Military Technology
Military Technology on Lee LHGFX Photography: a running collection of 3 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on military technology in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Lee LHGFX Photography is a dynamic portfolio and lifestyle hub built around the artistic work of @lee_lhgfx — a highly engaged Instagram creator and photographer known for… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around military technology, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Lee LHGFX Photography is covering right now.
DJI Lands Partial Win in Legal Fight Over ‘Chinese Military Company’ Designation
A significant development has emerged in the legal battle surrounding DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer. A U.S. Court of Appeals has partially reversed a lower court's designation of DJI as a Chinese Military Company, prompting a return to the lower court for further review. This nuanced ruling impacts perceptions of the company and its operations. For deeper insight into related technological and legal matters, explore our coverage of a recent case involving alleged trade secret theft utilizing an Insta360 camera. [Read More].
Cameras on Chinese-Made Drones Used by UK Royal Navy Secretly Sent Data to China
A concerning revelation has emerged: cameras on Chinese-made drones utilized by the UK Royal Navy appear to have been surreptitiously transmitting data back to China. This discovery raises serious security implications for the nation's elite special forces and underscores vulnerabilities in reliance on foreign-manufactured technology. The incident echoes ongoing scrutiny of drone manufacturers, as seen with the FCC’s consideration of retroactive bans, similar to those previously applied to DJI drones.
The FCC Is Weighing a Retroactive Ban on DJI Drones it Previously Allowed
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now contemplating a significant shift: a retroactive ban on existing DJI drones. Previously limited to new drone sales, the proposed expansion aims to "secure the drone supply chain," citing concerns about technology with potential military applications. This move impacts a vast number of consumers and businesses already utilizing DJI products. For deeper insights into DJI's evolving camera technology, explore our recent coverage of the teased Osmo 360 II.