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Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
14 hours, 2 minutes ago

Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what it would cost him to use a conventional ground spreader. Scott has compared Chinese drones to spy balloons that could “gather data or carry harmful payloads” across America, posing risks to military bases, critical infrastructure …

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US Senate caught on horns of self-made dilemma
5 months ago

US Senate caught on horns of self-made dilemma

China Daily  

In this photo illustration, a DJI Mavic 2 Pro made by the Chinese drone maker hovers in place on Dec 15, 2021 in Miami, Florida. The US Senate Armed Services Committee has released its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which, unlike the version passed by the House of Representatives last month, does not include a requirement to restrict …

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Driverless delivery shot in arm for logistics sector
8 months ago

Driverless delivery shot in arm for logistics sector

China Daily  

SF Holding's driverless delivery vehicle dispatches packages at a residential complex in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, in January. WANG XIAO/XINHUA Chinese technology companies are ramping up efforts to adopt drones and driverless delivery vehicles in logistics and delivery activities, as part of a broader push to boost logistics efficiency, reduce logistics costs and improve user experience in the fiercely …

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US China Tech War: US House Panel wants to ban government from buying Chinese drones
1 year, 1 month ago

US China Tech War: US House Panel wants to ban government from buying Chinese drones

Firstpost  

China is the largest private or enthusiast drone manufacturer by volume. The US House Committee on China has suggested to ban the US govt from buying Chinese drones In an effort to address concerns over national security, the House of Representatives China committee is set to introduce a bill this Wednesday that would prohibit the United States government from acquiring …

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Jilted China ‘bans’ drone exports to countries that have already outlawed them
1 year, 4 months ago

Jilted China ‘bans’ drone exports to countries that have already outlawed them

Firstpost  

In a desperate attempt to save face, China has now banned the export of drones to certain countries, citing peace and how even civilian drones can be used in war. The irony is that these countries had already banned Chinese drones citing security concerns On Monday, China introduced new restrictions that will require exporters to obtain licenses in order to …

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A Chinese drone for hobbyists plays a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

A Chinese drone for hobbyists plays a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war

NPR  

A Chinese drone for hobbyists plays a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war Enlarge this image toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images John Moore/Getty Images There's lots of talk about the possibility of China supplying weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine. "The Ukrainians, and the Russians too, have figured out ways to modify these devices they've purchased online to …

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IAF jets scrambled multiple times in the past few weeks, Chinese drones had moved aggressively towards Indian positions on LAC
2 years ago

IAF jets scrambled multiple times in the past few weeks, Chinese drones had moved aggressively towards Indian positions on LAC

Op India  

Before the recent clash between India and China in the Yangtse area near Tawang, Chinese drones had moved very aggressively towards the Indian positions on the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh forcing the Indian Air Force to scramble its fighter aircrafts deployed in the region. The Chinese military has been behaving aggressively over issues in the Yangtse in …

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Beating China at their own game: Indian Army is using Chinese cameras to spy on Chinese drones
2 years ago

Beating China at their own game: Indian Army is using Chinese cameras to spy on Chinese drones

Firstpost  

The spy camera that the Indian Army is using with their kite-based anti-drone systems, is being sourced from a manufacturer in China. The Indian Army, will fight Chinese drones, using camera modules sourced from China. #WATCH | A Kite trained by the Indian Army to prey on drones displayed in action at the ongoing Indo-US wargame Yudhabhyas in Auli, Uttarakhand …

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Taiwan vows counterattack if Chinese forces enter its territory as drones continue to fly over islands
2 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan vows counterattack if Chinese forces enter its territory as drones continue to fly over islands

ABC  

Taiwan says it would exercise its right to self-defence and counterattack if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratically governed island. Key points: Taiwan says it will exercise its right to self-defence and counter-attack if foreign forces enter the country's territory Taiwanese defence officials say Beijing's intention to make the Taiwan Strait its …

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Chinese drone giant DJI suspends business in Russia, Ukraine
2 years, 7 months ago

Chinese drone giant DJI suspends business in Russia, Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Shenzhen-based firm says it is “reassessing compliance requirements” following controversy over role in Ukraine war. “DJI is a Chinese state-backed company but it wants to be seen as a neutral global manufacturer so the Russian invasion has brought unprecedented scrutiny against it and I think DJI is incredibly concerned about being perceived as an agent of Beijing,” Rollet, who has …

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Government use of Chinese drones in limbo as Congress weighs ban
3 years, 6 months ago

Government use of Chinese drones in limbo as Congress weighs ban

LA Times  

More than a year after the U.S. But a ban could create problems for government users, since DJI dominates the global market for the small, low-altitude drones used by hobbyists, photographers and many businesses and governments. There aren’t many affordable and reliable alternatives, said Carrick Detweiler, the chief executive of Drone Amplified, which provides fire suppression payloads to drones operated …

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Gov’t use of Chinese drones in limbo as Congress weighs ban
3 years, 6 months ago

Gov’t use of Chinese drones in limbo as Congress weighs ban

Associated Press  

More than a year after the U.S. But a ban could create problems for government users, since DJI dominates the global market for the small, low-altitude drones used by hobbyists, photographers, and many businesses and governments. The report assessed software used to operate DJI’s “Government Edition” drones and some fixes that were made to address data leakage vulnerabilities found in …

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Taiwan warns may shoot down Chinese drones in South China Sea
3 years, 8 months ago

Taiwan warns may shoot down Chinese drones in South China Sea

Live Mint  

Taiwan has spotted Chinese drones circling the Taipei-controlled Pratas Islands in the South China Sea and may shoot them down if they stray too close, a government minister said on Wednesday, a move that could dramatically increase tensions with Beijing. Speaking at parliament, Lee Chung-wei, who heads the Ocean Affairs Council under whose purview the Coast Guard falls, said that …

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