Blue SUAS Manufacturers Push American Security Drone Act

In a letter, dated June 22nd, 2022, to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, the Blue sUAS manufacturers urge lawmakers to “include the American Security Drone Act (ASDA) in the final conference report for the House-passed America COMPETES Act and Senate-passed USICA,” as it aims to achieve the same goal of “strengthening our economy and safeguarding our security while providing a level playing field for all.”

The Blue sUAS manufacturers say that passing the American Security Drone Act would solve a “critical national security issue” and stop “the expenditure of taxpayer dollars on Chinese-made drones that threaten national security, economic competitiveness, and human rights.”

Over the last few years, Chinese drone maker DJI has repeatedly refuted data security concerns and other allegations, most notably in an article debunking five common DJI myths.

Brendan…