US considering ban on Chinese drones as international tensions grow
U.S. officials are considering ramping up defenses against one of China's most ubiquitous technologies: drones. The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced that it is exploring a rule that could restrict Chinese drones in the United States — or ban them entirely.
U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese Drones, Citing National Security Concerns
The Commerce Department requested that private companies comment on the implications of the rule by March. The final decision will fall to the Trump administration.
U.S. Considering Ban On Chinese Drones Over National Security
The Commerce Department is considering banning Chinese drones in the United States, a move that would have far-reaching effects.
US mulls new rules to limit or ban Chinese drones due to national security concerns
Last month, Congress passed a bill that will ban the sale of new drones by DJI or another firm, Autel Robotics, within a year if a US security review determines they pose an “unacceptable risk” to national security. Congress previously barred the Pentagon in 2019 from buying or using drones and components manufactured in China.
China Says U.S. Suspicion of Security Risks in Chinese Drones Is 'Irresponsible'
China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes the U.S. investigating its drone systems and said it will closely monitor the situation. China also urged the U.S. to respect facts and immediately stop what it called "erroneous practices".
Potential US Ban on Chinese Drones Due to Security Risks Under Review
The U.S. Commerce Department is evaluating new regulations that could limit or prohibit the use of Chinese-made drones, citing national security concerns. Public comments on the proposed rules are being accepted until March 4,
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