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| DATE | 2017-08-04 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Chinese world wide surveillance through drone
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US Army calls for units to discontinue use of DJI equipment
https://www.suasnews.com/2017/08/us-army-calls-units-discontinue-use-dji-equipment/
According to a U.S. Army memo obtained by sUAS News, the U.S. Army
Research Lab and U.S. Navy have concluded that there are operational
risks associated with DJI equipment, a move that was run up the flag
pole last month but kept under wraps.
Speaking to sUAS News via e-mail, DJI’s Public Relations Manager,
Michael Perry said:
We are surprised and disappointed to read reports of the U.S. Army’s
unprompted restriction on DJI drones as we were not consulted during
their decision. We are happy to work directly with any organization,
including the U.S. Army, that has concerns about our management of cyber
issues.
We’ll be reaching out to the U.S. Army to confirm the memo and to
understand what is specifically meant by ‘cyber vulnerabilities’.
Three weeks ago we ran a special show to highlight concerns being raised
by cyber security experts.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, G-3/5/7
400 ARMY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20310-0400
DAMO-AV
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
2 August 2017
SUBJECT: Discontinue Use of Dajiang Innovation (DJI) Corporation
Unmmaned Aircraft Systems
1. References:
a. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) report, “DJI UAS Technology Threat
and User Vulnerabilities,” dated 25 May 2017 (Classified).
b. Navy memorandum, “Operational Risks with Regards to DJI Family of
Products,” dated 24 May 2017.
2. Background: DJI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) products are the
most widely used non-program of record commercial off-the-shelf UAS
employed by the Army. The Army Aviation Engineering Directorate has
issued over 300 separate Airworthiness Releases for DJI products in
support of multiple organizations with a variety of mission sets. Due to
increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities associated with DJI
products, it is directed that the U.S. Army halt use of all DJI
products. This guidance applies to all DJI UAS and any system that
employs DJI electrical components or software including, but not limited
to, flight computers, cameras, radios, batteries, speed controllers, GPS
units, handheld control stations, or devices with DJI software
applications installed.
3. Direction: Cease all use, uninstall all DJI applications, remove
all batteries/storage media from devices, and secure equipment for
follow on direction.
4. Point of Contact: Headquarters, Department of the Army G-3/5/7
Aviation Directorate, 703-693-3552
JOSEPH ANDERSON
Lieutenant General, GS
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7
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