(MENAFNEditorial) iCrowdNewswire - Aug 18, 2017
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The U.S. Army has ordered its members to stop using drones made by Chinese manufacturer SZ DJI Technology because of 'cyber vulnerabilities.The directiveapplies to all DJI drones and systems that use DJI components or software. It requires service members to 'cease all use, uninstall all DJI applications, remove all batteries andstorage media and secure equipment for follow-on direction.
DJI hasabout 70% of the global commercial and consumer drone market according to Goldman Sachs analysts. The market, including military, isexpected to be worth more than $100 billion over the next five years.
The Army's move appears to follow studies conducted by the Army Research Laboratory and the Navy which said there were risks and vulnerabilities in DJI products.The directive cites a classified Army Research Laboratory report and a Navy memo, as references for the order to cease use of DJI drones and related equipment.
DJI responded with the following statement on their website:
Some recent news stories have claimed DJI routinely shares customer information and drone video with authorities in China, where DJI is headquartered. This is false. A junior DJI staffer misspoke during an impromptu interview with reporters who were touring the DJI headquarters; we have attempted to correct the facts since then, but inaccurate stories are still posted online.
We want to emphasize that DJI does not routinely share customer information or drone video with Chinese authorities—or any authoritiesAny claims to the contrary are false.
In other DJI-related news, 3D Robotics (3DR), a previous camera drone competitor, announced a product partnership with DJI. Its ‘Site Scan' aerial data analyticssoftware platform now works with DJI drones, and is aimed at large construction and engineering companies using drones.
DJIdirector of strategic partnerships Michael Perry stated: 'This integration is a significant milestone for theAECindustry. We're excited that3DRSite Scan users can now useDJIdrones to convert images into actionable data that helps project stakeholders save time and manage costs.
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