Twelve Republican members of the US Congress have urged the Biden administration to address the growing use of Chinese-made agricultural drones, arguing that their presence on American farms poses a significant national security risk. In letters reviewed by Reuters, these House members specifically called upon the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to provide details on the administration’s efforts to mitigate the potential threats associated with China-related spraying drones.
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As the skies above urban areas become increasingly populated with drones and electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), maintaining secure and safe airspace is becoming a complex challenge. The integration of these technologies promises faster, more efficient transportation and logistics solutions, but also introduces significant new security risks.