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Tech Developments

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

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Tech Developments

The popular quadcopter UAV developed by China's DJI. These recreation drones can be a nuisance or a threat in some areas. Photo: DJI

DJI Introduces Drone Solution for Government Programs Chinese civilian drone manufacturer DJI has introduced a new architecture to ensure that drone data, including images captured during flight, never leave the drone and cannot be shared with unauthorized third parties, including the company. DJI says its Government Edition was created for use in high-security situations by government agencies globally. The company says its Government Edition meets requirements for U.S. government audits for data management, risk mitigation, and enterprise-level data sharing control.…

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