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DJI’s US woes continue with report of state funding by China [Update]

Bruce Crumley - Feb. 2nd 2022 1:50 am PT @BDroneDJ

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It doesn’t appear the US turbulence that the world’s largest maker of drones has faced for the past year is ending just yet, following a news report alleging DJI received direct funding from China’s state organizations despite its holding structure as a private, independent firm.

We’re not a data company, we just make drones: DJI

Ishveena Singh - Oct. 20th 2021 3:22 am PT @IshveenaSingh

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As the backlash against it continues to grow, DJI insists it’s getting even more focused on data privacy. For the last five years, DJI has had a team of 30 devoted entirely to the privacy and data security features of its products. Collectively, this team has contributed more than 300,000 hours to bolster DJI’s apps, servers, chipsets, and firmware, the company says.

Ring’s Always Home Cam security drone for sale on Amazon… by invitation

Bruce Crumley - Sep. 29th 2021 8:27 am PT @BDroneDJ

Drone Data Security Security

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It’s been nearly a year since the Ring’s Always Home Cam was unveiled at Amazon’s hardware event, and the reasons to love or hate the household security drone have been unrestrainedly shouted ever since. Now consumers are finally getting the chance to adopt the aerial watchdog, and either adore or detest it in their very own abode, sweet abode.

Europe drone sector heavyweights unite for data privacy protection

Bruce Crumley - Jun. 23rd 2021 6:22 am PT @BDroneDJ

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Leading players in Europe’s drone sector have banded together to create the Drones4Sec “action tank,” whose objectives include coordinating the increased use of efficient uncrewed aerial systems and automated applications with maximal respect for data protection.

Parrot and WISeKey aim to set global data protection standards

Bruce Crumley - May. 27th 2021 4:55 am PT @BDroneDJ

Parrot UAV Data Security

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French drone manufacturer Parrot has partnered with digital security specialist WISeKey to reinforce protection of data collected and transmitted by Parrot craft. As part of that, the pair will also work toward a more ambitious goal of hardware and communication system protection of data that may serve as the basis for global security standards for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

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SparkCognition, Skygrid to prevent drone cybersecurity attacks

Scott Simmie - Jan. 19th 2021 1:14 pm PT @scottsimmie

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We’re all familiar with the threat posed by malware and viruses when it comes to our computers. But what about drones? Should we be offering protection for them as well? The concept certainly makes sense, and two companies have joined forces to work on a solution.