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US First Responders Welcome Chinese-Made Drones, Despite Warnings

Michelle Quinn

   FREMONT, CALIFORNIA - In the future, every firetruck will carry a
   drone, much like they carry a water hose today, says Jeff Kleven,
   acting division chief of operations with the Fremont (California) Fire
   Department.

   The department, which has 14 drones, uses the technology to save lives
   and make firefighters' jobs safer. Recently, with the help of a drone
   equipped with an infrared camera able to detect body heat, the Fremont
   police rescued a deaf child at night.

   The fire department has worked with Chinese drone maker DJI to use its
   drones and software for rescues and training.

   'Strong concerns' about data

   The [1]U.S. Department of Homeland Security has expressed concerns that
   Chinese-made drones could be leaking sensitive data to China. While DJI
   wasn't named, it is the world's largest commercial drone maker.In 2017,
   the U.S. Army barred use of DJI's drones.

References

   1. https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/20/politics/dhs-chinese-drone-warning/index.html

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