Earlier this month, we reported on DJI’s fervent rejection of a recent U.S. District Court ruling. On Monday, the popular drone maker told Tom’s Hardware it is going to appeal against the decision, which upheld its designation as a “Chinese Military Company” by the U.S. government. The decision by DJI isn’t a surprise, as it seeks to defend its place in one of the most lucrative markets it has developed.
This decision to appeal is just the latest chapter in a tug-of-war between DJI and the U.S. Department of Defense (recently rebranded to the Department of War). The crux of the issue is that the U.S. authorities believe that DJI is owned or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and has Chinese military links. DJI strongly denies it has any such connection(s).
