There’s no substitute for Chinese drones (and that’s a problem)
US unmanned aircraft pilots in fields ranging from search and rescue to scientific research are painfully aware they lack good, affordable alternatives to China’s products.
Whenever you hear the tell-tale whining buzz of a drone, anywhere in the world, you’re probably hearing a sound made in China. Back in 2006, Chinese technology company DJI created the very first cheap, off-the shelf drones that even poorly co-ordinated amateurs could use to shoot stunning video and create high-quality maps.
A host of US federal and state politicians is introducing legislation cracking down on Chinese-made drones. AP
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