Well I guess it wasn’t just Skydio

[4 inch pistons]

Read an article in a recent Forbes magazine about the 25 year old kid that own BRINC. He is also pushing to get DJI banned in the US.

 

[jaja6009]

It was several companies and entities.
AUVSI and Skydio, but there are probably more.

 

[GadgetGuy]

It was several companies and entities.
AUVSI and Skydio, but there are probably more.

Yup. Eliminate the cheaper, better competition, under the guise of xenophobia, so you can have a monopoly of far more expensive, less capable, patriotic offerings!

 

[jaja6009]

"patriotic offerings"

 

[Nanny Ogg]

"patriotic offerings"

Greed hiding under "patriotism".

 

[Droning on and on...]

Well, the idea of patriotism being a value component of some drone is exceedingly silly to me, and not something that would sway my purchasing decision. I.e., I wouldn't factor patriotism into buying a lesser capable drone for that reason.

On the other hand, all else being equal, I do "buy American" when possible, just like I try to patronize local businesses as much as possible rather than big international outlets. Like to support my neighbors and fellow citizens, and see us all succeed.

 

[wco81]

Never heard of it but they make $9000 drones?

How much are the prices of the DJI drones bought by law enforcement agencies?

They could have just passed laws requiring governmental agencies to use only American brands.

But they might have to do that in every state, every city/county.

Guess getting a national ban is easier.

 

[Nanny Ogg]

It is a shame that stupidity, ignorance and lobbying can dictate national policy.