DJI Defends Drone Security Amid U.S. Import Ban

Chinese dronemaker DJI asserts its products pose no security risks, citing an independent review. It urges the U.S. to lift its import ban, emphasizing the drones' safety. Despite identifying some low-risk issues, the review supports DJI's claim. The FCC's move aligns with broader efforts to regulate Chinese-made drones.

Chinese dronemaker DJI urged U.S. lawmakers to reconsider a ban on its newest products, emphasizing an independent review that found its drones pose no security risks. This plea follows DJI's February lawsuit against a U.S. FCC decision which blocked imports of its latest models and components.

DJI highlighted a report by a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm which found no data transmission outside the United States and no unauthorized access mechanisms. While the review noted minimal risk issues, none threatened safety or data security, according to the dronemaker.

The FCC decision aligns with U.S. efforts to limit Chinese-made drones, impacting DJI and other companies. The ban applies to new models while existing products remain available. DJI argues this excludes safe products from U.S. businesses and hobbyists. Meanwhile, the FCC seeks to bolster the domestic drone industry.