China’s biggest drone maker DJI blacklisted by US defence department

The US Department of Defence added China-based DJI Technology, the world’s largest maker of consumer drones, and a dozen other hi-tech firms to its blacklist under the National Defence Authorisation Act on October 5, 2022. The initial list, which included Huawei and Hikvision, was released in 2021. The Pentagon considers these companies connected to China’s People’s Liberation Army and a threat to national security.