#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 [1] image.jpg [2] US drone maker Skydio faces battery squeeze after Chinese sanctions

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[3] China sanctions US drone maker Skydio in ongoing trade war

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China sanctions US drone maker Skydio in ongoing trade war

China has sanctioned Skydio, America’s largest drone maker, for providing unmanned aerial vehicles to Taiwan’s national fire service

[4] China ‘Disrupts’ U.S. Drone Supply Chain In Ukraine; Beijing’s Sanctions, Russian EW Sends Skydio In A Tizzy

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China 'Disrupts' U.S. Drone Supply Chain In Ukraine; Beijing's Sanctions, Russian EW Sends Skydio In A Tizzy

In a major blow to the US drone manufacturing sector, Skydio, the country’s largest drone manufacturer and a key supplier to Ukraine’s military...

[5] US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After ...

US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After Chinese Sanctions

[6] Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine

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[7] Largest U.S. Drone Manufacturer Says It Will Need To Ration ... https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/10/31/largest-us-drone-manufacturer-says-it-will-need-to-ration-batteries-for-customers-after-sanctions-by-china/ [8] China's Sanctions on Skydio

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Earlier today I sent this note to our customers. Because this is a critical topic for the drone industry and for our national security, I

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