Its Really not about the data Its all about the Widget. They made a huge mistake in their Trade Agreements with China and instead of admitting and correcting their mistake, They instead launch a campaign against one of the companies that took advantage of these lax rules. and what better way to do it than DRONES.
WE don't necessarily know that there is no basis for the regs. There may well not be, but we don't know that. Not like the US would show it's hand if we did have info on that. Let's remember that the folks in congress have access to classified info--we don't.
But we know what's coming next after the feds ban them from themselves. You are next.
That's always the argument about the slippery slope. But it almost never happens.
It already has with drones. First it started off with federal and now it has made it was to federal and state and local. Next this bill is look at lumping in anyone who has any affiliation with federal in the form of loans, grants, etc. Can you see how slowly they are making their way to including *everyone* and before you know it, very few people can legally fly a DJI drone.
I agree no govt has banned consumers from buying the Huwei phone because it's not likely the US Govt would do that but they don't have to. They just make it clear to the cellphone carriers to not sell one to you or hook up your phone on their service. Very few people can seek out an FCC approved unlocked phone and fire it up on any network and with Huwei phones being less than 1%, why would they bother?
yep everyone better go to the AMA Website and start getting Familiar
I totally understand the concern of the Fed not wanting to use them for their more”sensitive” applications. There’s not much secret information to be gained by the Chinese of me flying my drone around my community park. I’d be more worried about the motives of American big business.
I agree there isn't much secret information to be gained by the Chinese by you flying around the park. But when everything get labeled critical infrastructure and then DJI drones are not allowed within 1000 feet of critical infrastructure....in my town, there is a government agency or critical infrastructure on every block on every street at least a dozen around the community park. The only solution to guarantee will be to confine your drone to a FRIA. It's not going to matter anything about secrets, it will be the least common denominator.
They want to band the DJI Drone, however, they will carry around an IPHONE made in CHINA!!
Actually, my understanding is that China bans government workers from carrying or using I-Phones in government buildings for reasons of national security even though parts are manufactured there! Apple has made changes to its iOS software in the past simply to appease China, such as limiting air drop time window and removing the Taiwanese flag. China also bans military and government personnel from owning or using Tesla vehicles for fear they are phoning home to the USA.
Yes, that it a bad thing by itself. Why should you have to log in to fly your drone. Just like Google keeps track of where you've been. Very bad. And we can't use cellular connectivity without going back to Chinese servers.
There’s a difference between promoting and sharing info with the group. I have no need to promote. My channel feeds itself. This is a good place to share information for people who are seeking it. Appreciate your thoughtful opinion though.
Yup, I am giving Autel a try due to their close out prices on their v2's... their hardware seems OK, but my god, their App and software sucks.
One would think.... this is all blown out of proportion speculation. In the last few years I have never seen any FACT about sensitive data collection.
