict Chinese drone technologies may shape the … [Read more...] about High Stakes Debate at XPONENTIAL: How Security Policy Is Shaping the Future of Drone Innovation
Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies
First responders warn that proposed country-of-origin drone ban could hinder life-saving operations and increase costs for Texas agencies. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill More than a dozen witnesses representing police, fire and emergency response agencies, spoke out recently against a bill pending in the Texas state legislature that could ban the purchase by … [Read more...] about Texas considers ban on Chinese drones for state agencies
