The pressing threat of Chinese-made drones flying above U.S. critical infrastructure
1 min readIn this photo illustration, a DJI Mavic 2 Pro and DJi Mavic Mini made by the Chinese drone maker fly near each other on Dec. 15, 2021, in Miami, Florida. Photo by Joe Raedle / Getty Images. Article by
Just look up on a clear day and there’s a good chance you’ll see one. Small and inexpensive drones have become omnipresent. While hobbyists use them for photography or racing, professionals now fly them to capture TV and film footage, conduct surveys or perform building inspections. While drones aren’t necessarily inherently dangerous or undesirable, the global market and supply chains that enable their production and sale are another story. […]