DJI, also known as Dajiang, holds nearly 70% of the global consumer drone market and continues to expand its dominance. The company's innovative products are leading in the U.S. commercial drone sector. Recently, a controversial report emerged suggesting that DJI drones might be collecting data in the U.S. and sending it back to China. This claim has sparked significant concern within the UAV industry, though DJI has denied these allegations.
A recent article from the New York Times reported that DJI is involved in a "data storm," with speculation that U.S. officials believe the company’s drones could be transmitting sensitive information to China. According to the report, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Los Angeles issued a memo in August, which ambiguously accused DJI of potentially sharing critical infrastructure and law enforcement data with the Chinese government. ICE has not commented on the matter.
In response, DJI issued a statement to the Global Times, strongly criticizing the memo for being misleading and factually inaccurate. The memo claimed that DJI drones can capture facial recognition data even when powered off and noted the price differences between the U.S. and China markets. In its statement, DJI emphasized that it does not collect or access user data such as photos, videos, or flight logs unless users actively share them. The company also highlighted its latest offline mode, which allows users to disable data transmission entirely, ensuring greater privacy and security for both individuals and organizations.
DJI expressed disappointment over the inaccuracies in the memo and urged ICE to reconsider its claims, asking them to either withdraw the document or correct the false accusations. While DJI remains a favorite among international consumers for its high-quality consumer drones, it has faced increasing scrutiny over data privacy issues. Earlier this year, the U.S. Army reportedly restricted the use of DJI drones, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) raised concerns about potential security risks related to facial recognition technology.
As DJI continues to grow, so do the challenges it faces. The recent "data dispute" highlights the growing tensions around data security and surveillance. The credibility of the sources behind these allegations and their true intentions remain under close examination.
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