DroneDeploy Warns Against Security Crackdown on Drones
DroneDeploy, which offers software for drones, said the unmanned aviation system (UAS) market is constrained, and taking actions against any drone companies could have a negative effect on the broader industry. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr called attention in October to…
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China-based DJI (see 2110190051), which has more than half the U.S. drone market, saying it raises national security issues as a “Huawei on wings.” The FCC “should coordinate with other government efforts to promote the development of alternatives to products of concern, including small UAS,” DroneDeploy said in a filing posted Thursday in docket 21-232: “FCC action on restricting new drone equipment authorizations should consider hardware market realities and ensure there are other available alternatives.” DroneDeploy representatives spoke with aides to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, Office of Engineering and Technology acting Chief Ronald Repasi and other FCC staff.