The world’s largest consumer drone maker could soon be banned from selling flyers in the US if a new policy becomes national law.
The CCP’s Combat Drones Act has been debated in Congress for more than a year as a means for authorities to respond to international security concerns – especially from China.
The Chamber of Deputies approved an initial version of the law last week, which would specifically block the sale of drones manufactured by the Chinese company DJI (Da Jiang Innovations) – responsible for 70% of the production of all consumer drones currently on the market. air globally.
DJI’s Mavic drones have become synonymous with quality since they hit the market years ago and have been incorporated into a wide range of industries – even modern warfare, as seen in Ukraine.
The new law could seriously limit the availability of top-tier FPV drones in the US.
Americans have become accustomed to relying on drones for a variety of needs, including recreation, commercial projects and public safety initiatives such as search and rescue missions.
Introduced by Representative Elise Stefanik, a Republican from New York, the bill aims to prevent the Chinese government from secretly collecting information about American citizens and US infrastructure through its devices, according to Technological radar.
Stefanik garnered bipartisan support for the law last year, but President Joe Biden has yet to comment on the legislation.
Biden signed a controversial bill requiring the sale of TikTok’s U.S. assets using similar legal reasoning in March, leaving the law’s proponents confident he could act similarly if the Drone Act reached his desk.
The Senate is now tasked with debating, updating, approving or rejecting the policy as presented.
DIGITAL SECURITY OR INDUSTRY REGULATION?
Supporters of the project say DJI drones are providing data on critical infrastructure in the United States to the Chinese Communist Party, as reported by Associated Press.
The bill would add DJI to a list maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under the Secure and Reliable Communications Networks Act 2019, blocking drones from operating in US communications infrastructure.
The change would essentially make the Mavicks unusable in America.
But DJI has vehemently denied these “inaccurate and unsubstantiated allegations” and said the company is not working with the communist government.
Company representatives say the law actually aims to stifle competition and continue xenophobic discrimination toward China.
They said concerned users can opt out of the flight logs feature that tracks location and content information.
DJI spokespeople also insisted that the company “follows the rules and regulations of the markets in which it operates,” adding that it is “not a military company.”
“We remain one of the few drone companies that clearly denounces and actively discourages the use of our drones in combat. DJI does not manufacture military-grade equipment, nor does it seek business opportunities for combat use or operations.”
What are the rules for recreational flyers?
The Exception for Limited Recreational Operations of Unmanned Aircraft (USC 44809) is the law that outlines how, when, and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes.
The exception for limited recreational unmanned aircraft operations (USC 44809) is the law that describes how, when and where you can fly drones for recreational purposes. Following these rules helps keep people, your drone, and our airspace safe:
- Fly for recreational purposes only (personal pleasure).
- Follow the safety guidelines of a FAA Recognized Community Organization (CBO).
For more information about becoming an FAA-recognized CBO, read Advisory Circular 91-57C. - Keep your drone within visual line of sight or use a visual observer who is co-located (physically close) and in direct communication with you.
- Give way and do not interfere with other aircraft.
- Fly at or below FAA-authorized altitudes in controlled airspace (Class B, C, D and Class E designated surface for an airport) only with prior authorization from the FAA using LAANC or Drone Zone.
- Fly at 400 feet or less in Class G (uncontrolled) airspace.
Observation: Anyone flying a drone in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) is responsible for flying within FAA guidelines and regulations. This means it’s up to you, as a drone pilot, to know the rules: Where can I fly? - To take The UAS Recreational Safety Test (TRUST) and bring proof of passing the test when flying.
- Have a current FAA register, brand (PDF) your drones on the outside with the registration number and carry proof of registration with you when you fly.
Observation: Starting September 16, 2023, if your drone requires an FAA registration number, it will also be required to transmit Remote ID information (unless flying within a COLD). For more information about drone registration, visit How to Register your drone. - Do not operate your drone in a manner that endangers the safety of the national airspace system.
SOURCE: FAA.gov
FINDING THE DRONE MARKET
DJI has maintained a huge market presence in the growing drone industry by consistently providing high-quality products, according to Tech Radar.
Mavic drones especially are affordable, portable, durable, and highly functional in a way that no other drone manufacturer has been able to replicate.
They can be easily controlled and tracked, simplifying their successful use even by novice operators.
Even better, the handy Home button on the remote brings the drone back to its starting point – preventing accidental loss.
Tens of thousands of DJI drones are currently flying over the US, taking stunning photos and videos for personal and commercial use.
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