“Cease all use, uninstall all DJI applications, remove all batteries\/storage media from devices, and secure equipment for follow on direction,” reads the memo from Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Anderson, the Army’s deputy chief of staff for plans and operations. The memo was obtained by the publication Defense One, which said it was also confirmed by two Army officials.<\/p>\n
According to the publication, the Army document cites “increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities associated with DJI products.”<\/p>\n
Defense One also quoted Brett Velicovich, whom it described as a former Army intelligence soldier, as indicating the Army’s comments “could have a huge impact on DJI.” Velicovich now runs a Virginia-based consumer drone firm, Expert Drones.<\/p>\n
“There are U.S. special operators in Syria using DJI products,” Velicovich told the publication.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Who would have thought that using Chinese-made technology would cause cyber vulnerability? Well, besides anyone. <\/p>\n
Adam Lisberg, a New York-based spokesman for DJI Technology, told CNBC in an emailed statement: “We are surprised and disappointed to read reports of the U.S. Army’s unprompted restriction on DJI drones as we were not consulted during their decision. We are happy to work directly with any organization, including the U.S. Army, that has concerns about our management of cyber issues.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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