DJI Drone Ban - Don't Believe Everything You Hear!

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[@hillbillyfpv1]

Google and Google Maps shares way more info than DJI.

[@w.e.s.]

Ur phone shares everything

[@WillEDC]

That’s why it’s not allowed in China.😅

[@kevinhofer8869]

And all ur household appliances

[@ridemedia767]

Satelite imagery is limited to a 25cm GSD though...

[@hillbillyfpv1]

@@WillEDC 😂

[@brianjordan8990]

The amount of money Skydio is throwing at politicians and lobbyists is mind blowing. It’s really pathetic they have to go this route since their tech is so far behind DJI.

[@benridin1259]

Just imagine if they used all that money for research and development to make their products better. Compete with your competition, don't use shady politics to improve your marketshare.

[@sunshynff]

​@@benridin1259 ... I'm not defending Skydio, at all, but they're not using "shady politics" to improve anything. Elise Stefanik is using typical American politics, to try and impress the former Cheeto in charge. The last two presidents, and whoever wins this election, are all in favor of easing away from globalization, which started under the last admin. The first goal of making this transition deals with China, and slowly becoming less dependent on their exports, if we move too fast, it will shock our economic stability because we're still in the process of building the infrastructure to be able to do it ourselves. Just this past July, the U.S., UK, and Australia placed massive tariffs on over 1200 Chinese products, many of them electronics, and that's just the beginning, plus the U.S. is by far not the only country to ban drones from China. Skydio just happened to have someone that pays attention to geopolitics and such things and saw the writing on the wall, so they're doing everything they can to put their thumb on the scale that will speed the process up, and knock China/DJI out of the picture, it has nothing to do with "DJI winning". Now is Skydio's involvement illegal or break any fair competition laws?....Nope. Is it a little bit of a punk a$$ move, or unethical in anyway? I would argue that most people would agree that it most definitely is. But I would also argue that's a Tuesday, before lunch, in the world of American corporate capitalism, happens ALL the time. Doesn't really matter, China is facing a total and catastrophic collapse, first economically then societal, by the end of this decade, so one way or another, unless an outside company scoops up the whole DJI operation, they will vanish as a company regardless of this ban happening or not.

[@RyeNorth]

I had a very nice job at one point, up until the company I worked for *insisted* that I use a prototype Skydio drone they were testing. I had to manually fly it, and the input delay was completely unworkable. The connection was via wifi, and it dropped constantly. When I refused to fly the drone, since it wasn't fit for purpose and everyone else on the job got superior - and cheaper - DJI tech, I was shown the door. Skydio being behind this is salt in the wound.

[@ThePolishDad]

It seems the American companies are working harder to ban DJI than they are competing in the drone market!! Pull a Tanya Harding 😂😂😂

[@1sheinz]

Perhaps these proponents of the DJI BAN should look at their own phones , which take pictures videos and recording without our knowledge and send that info God knows where around the world.

[@Harry-lmao]

only if cloud services are enabled

[@dronyland]

@@Harry-lmao Nope, lot of apps on your phone calls "home" in the background without your knowledge, to send all kind of data.

[@Harry-lmao]

@@dronyland ikr, telemetry, metrics, stats or else that is collected for improvement but it's different from being monitored.

[@LebanonDrones]

Honestly, if you're even halfway serious about getting a drone, you have to go with a DJI. I started with a Holy Stone and it's literally just a toy.

[@tomn8tr]

Truth. I started with Parrot AR Drone, then Holy Stone models. Toys in comparison.

[@kenduejones]

Same here, that's facts

[@KrisFlix]

Yep, for sure. DJI is the ultimate drone company. I always laugh at people who buy those cheap 100 dollar drones, and the first time they fly it, the wind takes it and it’s gone. Or they lose connection, or crash it.

[@kenduejones]

@@KrisFlix 🤣🤣🤣

[@xjet]

Drone jamming tech is illegal for "regular folks" to use. Uncle Sam may be allowed but Uncle Bill will get in *big* trouble if he deliberately deploys such tech to keep pesky drones out of his back yard. The FCC is kind of funny when it comes to people deliberately interfering with other users of the radio-waves, even on ISM bands.

[@RedDuckStudio]

And Uncle Bill SHOULD get into big trouble because the FAA controls the air space, not private citizens and that's how it should stay.

[@tatsbyk1]

How can banning DJI, be safe around national security, when our borders are open and their not worried about that🥴

[@sunshynff]

Please stop with that narrative, Trump did a lot to hurt proper legal immigration, that we desperately need right now, by making it harder for even the most upstanding highly educated immigrants to move to our country, much less asylum seekers, which is unconstitutional and against the law of the land to cage them or turn them away, such as Dubya, Obama, Trump and Biden have done the last 20+ years. Stop pretending that the Biden admin opened any borders, he doubled down on Trumps border policy by extending Title 42 until May of 2023, and when he finally did end it, he replaced it with something more strict. Every single metric across the board using the same exact statistical data used by the previous admin, shows that 2021- July of 2024, there was a considerably increase in border agents, boarder engagements with undocumented persons has doubled, the amount of people awaiting an immigration hearing and/or being held near the border has almost doubled, meaning less people are sneaking in unnoticed. The only "border crisis" we're having is not enough judges and staff members to process all the people trying to get in legally, which a bill was proposed that had bipartisan support and would have changed all that, and also been the most intensive and restrictive border policy every passed, and had many leftists quite upset with Biden for even saying he'd sign it, but low n behold the former Cheeto in Charge told his maga legislative cult member to vote no on it because it might make sleepy Joe look good if it passed!

[@superipodmanvik]

Or download Google maps

[@ronmarvicsin7709]

Best way to get people to believe a lie is to keep telling it.

[@dronyland]

They actually know there are absolutely no national security issues with DJI drones, so they will never do those DJI drones "inspections". It's just big US manufacturers like Skydio, that have friends in the Gov, and want those laws passed, so they can have a closed market with only their drones available, which they can then sell for much more money than the Chinese competition.

[@sunshynff]

I have a brother in law that's career USAF, specifically in intel, and there's absolutely a national security issue with Chinese made drones, it's not what most people think, and he wouldn't go into details with me, obviously, but he also says it doesn't warrant a ban for that security risk. I'm not defending Skydio, at all, but they are not responsible for this whole thing. Elise Stefanik is using typical American politics, to try and impress the former Cheeto in charge. The last two presidents, and whoever wins this election, are all in favor of easing away from globalization, which started under the last admin. The first goal of making this transition deals with China, and slowly becoming less dependent on their exports, if we move too fast, it will shock our economic stability because we're still in the process of building the infrastructure to be able to do it ourselves. But it has begun, just this past July, the U.S., UK, and Australia placed massive tariffs on over 1200 Chinese products, many of them electronics, and that's just the beginning, plus the U.S. is by far not the only country to ban drones from China. Skydio just happened to have someone that pays attention to geopolitics and such things and saw the writing on the wall, so they're doing everything they can to put their thumb on the scale that will speed the process up, and knock China/DJI out of the picture, it has nothing to do with "DJI winning". Now is Skydio's involvement illegal or break any fair competition laws?....Nope. Is it a little bit of a punk a$$ move, or unethical in anyway? I would argue that most people would agree that it most definitely is. But I would also argue that's a Tuesday, before lunch, in the world of American corporate capitalism, happens ALL the time. Doesn't really matter, China is facing a total and catastrophic collapse, first economically then societal, by the end of this decade, so one way or another, unless an outside company scoops up the whole DJI operation, they will vanish as a company regardless of this ban happening or not.

[@willia3r]

@@sunshynff looks like you are making an _”Appeal to Authority”_ fallacy argument by invoking your so-called _”brother in law that’s career USAF, specifically in Intel.”_ What next, you gonna rep a cousin in NSA?😒

[@djwak59]

Thanks for posting this Russ. But, 2 things. This lobbying by certain groups or interests, is one of the reasons why we as Americans have to mobilize to get big money OUT of government. Too many politicians on both sides of the isle, are in the pockets of these “interested groups”. Also, your last comment. I worked in healthcare for 32 years and I was IN the thick of the COVID pandemic, I assume that’s what you were referring to. It was real, I saw it everyday in our over flowing emergency room. Why do I have a suspicion that many people reading this don’t want the government telling them to wear a mask to protect not just themselves, but others too, BUT they may be perfectly fine with the government telling them to register their drones ??? IMO, the last line wasn’t needed, you got your points across without it.

[@51Drones]

Made ya comment though. Thanks for your service. I was in the medical industry on the front lines when it all went down as well. I still see folks wearing a mask alone in their cars - 4 years later. Our government ruined people. It's insane, just like this DJI ban effort.

[@SquirrelTheBaby]

@@51DronesThank you for your service as well! Especially people only cover their chins anywhere they go. 😂 The fact is people don’t know to look and think deep enough and reasonably sometimes. We trust our government officials blindly most of times. Unfortunately, those we give our votes to do not care about our opinions much when they govern. For example, again the Mask, Mask Ban in Nassau County of NY recently. People already face harassment and arrest since the ban signed. My daughter lives and works in NYC and has asthma & severe allergy. Can you imagine how worried I am when thinking about random stops and possible arrest on her, by police?!

[@cbrrob1000]

I live two miles from Disneyland which is inside restricted air space (no fly zone), I can’t even get my props to spin once I get satellite location.

[@jimnorth9902]

Great video, Russ. I’m 99.99% with you. You lost me on the last sentence. Why throw that in and risk potentially turning off a viewer who, maybe for legitimate medical reasons, does need to wear a mask. You know I’m a big fan, and I know you can do better.

[@51Drones]

Sometimes it's ok to not agree with everything someone says. 🤷🏻

[@jimnorth9902]

@@51Drones At 99.99%, we're pretty darn close. No offense intended. I hope none taken.

[@KrisFlix]

Lmao! I thought the mask comment was great

[@NewPragmatic]

Support most of your statement, but watching this on a flight while wearing a mask definitely made me wonder if attempting to my health while in an enclosed space somehow has become a negative.

[@51Drones]

@@NewPragmatic That’s much different.

[@Joe-wk9ow]

I don’t think this is only a ban on DJI drones. But this is a ban on all drones as this bill is being supported by the uni-party

[@fugginrambo]

Isn't it drones from vaChina

[@Happyfox870]

We literally had a congressman sleeping with a Chinese spy.

[@molokaibicycles]

A new American slogan: "If you can't beat em......... Ban em!"

[@fredmunson8603]

American drone companies can not compete with the DJI prices and their technology.

[@Nanoblaster77]

My company, Gibson's Aerial Studios, uses DJI Drones, and we are based in VA!!!

[@meTimetraveler]

Just saw on the headlines on MSN "DJI MAKES FIRST HIGH ALTITUDE DELIVERY TO THE TOP OF MOUNT EVEREST"

[@mytige20V]

I have owned Hubsan, FIMI, and DJI drones and I will not stop flying DJI. Even though they are expensive they are extremely reliable. The DJI NFZ feature protects the public and is worth every penney.

[@BushidoPhoto]

I've been using DJI drones since 2015 in over 15 countries around the world. No national security risks were exposed.

[@1EyeInTheSky]

I have sent my letters to my legislators and gotten the canned responses. Bottom line is they're going to do what they want to do no matter what we say or demonstrate. This is our representative government at work. They don't want to know the options when you give them the information. Basically they're gonna tell us to pound sand.

[@middleloopvideo]

Ditto. They thanked me for my letter and then repeated the same National Security BS. I won't be voting for her come time.

[@CopperStateAerialPhotography]

Outstanding video Russ!!! Pulling a Tanya Harding!! 🤣🤣 Thats a real knee slapper right there!!

[@gruberster]

That last line…. SHOTS FIRED! 😂

[@DavidStella]

I feel like the drone community needs allies to help spread awareness about this issue. KZbin influencers who are photographers and videographers but not necessarily drone pilots, for instance, should help imo. Although they may not be drone pilots, there will come a time when they want to become drone pilots or may need one, and will have a hard time finding one at a reasonable price because this ban effectively winds up decimating an entire industry.

[@MarkAlderson]

Russ, you are absolutely correct on this issue.

[@stevetweed2630]

Good video, the last comment you made was uncalled for.

[@HulaDula-bg9sj]

Can you say Google Earth?

[@datangpdx]

I don't want to say Stefanik represent America, what she represent was Tonya Harding kind of American, lie and we all knew she's lying, yet she's not afraid of keep lying.

[@franktrue308]

I just updated/downloaded the new DJI Fly into my smart controller. I currently have a Mavic Air 2 and a Mavic 2 Zoom. I connected to the Zoom and took it up. There was no map. In addition to that, there is no pointer/cursor representing the drone to show which way it is pointed. I don't know how long that's going to last but it really makes things difficult. I held off getting the Mini 4 this year and I'm glad I did. The map is not vital but it is hugely important to peace of mind and enjoyment of the experience.

[@chriswhetton3584]

That last statement immediately gets the people who need to hear this completely check out. I don’t wear a mask, but these messages need to be a simple presentation of the facts, not off putting to any specific group. I honestly recommend taking this down and reposting without that last statement. You are never gonna win anyone over by making them feel stupid.

[@51Drones]

Thank goodness we still live in a country where it's legal to express your opinion about something, even when some others do not agree with it. 🤷🏻

[@patuxent78]

I recently wrote to my two senators and representative in Hawaii about the Countering CCP Drone Ban. To my surprise, all three responded. They’re all Democrats, and they admitted they haven’t seen any evidence that DJI drones pose a national security threat on a consumer level. However, they were told otherwise, and apparently, that’s all they need to know. As a US Army service member with over 22 years of experience, I operate DJI drones and have firsthand experience with the overpriced Skydio X2, which the Army uses. The X2 doesn’t come close to matching the capabilities of the DJI Mavic in terms of transmission range and battery life, yet it costs upwards of $30,000. It’s a scam. Despite my insights, they essentially dismissed my concerns, implying that because I’m not a senator or congressman, I don’t know what I’m talking about. Well, if they don’t have concrete evidence either, it seems they’re just as uninformed. The difference is I’m not gullible. In the end, all three expressed their full support for banning DJI. It’s clear that Skydio has a strong grip on Hawaii’s political representatives. Unfortunately, this doesn’t bode well for DJI.

[@sunshynff]

Well at least you approached it logically and used reason to reach your own conclusion, but that conclusion is still not quite the case, IMO. Before I get to Skydio, let me touch on the national security issue... While I did not serve, I had the honor of working with many former enlisted at the fire dept, and my brother in law just retired from the USAF after 20+years, I think as a Lt. Colonel, but don't quote me, his dress uni has a lot of chest candy, put it that way...lol. His MOS was intel/surveillance, as well as one of my crewmates at the fire dept, but with the Army, and while they couldn't go into detail, obviously, they did say Chinese drones absolutely do pose a national security risk, but.... followed that by stating it's not what most people think the issue would be, and that personally they didn't think that reason warrants a ban at all, and that it smells political to them. Now, without turning this into a novel, the last 3 presidents, and whoever wins this election, are all in favor of easing away from globalization, and trump actually started some of those wheels in motion, and believe it or not, sleepy Joe agreed and kept it going. The first goal of making this transition deals with China, and slowly becoming less dependent on their exports, but we have to be careful, if we move too fast, it will shock our economic stability because we're still in the process of building the infrastructure to be able to do it ourselves. Just this past July, the U.S., UK, and Australia placed massive tariffs on over 1200 Chinese products, many of them electronics, and that's just the beginning, plus the U.S. is by far not the only country to ban drones from China. As far as the ban, that was something started by Elise Stefanik, who's had a stick up her butt about drones for years now, and also thought any legislative diss to China would improve her chances that Trump would pick her over JD Vance for his running mate. The reason the rest of congress and Biden had no problem with the bill moving right along unopposed is because it plays perfectly into what they're already trying to implement without having to issue another tariff. You, know, on the down low, as to not seem like the president is piling on too much. Skydio just happened to have someone that pays attention to geopolitics and such things and saw the writing on the wall, so they're doing everything they can to put their thumb on the scale that will speed the process up, and knock China/DJI out of the picture, it has nothing to do with "DJI winning". Now is Skydio's involvement illegal or break any fair competition laws?....Nope. Is it a little bit of a punk a$$ move, or unethical in anyway? I would argue that most people would agree that it most definitely is. But I would also argue that's a Tuesday, before lunch, in the world of American corporate capitalism, happens ALL the time. Not saying I'm 100% correct, but been on injury leave for a while then retired out a few years early, so I've been following this whole thing like a hawk, just my two cents in the end though. Have a good day and be safe out there!

[@yodudefpv]

Sheeesh!! That last sentence tho 😮

[@rfknapik]

It would be nice to know all the key supporters from each state in the US. I'm surprised that no one has compiled such a list yet.

[@cryptoskillz]

That would be completely classified, I might have better idea than most, they won't show you, Congress, the media anything..

[@franktrue308]

Ok. Update. The new FLy app WORKS WITH THE MAVIC AIR 2 and that INCLUDES THE MAP!

[@andre1987eph]

We dont need video "feelings". We need updates on the facts on the ground regarding progress of this drone ban bill. Thanks. PS: The real motivation behind the ban is the Pentagon became aware of the ability of $500 DJI drones taking out $5,000,000 tanks.. Lets get this straight.

[@mrconfidential638]

That last comment really got me to subscribe. You're definitely my kind of people. Thank you for the information. 🍻

[@kevin-haggerty]

This topic is so important for all of us pilots. I can’t stress enough that we all need to be proactive about it. I do this for a living and drones are 50% of my clients, not including my own content and enjoyment. It’s definitely unsettling to know that when the amazing country we live in can focus on crushing the competition by banning instead of focusing on creating a viable option from US manufacturers.

[@sunshynff]

😂😂.... Are you serious?? You can't be talking about the U.S. being the amazing country that you can't believe would do something like this, you must live in Canada or Norway or something, right?? First and foremost, NONE OF THIS is happening because "DJI is winning" or to "crush the competition", that is just wildly inaccurate but unfortunately a popular narrative as of late. The roots of this specific ban lie solely at the feet of Elise Stefanik, who is using typical American politics, to try and impress the former Cheeto in charge because she thought she had a shot at being his running mate. That's only portion of the story, the last two presidents, and whoever wins this election, are all in favor of easing away from globalization, which started under the last admin. The first goal of making this transition deals with China, and slowly becoming less dependent on their exports, if we move too fast, it will shock our economic stability because we're still in the process of building the infrastructure to be able to do it ourselves, but make no mistake, it has started. Just this past July, the U.S., UK, and Australia placed massive tariffs on over 1200 Chinese products, many of them electronics, and that's just the beginning, plus the U.S. is by far not the only country to ban drones from China. Skydio just happened to have someone that pays attention to geopolitics and such things and saw the writing on the wall, so they're doing everything they can to put their thumb on the scale that will speed the process up, and knock China/DJI out of the picture, it has nothing to do with "DJI winning". Now is Skydio's involvement illegal or break any fair competition laws?....Nope. Is it a little bit of a punk a$$ move, or unethical in anyway? I would argue that most people would agree that it most definitely is. But I would also argue that's a Tuesday, before lunch, in the world of American corporate capitalism, happens ALL the time. Doesn't really matter, China is facing a total and catastrophic collapse, first economically then societal, by the end of this decade, so one way or another, unless an outside company scoops up the whole DJI operation, they will vanish as a company regardless of this ban happening or not.

[@Youno954]

DJI should start a national billboard campaign to educate the Americans and tell the truth

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Living in EU GEO fencing was recently discovered. Flying sideways trying to circle around a work site, the drone slowed down and stopped, showing a message about geo, prohibited area, "leave it promptly". And yes, I found out what it was a short time later.

[@chrisschepper9312]

They'll be no ban.

[@RJ2A81]

The last sentence, followed by the song he played, mic drop moment.

[@thomasturner8759]

Half the reason i love DJI because you cant turn it on when its in a absolutely no fly zone

[@RonaldBrown59]

I hoped the politicians would have forgotten about the Chinese drone ban while away on summer vacation. I guess not. I agree with you totally, and thanks for getting the message out there Russ.

[@Leonardokite]

Awesome Russ. What you say makes 100% sense. Based! 👍

[@MechanicalTriage]

It’s legal to fly over private property, and it’s illegal to shoot down someone’s drone. If someone is spying on you or invading your privacy, that’s different. Also, there are SOOOOO many people illegally flying, because they dont have a trust, or even registered drones. People just launching in the middle of a room full of people.. I think that it should be regulated better, and you should have to register the drone when you purchase it, at least, if the FAA dictates all aircraft that can be flown in its airspace, then they should have better systems in place. Fun fact, those $10 garbage drones you buy as a toy at Walmart, yeah, you need to have a trust certificate to fly those..

[@PAULHODARA]

Kaspersky Software (Russian company) made one the best corporate AV solutions. They are also controlled by the FSB. All U.S. government offices were banned from using their software back in 2017. Recently the U.S. dept of commerce threatened to ban all consumer sales unless Kaspersky made certain changes in their operations which they refused to do, so U.S. sales will cease. I believe the U.S. government was fully justified in their actions. The question I have is, has DJI been given a compliance option to stay in business in the U.S. with this proposed ban?

[@xjet]

Compliance with RID has been very low. Whilst DJI may be complying, a raft of other drones can be purchased with either no RID or without the SRID that the regulations demand. Despite the SRID rule being in effect for well over a year and countless examples of non-compliant drones still being sold -- not a single prosecution. Go figure.

[@51Drones]

Love it when you stop by Bruce. 🙌

[@AutoExploration]

Love DJI, have owned countless of their products. BUT take a step back and look what’s happened with the ban, many many new drone products have been releasing left and right. We finally get competition in the drone market! We finally get the drones We want, how is this all bad?

[@alfgold1965]

Why even bother? If our representatives in Congress are that reasonable (and not corrupted), we all are already driving very affordable and good electric vehicles made in China.

[@paulsmustache]

I agree with your concerns regarding the proposed bans on DJI. However, your credibility was diminished by making that “mask” comment at the end of the video. It has nothing to do with the DJI ban. It only serves to alienate any lawmakers that may see this video. I have appeared before a few subcommittees in my younger years regarding export regulations and high technology. Comments by myself regarding, for instance, the pot holes that never seen to get repaired would have diluted the primary message that I was there to present.

[@OCMedia123]

Got a question? Whats the difference between a Drone and a RC quadcopter.?

[@paulysguitarjournal]

First, it's about power not lives. They don't care about us. Only their own power. The data, like cli-mate ch-ange is just an excuse for what they are doing. BUT, I have to agree, "the last sentence was by far the best."

[@Kaovang24]

It’s definitely wanting to take out the best out of the industry. I wonder if the lead person on the bill and push has interest in other drone company that needs DJi out of the business. Think of how much the government and other people are spying on you through your phone or other electronics. Instead of trying to ban DJI, tell other drone makes to catch up if they can.

[@erikdendress]

And your point about no fly zones is 100% on - you can't even get off the ground in the DC metro area. Easy to protect.

[@Frostymids]

I use to take my $20 AliExpress 2.4 jammer and park across from the ama field, it was hilarious.

[@robertviering6785]

100% misleading

[@j.c.3music700]

Not if u fly offline

[@edruttledge342]

We now live in the era of fear mongering. Logic and civil analysis of matters has no currency. Companies like Skydio may not be able to produce market competitive products, but they know they can buy politicians and stoke the fears of the masses to eliminate competition as opposed to stepping up to the plate. Unfortunately, too many drone pilots out there will vote to support those running on a platform based in fear. "We have met the enemy ... and it is us." - Pogo

[@MarshallShreve]

I concur with your opinion on the obvious attack on a very successful company only because it is based in China. The hysteria generated by just considering a DJI ban based solely on "National Security" is ludicrous and politically motivated. DJI has been open about its data collection and in fact has voluntarily added safety protocols in their software to make flying them in a manner contrary to current FAA regulations nearly impossible. Being a newly licensed drone pilot, I find it difficult to think that what's happening isn't anything more than a political and/or economical move on behalf of someone who has a financial stake in the game. Shame on them!

[@elipin4128]

I find it funny that I see Skydio. Facebook ads and advertising on KZbin. Screw them I will never buy one I will stop flying before I buy one 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻

[@pslaathaug]

LOL love the fact you mentioned Dollar General. i get jobs for them like once a month.

[@devernepersonal3636]

those solutions would kill drones too. why fly it if suddenly everyone had drone shields everywhere?

[@markkempton4579]

There is no place on the Internet for common sense! Stop it!

[@brvt1000]

Finally what needed to be said. Welcome to being treated like a legal firearm owner, guilty until your rights are stripped for no valid reason. George Orwell would approve.

[@joemarrero5485]

Thank you for this message. This is not about data. This administration has sent messengers ( Hellen, blinken ) to China with one question: will you help Russia if we crush it. Their answer is YES. So we hurt them in the pocket ( banning DJI ). The U.S. cannot produce a drone, commercial or consumer, at DJI prices. What would we pay a tech, 30 or 40 an hour. The communists have a low pay structure. And that makes Chinese drones so affordable.

[@WesternOnlineTutorials]

I can't help but wonder which U.S. drone company is influencing lawmakers to push for a ban on DJI.

[@raymidgett9571]

Skydio

[@spahtucus]

Extremely informative. We need to send this link to all elected officials from local to national, and first responders like police and fire/rescue departments. We can fight the government!

[@TentoesMe]

The Skydio 2 was mighty impressive. Just think where they would be if they put their resources into engineering instead of trying to ban their competition🤔

[@51Drones]

I will never understand it.

[@AndrewAnkerPhotoAndVideo]

Ooooofff that ending though! Amen, brother.

[@jerwallzz]

Keep on telling them! Thanks Russ!

[@JohnCuppi]

The last part of the video taking a shot at mask wearing has me taken aback. Diminishes your presentation of the issue at hand to mix that with the politics of drones, and alienates viewers unnecessarily.

[@51Drones]

So basically you are saying that I should stick to tech talk, and not express my opinion about anything else? Are you angry because you don’t share my position on the topic, or are you angry because I interjected my political opinion. I’m guessing it’s the former.

[@willia3r]

If you were wearing a mask before March 2020, then that might be understandable. But afterwards? At some point, when do people stop yielding to statism and fear-bait?

[@aviewfarfaraway8560]

It’s not anger at all, in fact it’s the sad reality the disinformation and political mongering and mismanagement that has created the situation we find ourselves in, with people so polarized on an issue, and so entrenched in their view that they cannot even imagine another possibility regardless of evidence. I’ll stick with science untainted by politics, but I have the benefit of a partner with 30+ years of experience in infectious diseases and reduction methods. It is the people who wander outside their areas of expertise that believe DJI is a threat to US security. Masking is no different in that regard.

[@darrellbeer1]

Do you think the band will effect current drones?

[@glatznatureproductions]

Excellent - calm, fact-based and thoughtful. Thanks Russ.

[@originalfakeaddressofcourse]

Well said sir! We are paying the price for decades of little to no Federal investment in the American people and the industries that promote development in the "high tech component" marketplace. That's what has allowed the Asian producers to quasi corner the market by pushing an ever growing technological lead. The funny thing is, we have better tech design and software than any other country being used in our military, but to get comparable tech at the commercial level it would cost a fortune if all the components were sourced only from the US and it's allies. It's part of a global trade war, and our leaders opted on the side of greed and the US corporations instead of the American people which are now going to pay the price.

[@thomasturner8759]

I totally agree with you on the oarts of the tech thats out there and coming out is incredibly advanced

[@Drone_Daily]

The real reason is exactly as you say - the US economy is increasingly reliant on DJI so at any time the CCP can impose an economic sanction on the USA which would affect huge sectors of the economy, simply by restricting the use of their systems. Also, there’s 💯 been compromised user data leaks as well as undisclosed data mining software that aggregates and analyses user data - go talk to anyone that is a software security specialist, or even anyone outside of DJI.

[@ozy311]

The last sentence was by FAR the best.

[@creativecarveciteclimb5684]

That was crazy

[@rexmaximilian9548]

It was really pointless and drastically reduces how far his narrative on the drone situation can do. He can have whatever opinion he wants, but he just made it "non-sharable" to people who matter because he just reduced his credibility by including a complete other topic that could turn off many who could help our cause. Kind of a boneheaded move.

[@paulhines5010]

​@rexmaximilian9548 the few remaining wackos that are still irrationally wearing masks, are not going to be of any use in standing up for DJI. They are incapable of thinking logically.

[@cynthiawebb]

Come on. What does masking have to do with it. If you want to make a point try not to show disrespect for those who might disagree but also might be listening.

[@51Drones]

It made you engage in this thread though. 😁 Thank goodness we still live in a country where it's legal to express your opinion about something, even when some others do not agree with it. 🤷🏻.

[@maddercat]

Didn't they just release a report saying that dji products were recording even while powered off and sending the data to china?

[@51Drones]

More lies to insight fear I believe.

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

Nobody ever says that for dji to be able to sell their products in the USA the federal government has to approve their individual product. So if the government really didn’t want dji products in our country then the federal government would not give dji the approval. One of the requirements our government place on dji drones was to make our government capable of retrieving the information on our drones just like on our cell phones. Those who believe that Apple refused to open cell phones without a court order from our government are very ignorant. That whole show put on years ago was exactly that a show for the ignorant.

[@ALTN8NRG]

I don’t see any competition that can match the price and performance of DJI. I think GoPro had a great opportunity to stay in the industry despite the unsuccessful Karma drone.

[@DixieAerialPhotography]

DJI drones have been a crucial role in the war against Chinese ally Russia. Also, there a lot more China made iPhones than DJI drones.

[@gearhead366]

The threat posed by DJI drones MIGHT be valid, but it pales in comparison to the threat from the VASTLY higher quantity of smartphones out there. Plus, my (and most people's) smartphones are powered up 24/7. My DJI drone is powered up less than 1% of that time. The threat from DJI drones is a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of the threat from smartphones.

[@butchbrown5283]

It's illegal in the US to use type of signal jamming equipment, not allowed to have it, buy it'; use it or even sell t in the US. $100K fine for each offense, may be cheap to buy but don't get caught using it and many States also have similar laws. I doubt there will be any possibility of a private citizen owning a signal blocker without extreme risk.

[@richardmurray1655]

The excuse given by politicians for banning DJI drones is that they pose a national security risk. Presumably that DJI drones can engage in surveillance activities at sensitive US sites like military bases or test facilities. The military has the jamming devices and authority to use them. Private citizens don't play a role in this.

[@erik.nederstigt]

If Skydio would only try to make a drone as good as DJI does .... let them spend their money on that! Pathetic!

[@cwade6944]

....but they couldn't stop a Chinese balloon! hahahahaha!

[@donniealfonso7100]

Look who sponsored this bill - Elise Marie Stefanik, who has an interest in competitor.

[@Abb0nz1]

Im not pro-mask by any means Russ but that last sentence will stop me from sharing your video. It was unnecessary. Pretty disappointed at what is a cheap shot...

[@51Drones]

Thank goodness we still live in a country where it's legal to express your opinion about something, even when some others do not agree with it. 🤷🏻

[@Abb0nz1]

@@51Drones agree 100% Russ.

[@AllAround360media]

the FAA (Fouled up Aviation for All) doesn't seem to care about the facts, i've owned a plethora of DJI rotorcraft and not a single pixel has been sent to nefarious entities..

[@chipfornaris]

Russ, I need your advice. I’m torn. I need an inspection drove for my business with a digital zoom. I don’t have a lot of extra money. I can barely do the Air 3 or minin4 pro, or go to a Autel evo 6k with 1” cosmos? Even thought about an older Mavic 2 Zoom? I have an Autel 640t thermal v2 but I only want to use that when I need thermal. Any recommendations?

[@tonyd4746]

You couldn’t have said it better

[@FREEDOMFPV84]

This while thing is stupid trying to ban dji drones your 100 percent right everything you said in here is correct I hope it don't happen thanks for the video bud👍👍👍👍

[@tikoy1955]

Good informational video.

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

4:06 Even Uncle Bill?! 😅

[@bobsturdevant5317]

I would like to know when the Pennsylvania police offered to put up a drone for overwatch on the day of the assassination attempt and were turned down by the Secret Service was because they had DJI drones.

[@barryboyer252]

How sad. I just got my Mini 4 pro. Guess it's good I did!

[@erikdendress]

I agree with you. Just like TikTok these are nonsense bans.

[@InteractiveDNA]

Well the ban passed! Maybe we should!

[@nubz5838]

😂😂😂 this government is a shit show. Dji is the best drone company hands down

[@finkmj53]

Thank you, Russ. Good stuff!