Moon on Nostr: Great breakdown. The TLDR for folks in the US - Buy your DJI drone by Christmas 😂 ...

Great breakdown.

The TLDR for folks in the US - Buy your DJI drone by Christmas 😂

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#China sanctions the #US?
When drones become pawns in #geopolitics, innovation takes flight.

📆Chinese #Sanctions and Timing
- China imposed sanctions on #Skydio, #America's largest #drone manufacturer, on October 11, 2024[3][4].
- The sanctions prohibit Chinese companies from doing business with Skydio, particularly affecting battery supplies[2].

📌Impact and Consequences
- Skydio is now facing a critical battery shortage and must limit customers to one battery per drone[2].
- The company has existing battery stock but new suppliers won't be available until spring 2025[3].
- This affects Skydio's ability to supply drones to #Ukraine's military and #Taiwan's National Fire Agency[2].

🔍Background and Context
- The sanctions were officially imposed due to Skydio's business with Taiwan's National Fire Agency[3].
- However, U.S. officials suspect Skydio was targeted because it competes with DJI, China's dominant drone manufacturer[3].
- Ten Skydio executives, including CEO Adam Bry, have been sanctioned[2].

🛠️Response and Solutions
- Skydio is actively seeking alternative battery suppliers in Asia[4].
- The company has engaged with:
* The Biden administration for assistance
* U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell
* Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim[4]

🧑🏽‍⚖️Related Developments
- DJI has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense over being designated as a "Chinese military company"[3].
- The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to restrict the use of #DJI drones[4].

Sources
[1] image.jpg
[2] US drone maker Skydio faces battery squeeze after Chinese sanctions https://haywaa.com/article/us-drone-maker-skydio-faces-battery-squeeze-after-chinese-sanctions
[3] China sanctions US drone maker Skydio in ongoing trade war https://www.engadget.com/general/china-sanctions-us-drone-maker-skydio-in-ongoing-trade-war-144507154.html
[4] China ‘Disrupts’ U.S. Drone Supply Chain In Ukraine; Beijing’s Sanctions,
Russian EW Sends Skydio In A Tizzy https://www.eurasiantimes.com/china-disrupts-u-s-drone-supply-chain/
[5] US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After ... https://dronexl.co/2024/10/30/us-drone-maker-skydio-supply-chain-crisis-chinese-sanctions/
[6] Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine https://www.ft.com/content/b1104594-5da7-4b9a-b635-e7a80ab68fad
[7] Largest U.S. Drone Manufacturer Says It Will Need To Ration ... https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/10/31/largest-us-drone-manufacturer-says-it-will-need-to-ration-batteries-for-customers-after-sanctions-by-china/
[8] China's Sanctions on Skydio https://www.skydio.com/blog/chinas-sanctions-on-skydio

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