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Hundreds of Chinese-made drones detected over restricted DC airspace in recent months

November 23, 2022 | Hundreds of Chinese-made drones detected over restricted DC airspace in recent months

According to recent reports, hundreds of Chinese-manufactured drones have been detected flying over restricted airspace in DC over the past few months. While the drones may not be directly controlled by China, the devices have surveillance capability with the potential to be used  for cyber attacks, espionage, or to be weaponized.

Florida Senator Marco Rubio has introduced two bills to regulate drones: one banning drones from accessing U.S. telecommunications, and another banning the U.S. government from buying drones made in China. Neither bill has gained traction.

The vulnerability of drones being taken over and controlled remotely or weaponized, including the possible release of biological weapons, makes strong regulation of these popular off-the-shelf devices, urgent for national security. -JD

 


 

 

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