Security News > 2017 > August > US Army Nixes Use of DJI Drones Over Cybersecurity Concerns (InfoRiskToday)

2017-08-07 13:18
Pull Batteries Out and Uninstall Apps, Army SaysThe U.S. Army will immediately stop using drones made by the world's largest manufacturer, DJI of China, and has ordered that batteries and storage media be removed and applications uninstalled.
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