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Assessing the Intelligence Risks of Chinese-Made Drones

May 29, 2024
Security expert Will Duffield discusses the intelligence risks of Chinese-made drones, debating the need for Congress to ban them due to potential data spying. The podcast explores surveillance concerns, data security in drone manufacturing, state-level restrictions on DJI drones, and the risks of public sector drone usage.
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  • Congress is considering banning Chinese-made drones due to espionage concerns and potential data leaks to foreign governments.
  • Introducing legislation to restrict Chinese drones raises issues of national security, technological regulations, and implications for existing drone owners.

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Concerns About Chinese Drones: Surveillance and Production

There are growing concerns among Congress members about Chinese-made drones, primarily related to potential surveillance activities and the lack of domestic production. The fear is that these drones could be used for in-flight recordings to gather sensitive data, posing a risk of espionage. Additionally, there is apprehension about the dependency on Chinese drones and the impact on American drone industry, affecting various sectors like real estate and agriculture.

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