SHENZHEN's DJI Technology, the world's biggest dronemaker, has been effectively blocked from india after the country banned the import of drones in an attempt to bolster domestic industry development, reports Bloomberg.
Imports of some drone components will still be allowed without any approval, said India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Drones used for research and development, defence and security purposes will also be exempt from the ban, the government said.
India is among several countries that are looking for alternatives to China for products and components, as tensions amplify supply chain risks. India and China are engaged in a protracted standoff along their disputed Himalayan border.
Amid the continuing disputes between China and US, drones have taken centre stage as concerns surface that Shenzhen-based DJI may be relaying on sensitive data to Chinese intelligence agencies on everything from critical infrastructure like bridges and dams, as well as personal information such as heart rates and facial recognition.
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Imports of some drone components will still be allowed without any approval, said India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade.
Drones used for research and development, defence and security purposes will also be exempt from the ban, the government said.
India is among several countries that are looking for alternatives to China for products and components, as tensions amplify supply chain risks. India and China are engaged in a protracted standoff along their disputed Himalayan border.
Amid the continuing disputes between China and US, drones have taken centre stage as concerns surface that Shenzhen-based DJI may be relaying on sensitive data to Chinese intelligence agencies on everything from critical infrastructure like bridges and dams, as well as personal information such as heart rates and facial recognition.
SeaNews Turkey
