>>Congress Strongly Urging Fairfax County to Stop Using Drones Made in China
(Fairfax County, VA) -- One Virginia county's use of Chinese drones is being questioned by Congress. Thomas Cage with the story.Preview: Voicer Script:
A congressional committee is urging Fairfax County to reconsider its use of drones manufactured in China due to national and economic security concerns. The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party raised issues related to DJI Technologies, a Chinese drone manufacturer. InsideNoVa reports federal agencies have expressed concerns about data security and privacy risks associated with drones made in China. Fairfax County defended its oversight procedures but is being strongly urged to exclude Chinese drones from procurement and partner programs. DJI denies the allegations and emphasizes its commitment to cybersecurity, highlighting the importance of its drones in public safety operations.