The passage of bill H.R. 2864 by the U.S. House could ban new DJI drones, marking a shift in the drone industry. This legislation aims to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese technology, fostering competition and innovation in the sector.

The bill marks a continuation of growing concerns within the U.S. government over DJI's dominance in the drone market and its alleged ties to the Chinese government.

The lawmakers' letter highlights suspicions that Anzu Robotics might be helping DJI evade restrictions by using a technology licensing agreement to modify and produce drones based on DJI’s Mavic 3 Enterprise platform

This contrasts with the House of Representatives' version, which passed last month and included provisions to block the FCC from issuing new licenses to DJI.

This collaboration aims to streamline the inclusion of certified components on DIU’s Blue UAS Framework list, expediting certification reviews for component manufacturers.

The U.S. Forest Service has already successfully employed Freefly's Alta-X equipped with Doodle Labs' radios. The new NDAA-compliant Astro model is more compact and designed for quick deployment, enhancing operational efficiency in challenging conditions.

The new system retains the functionality and efficiency of their previously released EasyOne system but is specifically designed to adhere to NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) regulations.