The alert does not say that users should refrain from purchasing or using Chinese-manufactured drones.  Instead, it advises that users take a few additional steps for any secure information, such as turning off the internet connection – a list that DJI collaborated with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to develop.

DJI responded to the alert by issuing the following statement:

“At DJI, safety is at the core of everything we do, and the security of our technology has been independently verified by the U.S. government and leading U.S. businesses. DJI is leading the industry on this topic and our technology platform has enabled businesses and government agencies to establish best practices for managing their drone data. We give all customers full and complete control over how their data is collected, stored, and transmitted. For government and critical infrastructure customers that require additional assurances, we provide drones that do not transfer data to DJI or via the internet, and our customers can enable all the precautions DHS recommends. Every day, American businesses, first responders, and U.S. government agencies trust DJI drones to help save lives, promote worker safety, and support vital operations, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We are committed to continuously working with our customers and industry and government stakeholders to ensure our technology adherers to all of their requirements.”

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