#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
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[2] US drone maker Skydio faces battery squeeze after Chinese sanctions
[3] China sanctions US drone maker Skydio in ongoing trade war
[4] China ‘Disrupts’ U.S. Drone Supply Chain In Ukraine; Beijing’s Sanctions,
Russian EW Sends Skydio In A Tizzy
[5] US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After ...
[6] Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine
[7] Largest U.S. Drone Manufacturer Says It Will Need To Ration ...
[8] China's Sanctions on Skydio
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