Mass produced consumer drones have been used by the Army for quite some time now, but that has come to a screeching halt as of two days ago. DJI drones mass produced in China, not secure? Whodathunkit? Thanks J!
According to a U.S. Army memo obtained by sUAS News, the U.S. Army Research Lab and U.S. Navy have concluded that there are operational risks associated with DJI equipment, a move that was run up the flag pole last month but kept under wraps.
If you are into drones and security, this hour long video will tell you all sorts of things about how these devices are penetrable.
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Source: [H]ardOCP – US Army Shuts Down Use of Off-the-Shelf Due to Cybersecurity Concerns