The Interior Department has grounded its fleet of more than 800 drones, citing potential cybersecurity risks and the need to support the production of drones inside the U.S.
The Interior Department is grounding its fleet of drones — including Chinese-made models such as this specialized"government edition" Mavic Pro, made by DJI.Department of Interior / Screenshot by NPR
"We've had only 12 drone flights since that time for emergency operations related to fires and floods," DOI Spokesperson Carol Danko said. The Interior Department has used its drones for a variety of purposes, from surveying federal lands to collecting research data and helping law enforcement. But for the foreseeable future, all but the most vital missions are on hold.
The secretary's order also doesn't mention China — but that country was cited as a key factor in the initial decision to ground the fleet last year.
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