The financial impact of these pre-ban disruptions:
- 15% of companies with 6-20 employees reported losses of $50,000 or more
- One-quarter of agricultural users reported losing jobs or contracts
- 42% of public safety users said it made their work more difficult
Operational Sustainability: The Two-Year Countdown
The survey reveals a ticking clock for drone operations across America. When asked how long they could continue operating with their current fleet if DJI drones were no longer available:
- Most agricultural users said they could operate up to 1 year
- Most public safety users said they could keep operating up to 2 years
- 85% of businesses said they could survive two years or less without access to new foreign-made drones