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Florida lawmakers have agreed to pony up $25 million for law enforcement agencies to replace aerial drones. On its face, the idea doesn’t sound so bad — helping the people

Over the years Australia has been quick to point the finger at China – most recently in relation to DJI drones. Instead, we should look closely at our own tech security policies.

FAYETTEVILLE -- A recently enacted state law banning the use of Chinese- or Russian-made drones will mean increasing costs for the Washington County Sheriffs Office, which uses two Chinese-made unmanned aircraft.

Not to mention wasting more than $200 million.

Florida lawmakers are assigning $25 million to help police replace their aerial drone fleets after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration forced local governments this year to stop using drones made in China.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State lawmakers are assigning $25 million to help police replace their aerial drone fleets after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration forced local governments this year to stop using

The plan was blasted by a key GOP lawmaker, who doubts they pose a security risk.

FSUs drone team used DJI drones — now forbidden — to help during the Surfside condo collapse in 2021 and Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida in 2022.

The legislation’s touted goal is protecting national security. But Floridas Chinese community says its language will lead to discrimination.

From the editorial: If DeSantis truly wants to impress potential voters, he could try doing more to help Florida residents deal with the very real impact of the property insurance mess ruining lives across the state.