Japan to Replace Chinese-Made Drones Over Security Concerns: Report

Japan to Replace Chinese-Made Drones Over Security Concerns: Report
The DJI Phantom 3, a consumer drone, takes flight after it was unveiled at a launch event in Manhattan, New York on April 8, 2015. Adrees Latif/Reuters
Frank Yue
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Japan is slated to remove its Chinese-made drones currently in use in independent government agencies, citing security risks, according to the Yomiuri Shimbun.

In the next few years, the Japanese government plans to replace its fleet of more than 1,000 drones made by China’s leading manufacturer DJI with domestically-produced ones, which are under development with government support, the Yomiuri Shimbun reported.

Frank Yue
Frank Yue
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Frank Yue is a Canada-based journalist for The Epoch Times who covers China-related news. He also holds an M.A. in English language and literature from Tianjin Foreign Studies University, China.
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