1. The US House of Representatives passed a ban on future sales of DJI drones in the US under the 'Countering CCP Drones Act'. 2. The 'Countering CCP Drones Act' is part of the US 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA). 3. Concerns about national security risks and the strengthening of the Chinese economy through DJI's success are driving the legislation. 4. The ban would not affect already purchased DJI drones but would stop future sales in the US. 5. The legislation is popular in Congress but could still be stopped if US residents contact their senators to oppose it.
Recent #DJI news in the semiconductor industry
➀ DJI files a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense; ➁ The lawsuit challenges the designation as a 'Chinese military company'; ➂ DJI claims it operates independently and has no military affiliations.
➀ Momenta's 'two legs walking' strategy, focusing on both high-end and mid-range markets, and its recent impact on the industry; ➁ The competition between Momenta and DJI Zuyu in the mid-range autonomous driving market, with Momenta's adoption of the new Qualcomm 8620P chip; ➂ The challenges Momenta faces in the mid-range market, including limited experience and the competition with established players like DJI Zuyu; ➃ The evaluation of the new Qualcomm 8620P chip by industry experts, highlighting its potential and limitations.
1. The Countering CCP Drones Act has been passed in the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the 2025 annual defense spending act. 2. If the act is approved by the Senate, it will result in a ban on all DJI drone sales in the U.S.