Could a DJI Drone Ban Actually Happen (in the US)?

[dmanthree]

Seems to be getting a bit of play in an election year, but could they really ground all of us?

What you need to know about the DJI drone ban in the U.S.

DJI drones face a potential ban in the U.S. as Congress considers new legislation in order to prevent sensitive, drone-gathered information from going to China.

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[Vic Moss]

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[Vic Moss]

... and no, I did not make that graphic. Dono did. It's an inside joke...

 

[rickmurray1989]

Seems to be getting a bit of play in an election year, but could they really ground all of us?

What you need to know about the DJI drone ban in the U.S.

DJI drones face a potential ban in the U.S. as Congress considers new legislation in order to prevent sensitive, drone-gathered information from going to China.

apnews.com

Yes, it can, and it is highly likely right now.

 

[Vic Moss]

Yes, it can, and it is highly likely right now.

I would argue "highly likely". And they wouldn't ground us. At worst, DJI would not be able to import any new models. Current models would not be affected.

 

[Marty Markoe]

Yes, it can, and it is highly likely right now.

Chicken Little, the sky is falling.

 

[dmanthree]

Chicken Little, the sky is falling.

Chicken Little just saw the DJI ban pass the House. Hard to believe it made it this far, but "China paranoia" in the US is reaching epic levels. Anything is possible.

 

[dmanthree]

I would argue "highly likely". And they wouldn't ground us. At worst, DJI would not be able to import any new models. Current models would not be affected.

I read that they would ban DJI products from using the comm infrastructure. That would ground us.

 

[Vic Moss]

I read that they would ban DJI products from using the comm infrastructure. That would ground us.

You read wrong. It's only supposed to affect NEW DJI models that require NEW FCC licenses. They won't ground us.

 

[Vic Moss]

Everyone please read this article. It will be the most accurate and up to date source until this is all settled. Yes, I am extremely close to all of this, and get updates the minute they happen from contacts inside D.C.

Let's all do our best to NOT spread bad information. All that does is make things worse for everyone.

The truth about the Countering CCP Drones Act - Drone Service Providers Alliance

[7/10/24 update: Yesterday the Senate Armed Services Committee released their version of the NDAA. It is an 1197 page document. If you follow that link and search for “DJI”, “China”, or “Drones”, you’ll find out that neither the CCCPDA nor the DFR language is anywhere in that bill. That means...

dspalliance.org

 

[Wreckhunter]

I read that they would ban DJI products from using the comm infrastructure. That would ground us.

nope,that is only going to be for new products,not what you currently are flying.

 

[dmanthree]

nope,that is only going to be for new products,not what you currently are flying.

Makes no sense to me, really. If they want to prevent DJI from passing into to the Chinese government allowing all existing drones to continue flying totally defeats that goal. I'm hoping this idiotic bill dies on the vine.

 

[Vic Moss]

Makes no sense to me, really. If they want to prevent DJI from passing into to the Chinese government allowing all existing drones to continue flying totally defeats that goal. I'm hoping this idiotic bill dies on the vine.

DJI doesn't pass any info to the PRC. They no long allow any flight log uploads from the U.S.

 

[dmanthree]

DJI doesn't pass any info to the PRC. They no long allow any flight log uploads from the U.S.

I know that, but the whole purpose of this legislation is to prevent that, right? And the government believes that info is being passed, right? So how will this bill prevent that in their eyes? Not arguing, just discussing. None of this makes sense to me.

 

[Vic Moss]

I know that, but the whole purpose of this legislation is to prevent that, right? And the government believes that info is being passed, right? So how will this bill prevent that in their eyes? Not arguing, just discussing. None of this makes sense to me.

None of it makes sense to anyone with synapses that fire. You’re not alone.

It’s become 100% political.

 

[Starz]

Yes, it can

Any link for verification?

 

[Starz]

I read that they would ban DJI products from using the comm infrastructure. That would ground us.

The appropriate government agencies don’t have and never will have the manpower to accomplish that task.

 

[dmanthree]

The appropriate government agencies don’t have and never will have the manpower to accomplish that task.

Just a thought: if flying a drone was a felony, would you still fly yours?

 

[Starz]

Just a thought: if flying a drone was a felony, would you still fly yours?

I leave those kinds of issues to my attorney.
Until the FAA revokes my FAA number, I’m in the air.

 

[Wreckhunter]

Makes no sense to me, really. If they want to prevent DJI from passing into to the Chinese government allowing all existing drones to continue flying totally defeats that goal. I'm hoping this idiotic bill dies on the vine.

Hope your right also,one would think they have a lot more important things and matters to work on,than a completely goofy drone ban.