Are These Drones Too Chinese to Pass U.S. Muster in an Anti-China Moment?

A startup in the United States claims to have a solution to concerns regarding the dominance of Chinese-made drones in the American market. Anzu Robotics, headquartered in Texas, is led by American executives and partners. While the company assembles its drones in Malaysia, it relies on Chinese parts and software, including licensing the design from DJI, the leading Chinese drone manufacturer. This close association raises questions about Anzu’s independence from DJI. Despite DJI’s significant market share in the US, regulatory efforts aim to limit Chinese drone sales due to data security concerns.