The DJI drones are among the most widely used in the world, but Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said they pose a security threat and did not include them on a list of approved drone manufacturers.
In addition to a Florida Statute change that went into effect at the beginning of 2023, requiring all government agencies to use drones only from approved manufacturers, another rule went into effect Wednesday.prohibits government agencies from purchasing or using any drone made by a manufacturer in a “foreign country of concern,” which includes China.
Prosswimmer, one of the department’s licensed drone pilots, said the unmanned aircraft have been used to find missing people, monitor wildfires, and were crucial in the. Infrared cameras showed firefighters where the hotspots were -- likely keeping the vessel from sinking. When the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office launched its fleet a few years ago, it included several DJI drones.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said, ““The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office has started the transition phase to comply with state law. The SJSO Drone Unit has been preparing for the implementation of new drone technology and we do not expect any disruptions in the use of drones to serve the citizens of St. Johns County. We will continue to utilize advanced, law-enforcement technology to keep our communities safe.
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