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South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Donald Trump moves to block foreign drone makers from selling new models in US
US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders meant to rebuild America's drone industry, tighten airspace security and boost military readiness, potentially squeezing Chinese manufacturers like DJI and Autel Robotics out of the market. 'Immediate action is needed to ensure American sovereignty over its skies,' Trump stated in one of the orders, warning that foreign-made drones were 'endangering the public' and compromising critical infrastructure. The orders also call for federal investment in US drone production to rebuild a domestic sector that has been eclipsed by Chinese competition. They come after years of mounting concern in Washington over Chinese drone makers like DJI and Autel, which dominate the US commercial market. While the new directives did not name specific countries or companies, they expand on earlier efforts to restrict drones linked to foreign adversaries. A drone by Autel Robotics, a Chinese manufacturer, is operated in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Reuters Based in Shenzhen, DJI controls up to 90 per cent of America's consumer drone market and 70 per cent globally, according to industry estimates cited in a US government-commissioned report.
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Trump Signs Order to Boost Drone Security Before World Cup
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Friday to boost US drone capabilities, including strengthening counter-drone tools ahead of major sporting events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics that will be hosted in the country. 'Taking action on airspace security has never been timelier,' Michael Kratsios, the director of White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy, told reporters Friday, citing the upcoming events that are expected to draw millions of fans to the US. 'The administration is cracking down on unlawful drone use, ordering a federal task force to ensure US control over American skies and prioritizing the detection and identification of drones in real time.'
