China, a leading player in the global drone supply chain, has imposed sanctions on Skydio, the largest drone manufacturer in the United States. These sanctions were in response to the US’s arms shipments to Taiwan, a move that has heightened geopolitical tensions. China’s measures prohibit domestic companies from supplying critical components to Skydio, posing severe challenges for the American manufacturer. The situation is particularly delicate because Skydio is a major supplier of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the Ukrainian military, which is heavily reliant on their technology for intelligence and reconnaissance efforts.