DJI to US: Ban our drones with evidence, not fearmongering

[VenomXts]

Intresting, not sure how much it will help and it was news to me that a "ban" goes into effect for more than government if they miss their assessment by end of 2025 including the possibility software updates of old drones.

DJI to US: Ban our drones with evidence, not fearmongering

It looks like DJI is calling the US government’s bluff. With the threat of a looming ban, the drone giant is demanding a security audit.

dronedj.com

DJI has formally asked the five top US national security agencies to evaluate its drones — including popular models like the Air 3S, Mini 4 Pro, and the enterprise-focused Matrice 350 — before December 31, 2025. The urgency stems from the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a provision requiring an assessment of DJI drones. If no review happens by the end of 2025, DJI will be automatically added to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List, effectively banning its drones in the US.

DJI’s message to the US: ‘We have nothing to hide’​

DJI isn’t just responding to scrutiny — it’s actively seeking it. In a letter written by Adam Welsh, DJI’s head of global policy, the company makes it clear that it is ready to be investigated:

“DJI is confident that its products can withstand your strictest scrutiny. We are confident not only because we have nothing to hide, but because independent firms and other US government agencies have repeatedly validated and confirmed that DJI’s products are secure,” Welsh writes, adding:

I would be intrested in @Vic Moss most recent thoughts he can share publicly.
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[Dave Pitman]

not sure how much it will help

Probably not much. This has always been political rather than factual. Facts mean less than ever these days, so I wouldn't expect anything to change. Unless, of course, DJI were to figure out how to heap praise on the orange one. It worked for TicTok.
(trying hard to be apolitical here on the forum. But these are indeed the facts.)

 

[dart106]

Probably not much. This has always been political rather than factual. Facts mean less than ever these days, so I wouldn't expect anything to change. Unless, of course, DJI were to figure out how to heap praise on the orange one. It worked for TicTok.
(trying hard to be apolitical here on the forum. But these are indeed the facts.)

Name calling instantly diminishes credibility.

 

[Dave Pitman]

Name calling instantly diminishes credibility.

Truth