The Effort to Ban DJI Drones - The Truth Has Never Been More Obvious!

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@brian_serowinski7532 2 ай бұрын

Jumping to conclusions, NO. Connecting the dots, YES. Politicians and lobbyists don't even try to hide it anymore.

@OranJuno 2 ай бұрын

Calling it the "Drones for First Responders Act" is trying to hide it. They're just embarrassingly bad at it, because they know it doesn't matter. Everyone knows the emperor has no clothes.

@srjwari 2 ай бұрын

They don't need too , the system is so riddled in corruption that they can stand in the open tell us a point blank lie then through laws force the public to go through with the lie or face action. Cvd19 has demonstrated how easy it is for them to fund the very reason for it then restrict our movement and speech about that very thing. So drones are just another thing

@OranJuno 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_Democracy China is definitely spying on Americans, there's no question about that. The problem we're outlining here is the hypocritical politicians in Washington are using it as an excuse for their unrelated agendas. If they cared about China spying, then they would have done something about that spy balloon. They would ban Chinese manufactured phones on Capitol Hill. But they don't care. Instead, they're trying to pass a ridiculous tariff on ALL drones manufactured in China. Those little FPV tinywhoop drones aren't capable of sending any information back to China. No DJI app, nothing. Just a little flight controller (that doesn't connect to the internet), a frame, some motors and propellers. Again, Washington politicians are corrupt

@QwietStorm 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_DemocracyWell if Meta says so then it's definitely accurate

@pippo-1073 2 ай бұрын

@mr.e3065 Meta? The company losing users to tiktok?

@victorc777 2 ай бұрын

I will build a mapping drone that costs me $20K before buying Skydio products. Anti-competitive practices should not be supported in any way.

@ForjdAmerica 2 ай бұрын

Same here

@icedavis6680 2 ай бұрын

While I dont disagree it is a little bit the pot calling the kettle black. China dumped Billions into DJI so they could control the market and keep prices so low. About as anti-competitive as it gets.

@rokavettiyago334 2 ай бұрын

Facts. @@ForjdAmerica

@rokavettiyago334 2 ай бұрын

Yes sir

@CaseyDarwin 2 ай бұрын

Oh the irony, lol. You say that as if DJI is operating out of Germany.

@1docg 2 ай бұрын

Skydio should be ASHAMED of themselves and shunned if not banned from purchase by OUR government agencies. We can get FAR more value for our money by allowing competitive bidding for equipment like this. You are correct in every aspect of this commentary. Great reporting.

@mikelbrenn111 2 ай бұрын

The US and Europe can't compete with DJI because in China, the labor there is so cheap that they can push down the price. Is there a security issue here? Yes. Would you believe that the Chinese government doesn't utilize the DJI company to gain intelligence? If so, why does China ban western tech like phones and computer for their government and military.

@parkourphotography6250 2 ай бұрын

Fr if it happen I hope sell go down and it’s sad how about reach out and see if you can work with them but nope he a crybaby

@sunshynff Ай бұрын

Why should Skydio be ashamed of themselves?? You don't think deals like that go down on a daily basis, across all industries and companies in the U.S.? I'm not saying they should get a company of the month award either, just saying they're playing within the hyper-capatalistic framework we created in this country, as the kids say, don't hate the player, hate the game...lol

@joshuashackelford6696 2 ай бұрын

They also don’t like that DJI gave us the mini so we don’t have to register.

@jasonwarsalla8692 2 ай бұрын

Yup

@akaLuptonPittman Ай бұрын

They’ll just bump down the weight

@sunshynff Ай бұрын

Man, are you guys gonna be mad if they ever start enforcing the new rules. As they're written, you can only fly your sub250 drones, legally, at a FRIA or indoors if you choose not to register them.

@patricklangston2873 Ай бұрын

I love my Mavic mini

@sunshynff Ай бұрын

@@patricklangston2873 .. better get it registered.

@Rudyard_Stripling 2 ай бұрын

Corruption has been in our country and the world for a long time.

@superipodmanvik 2 ай бұрын

Guatemala 🇬🇹 1954, The Banana Republic company with the help of the CIA cause a Civil War lasted for 36 years!....

@lucaschudleigh7193 2 ай бұрын

All governments are founded on corruption.

@TheSakufighter 2 ай бұрын

People controlling people!? No! That would never happen, especially in America where the government never INFRINGED on anything ever. They’ve honored every treaty, ask the natives 😃

@odinata 2 ай бұрын

Its reached a fevered pitch with MAGA

@superipodmanvik 2 ай бұрын

(1954 Guatemala 🇬🇹 )

@superipodmanvik 2 ай бұрын

That's why I'm getting tired of the US government banning companies. Us the consumers loses they don't want to compete with prices better technology and etc...

@OranJuno 2 ай бұрын

It just accelerates the downfall of American technological superiority.

@superipodmanvik 2 ай бұрын

@OranJuno That's a fact!!!! Just like what happened to Japan in the 16 hundreds to the 18 hundreds, closing itself from the outside of the world

@danderby8261 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_DemocracyWell said. China is an adversary and a hostile player on the world stage ! Should we allow video drones which likely ‘phone home’ near any US critical infrastructure? Do you think China has used DJI drone footage to catalog sub-stations, airports, communication centered, refineries, and manufacturing facilities ? When it comes to national security I side with caution and not convenience.

@willia3r 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_Democracy are you saying the 🇺🇸USA should become a one-party communist dictatorship just like 🇨🇳China?

@sarahjenkins7064 2 ай бұрын

@@danderby8261you’ve been fed mainstream media propaganda just like the non existent iraqi WMD’s and the fake Trump-Russian collusion hoax.

@LarryLMelton 2 ай бұрын

While I have my own concerns about China, my DJI drone is incredible. What I have more concerns about is the corruption in our government. Larry from Texas

@yangtianyi9563 2 ай бұрын

I can tell you one thing, your other concerns about China just came from the same type of lies your government told you about your DJI drone.

@peedeeaerialproductions 2 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯

@sunshynff Ай бұрын

What other concerns do you have with China? They will cease to exist in a decade. And I feel ya on the corruption, guilty on all 34 counts, it's about time the orange man started facing consequences for his actions, but his cult of legislators sure didn't change their ways because of it.

@Hail_caesar11 Ай бұрын

They dont seem to care about the ccp buying hundreds of thousands of acres farm land surrounding our military bases but civilians having a Chinese product is out of the question

@sunshynff Ай бұрын

@@Hail_caesar11 .... This...this is why social media, 24hr cable news and even network news is wrecking this country, which did you hear that from? If they're not lying they're taking it out of context, you have to look deeper...... First off, China owns a little over 400k acres of U.S. agricultural land, none that I know of are near a military base, but if they were, so what? China owns the land, they're not putting people on there, not to mention, what are they going to see that a spy satellite can't see much better, which both countries have and use. Now for the context part... Have you have heard of King Ranch? It's a privately owned ranch in TX, 825k acres, and it's not even the biggest in the country. All foreign owned agricultural land, combined, accounts for appx 3% of all U.S. agricultural land, and of that 3%, China owns just shy of 1%, and they didn't even want half of it, they acquired a pork manufacturing plant about a year ago in some merger, and it came with 200k acres, and they've been trying to sell it. The bulk of the other 2% is owned by Canada, U.K., Netherlands and France. Keep your eye on the ball, stories like that are purposely spread to keep us on edge and spread fear. I'm not saying trust the govt. at face value, always question authority, but also question everything, even if it's a story that fits your world view.

@markkramer2908 2 ай бұрын

Prayers continue for your wife, family, and yourself Russ. God bless you all.

@anthonysoares440 2 ай бұрын

Prayers for your wife in her battle with cancer. Went thru chemo a couple years ago as well as surgery, it is a scary time for sure.

@CoryFugger Ай бұрын

Everyday is a blessing glad you’re still here

@PilotInstitute 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing more light to this issue. We need to continue pushing against Stefanik, AUVSI and others who think this won’t be catastrophic for the industry and the hobby. Glad also to hear you and your wife are staying strong through this difficult time.

@51Drones 2 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! 🙏🏻

@arthurcolver5331 2 ай бұрын

My wife is a breast cancer survivor, she is coming up on 25 years now. I am retired military and our journey through cancer was harder than anything I ever did in the military, including three deployments to war zones. As difficult as it is, there is still hope, stay positive. Look for ways to find and share joy with your family, even amidst the hardship of cancer treatment. We would go out on a lunch date before cancer treatments, so that we looked forward to the day rather than dreading it, and the positive largely countered the negative. We realized that most of life’s problems and challenges are really small potatoes- what is most important are the people around you, sharing joy with them, and making sure they know how much you love them.

@willia3r 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_Democracytotally disagree with you.

@openranks4519 2 ай бұрын

No ones cares bro🙄

@Giannboy1 2 ай бұрын

As soon as I heard "Stefanik", I knew you were telling the truth!

@horizonskyfpvrc6152 Ай бұрын

I hope she get voted out of office when her term is up again.

@MarkAlderson 2 ай бұрын

I also believe that you are right on the mark! If there was really a security threat that they know about, wouldn't you think that they would expose it, to back up their position. Continued prayers for your family.🙏🙏

@OverStokedOutdoors 2 ай бұрын

I LOVE that you published this! I 💯% agree. This is exactly what is going on with this crap. Glad to hear that your wife is getting thru this. 🖤

@troytmg 2 ай бұрын

Just want to thank you Russ for all you do. As a drone pilot for only 8 months now, I subbscribe to many chanels to try to learn as much as I can. There are only a few chanels out there that trully care about education and others are just making content. But one thing is for sure, we all need to hang together like a family and look out for each other. I know you and your family will come out better and stronger thru the next endeavors. Keep up what you got going

@jimnorth9902 2 ай бұрын

Russ - Just started binge-watching your videos, starting with "FAA Announces Drone Remote ID Proposal" from 4 years ago -- you know, back when we all were thinking the FAA (not Brendan Groves and Joe Bartlett) was gunning for our hobby. A lot as changed in 4 years! Anyway, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate all you do to educate and inform all of us drone jockeys. Oh, and great looking family photo!

@gracedbygod2854 2 ай бұрын

You are 100% correct! I submitted my letter yesterday to Drone Advocacy Alliance. Concerning your family, you all are strong and the love that you have for each other will carry you through this storm with resilience and strength. We are here for you and your family! God bless you all! 🙏

@willia3r 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_Democracyactually that is very wise and intelligent.

@sunshynff 2 ай бұрын

Hey Russ, first and foremost before I get to DJI, I'm soooooo happy to hear your wife is doing well, I know she's not out of the woods yet, but knowing she has that kind of fight in her, along with you and the kids awesome support, it warms my heart and makes me confident that she's gonna make cancer sorry it ever messed with her!! Stay strong my friend!! So I left most of this comment on your last video on this subject, but I've been having issues with my comments not posting or disappearing, so on longer ones I copy and save them just in case, so I'm going to paste most of it, withe a few changes to address this video......... Retired firefighter here, started our drone program at Fire Dept a little while before I retired (few years early due to ptsd), I started a small business doing drone work, and all my photo drones are DJI, I have a Mavic 1 Pro, Mavic 2EA Thermal, F550 and S-1000, and since retiring I've become obsessed with foreign affairs and geopolitics, so...................... No, you are not wrong or off base, I did not know about this Bartlett guy, but I had heard about Stefanik's bill H.R. 2864. So here is the deal, while there's no doubt Skydio is all over this like a found Snickers bar at fat camp, but that is not the full story. China is in big trouble, not going to go into too much but the writing is on the wall, the working class that made them so successful the last 3 decades are almost all retired, they're population and birth rates have plummeted more than any other country in recorded history, several economic crashes are inevitable and a president that has no clue any of this is happening. They're domestic consumerism won't be anywhere near enough to keep up the GDP they've been used to and everything they make as goods depends on imported products to make, and they have no capitol to speak of, everything is borrowed basically. This means exports are the ONLY thing they have to try and save them, and to do that they need to flood the global trade market and make as much money as possible, problem is, that spikes inflation for other countries that are part of global trade, so the U.S., U.K, and a few other western countries don't want that. In fact just last week the U.S. and the U.K put MAJOR tariffs on a bunch of Chinese goods and products, and it's going to get worse, global economics experts were saying China was going to completely collapse by 2030, many of them are now saying possibly in the next 3-5yrs. So I don't know if Skydio is just being ruthless to be ruthless, or if they see the writing on the wall and are just jumping on an injured enemy and taking advantage of the situation while they can. The most important thing for drone production, at least as far as global commerce, are semiconductors, aka the chips for the hardware. There's 3 categories of chips...10nm to 90nm, that would be your smart appliances, alexa, basic cell phones, smart TVs, flight controllers and gps for drones. 90nm < are your dumb "smart chips", kids toys, basic household appliances, commercial heavy equipment, etc. 10nm > are your high end chips....Iphones, tablets, guidance systems for military weapons, high end medical equipment, etc.. China is only capable of producing the 10nm - 90nm chips on any kind of large scale, and it is large, they supply about 70% of the worlds middle grade chips, but they depend on over 4000 non Chinese companies to supply them with enough raw materials to do that. To answer your question, yes we can do that at home, and it's in the process of happening. With the writing on the wall for China, and the fact that the U.S. and U.K are pulling away from globalization and being the worlds police, if we're gonna want middle and high end chips, we'll have to do it here at home. Taiwan is the only country in the world that can provide the most important part of the high end chips, and they're building a factory in Arizona I believe, as far as the middle grade chips, there's infrastructure and factories being built as we speak all over in the Southwest, to be able to meet our chip needs sooner than later. So the moral of the story is, whether it be Skydio and govt bans, or DJI collapsing as China collapses, unless an investor from another country buys the whole operation, I think we need to just plan on a future without DJI, or at least any new DJI, and just work with what we already have...lol. Take care, happy flying!!

@shougland 2 ай бұрын

Praying for your wife and family. She's at absolutely the best place for treatment. My wife is a patient at the Mayo Jacksonville, and they're incredible. Thanks for all you do! I've learned so much from your videos.

@keen1957 Ай бұрын

Russ, as always a great vid. My wife was just diagnosed last week with breast cancer. Were both 67 and have been married for 48 yrs. Thanks for sharing your family news. We go see the Dr for the first meeting this week. So lets hope and pray for each others family. Thanks for sharing.

@1EyeInTheSky 2 ай бұрын

If you cant beat'em then ban'em. I sent my letter yesterday.

@95lovi 2 ай бұрын

Well the newest news is the banning of BYD Evs, because they willroll up the market, every where. This pertains to so many products. If a country wants to survive it must be creative and find support in the public. Sine the US is a free country and sort of free market those will always buy cheap first and then whats better and if the US made,developed products dont compete they fall out of the competition thats the nature of the free market.

@willia3r 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_DemocracyWhy are you doing the dirty work of the monopolists?

@mattweber6505 2 ай бұрын

We should all swear to never buy a Skydio if they successfully boot DJI. I can’t afford to have a $4,000 paper weight nor afford to replace my M3E. I had a loaner Skydio from a company that used it for home inspections. Fully automated scared the hell out of me watching it blast around. The body got so hot after flying you almost couldn’t touch it. I’ll never buy a Skydio!!! Even if I did like their products, I would never support the company after their unethical corporate warfare business practices have been revealed. They are already affecting DJI sales because of this threat. I recently bought an Autel Evo 2 dual. I wanted the M3T but didn’t want to end up with $10,000 of paperweights and the end of my drone business. You are 💯 correct connecting the dots on this.

@keithbeckwith9253 2 ай бұрын

Prayers with you. We navigated breast cancer ourselves and I respect your attitude. Stay strong and thanks for the update.

@TheRailfanDan 2 ай бұрын

I haven't even finished the video yet but you are awesome at finding all this info and connecting dots, Russ. Thank you thank you for these informative updates for us all!

@xjet 2 ай бұрын

If government agencies are prepared to lie so blatantly on matters such as this then you can only imagine the level of deception and lying that is going on elsewhere. The trust of the people has been lost and those agencies involved will have to work very hard to repair their damaged reputation. Remember, if you tell the truth and that truth is "inconvenient" to the powers-that-be, you will be imprisoned or exiled (Ed Snowden, Julian Assange, etc).

@kimlichteig60 2 ай бұрын

it's a matter of national security. they lie because they have to now.

@brianarnett7479 2 ай бұрын

They have no intention of repairing anything

@sunshynff Ай бұрын

😂😂😂☹️

@davegriffin5343 2 ай бұрын

Many Prayers and well wishes for you and you family Russ! Stay Strong!

@tonywahab3523 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the info and your opinions. Continuing to keep your wife and family in prayer! Wow to your superwoman!!!!! Blessings to you all! Stay strong, LOVE and SUPPORT each other always!

@FringeMinority 2 ай бұрын

Love and prayers for your wife’s speedy recovery and healing! All the best, to you and your family. 😊

@MalikDixon 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for what you are doing. Information about this need to spread within the drone community to stop the Ban on DJI drones. Continue to spread the word and education of our legislators.

@bizerba911 2 ай бұрын

Praying for your wife and your family. May she have a speedy recovery.

@sidneyevans9863 2 ай бұрын

What a gtreat video! I stumbled upon your channel by accident. That being said, WOW I really enjoyed the insight you gave in regard to the DJI drone ban. Also, I appreciate your thoughtfullness to include your watchers into a glimpse of your family's fight. I pray that God lays a healing hand on you and yours and brings you through whatever challenges you may endure. I am humbled by your love for your family and your viewers. In my future Amazon purchases, I will be honored to use your code in my effort to assist you. Love and prayers to all! Drone on!

@51Drones 2 ай бұрын

🙏🏻

@PaulSmoot-lb9gg 2 ай бұрын

First off, prayers for your wife and family for comfort and healing. I think you have hit the nail on the head on the subject of the attempt to ban dji. Thank you for all the information that you bring to us.

@bluekayakdiver 2 ай бұрын

Prayers for you and your wife for a full recovery.❤

@wadefortune7874 2 ай бұрын

No brother you are dead on. Sound the alarm as loud as you can please

@willpowerfpv3246 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this update! Im primarily an FPV guy, but i always enjoy your content. My girlfriend is currently doing radiation to complete her breast cancer treatment, and will ring the bell on Friday! Just hang in there. I hope everything goes as smoothly for you and your family, as it did for us. F#ck Cancer.💪🏻 😤

@JEsterline5384 Ай бұрын

Russ, your videos are the best... love how you always keep it real. Prayers to your family during these challenging times. Her fortitude and attitude will carry here through this.... she's got this.

@kevin-haggerty 2 ай бұрын

It’s all about the money they see coming in from DJI. The amount of products (3/4) of the market shows they are doing it right. Writing in new bills to stop a company that has every right to make and sell products that actually work and work better then the competition is just ridiculous.

@sarahjenkins7064 2 ай бұрын

Huawei was about to overtake apple……banned. TikTok competitive to KZfaq…..banned. Chinese economy about to overtake the US……decouple.

@jkhweb 2 ай бұрын

You're so spot on with all of this. It all make me ill. Fear Uncertainty and Doubt, but using it to drive greed. Also - what is "our network"?

@PiDsPagePrototypes 2 ай бұрын

The hardware that delivers the internet to your home, work, or phone. The infrastructure.

@willia3r 2 ай бұрын

Wifi, 4G, 5G, IoT.

@BlueCumulus 2 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you and your family! Keeping our fingers crossed. Thanks for everything you do and have done!

@glatznatureproductions 2 ай бұрын

Looks like some pretty solid investigative journalism to me . . . Nice work. Russ, very moving update on your wife and her battle. Actually your whole family’s battle. Prayers and good vibes going out to you all. Hang in there!

@adnan_velic 2 ай бұрын

I will completely quit using drones before I buy a skydio drone. God bless your wife my man. She sounds like a warrior and she will squash this cancer 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@mitercut 2 ай бұрын

So very tired of our corrupt government.

@Thunderbyrd. 2 ай бұрын

People need to stop voting for the corrupt democrat politicians. They really do not care about the people. It was very obvious when Biden was elected. His goal was to undo everything Trump did. Trump knew how to run the economy. Even in a pandemic like paying people who were forced out of work and they did it with tax payer money, and I can't think of a better thing to do with our tax dollars that to give it to Americans that were hurting and lost their jobs because of the pandemic. Biden accomplished undoing most of what Trump did. Like taking on the regulations on top of businesses again, raised business costs. In the end Biden's anti-Trump campaign caused the inflation rate and the interest rates to balloon to a 43 year high. Yep, directly due to Biden's policies. Groceries, gas, clothing, etc shot up to record prices. I wish people would read up on Trump's policies during the pandemic and what he did for the economy and compare it to what Biden has done. Biden didn't care his anti Trump policies would hurt so many Americans. It was devastating to a lot of working class people like me who still haven't fully recovered. I used to vote democrat but after I saw the two presidents compared to each other and from what I've seen, I will never vote democrat ever again. I didn't care for Trumps personality in the beginning but he sure knows how to run a country and putting the people first.

@odinata 2 ай бұрын

MAGA is easily the most corrupt thing to ever happen to America

@willia3r 2 ай бұрын

@@Freedom_and_Democracy it is very corrupt.

@lmb2761 2 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙌🏼Prayers up & continue for your family. I am sorry you are having to face these challenges. Always appreciate your informative videos !! Keep the faith, through it all.

@NachoFPV 2 ай бұрын

I've been watching your channel for years now Russ. You're a good man and such a great ambassador for our beloved hobby. My continued prayers for your family.

@rangerrick8220 2 ай бұрын

Politicians stacking the deck so they can make more money for themselves and their friends? Naaahhhhhhh.... that would be corrupt! 🙄

@isaacdavilaphotography8705 2 ай бұрын

100% agree, im so sick of this and saw the writing on the wall long ago.. Im done with drones..

@EdibleThoughtz 2 ай бұрын

They want us to be done with drones. They need to make room in the sky for the 55lbs + drones flying autonomous coming soon. Take out the hobbyist and they are winning.

@OranJuno 2 ай бұрын

I don't blame you, but the hidden reason is that the de3pstate doesn't want drones in the hands of the average American

@willia3r 2 ай бұрын

@@EdibleThoughtzthats why the average United States citizen should unite with other like-minded citizens and not allow the oligarchy to win.

@starshipwonaprize-dronevideos 2 ай бұрын

I hope all continues well for you and your family, thank you for the update. Take care from all of us here in the UK.

@dustinbjohnson 2 ай бұрын

I have loved getting into the drone community. Thank you for your videos. I lost my mom to breast cancer last night. So I know what you are going through. Prayers for you and your wife man. 🎀🎗️

@DenisJosifoski 2 ай бұрын

Same happened with Huawei and yet after all these years Huawei makes incredible phones even after all possible bans. It's pitty that Americans can't use Huawei, same might happen with DJI.

@superipodmanvik 2 ай бұрын

I'm a Big Samsung Galaxy phone user! S22 ultra, to be exact and I still want a Huawei phone

@XianFish27 Ай бұрын

Exactly! Not saying that I'm a big Huawei fan, but I'd love competitions in the market, and that's how large tech companies will progress and learn. Look at Apple, dominated the US market, and now they're just laying their back with barely any innovation in their product. (especially charging speed, been stuck with 20W for years, while those Chinese brands quadrupled the speed)

@Opinionated219 2 ай бұрын

This was known the moment Skydio left the prosumer market in favor of government contracts. I have been writing my congressman which is like talking to a brick wall…pointless. Typical example of government picking the winners and losers in the business world. We used to have a competitive and innovative free market. All we have now is a regulated slow death of progress…regressivism… nearly every aspect of our republic is degrading into political interest $$$$$$.

@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter 2 ай бұрын

Russ, thank you for your thoughts and research. Yes, we all need to educate our legislators and the public. Thank you for the updates on your wife and family's battle with cancer. My continued prayers for her upcoming surgery and your travels. I pray the surgery is successful and her complete recovery.

@BasicFilmmaker 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Heart goes out to you and your family. Huge pile of positive thoughts coming your way. 👍

@mdkjones07 2 ай бұрын

I emailed our UT Senator Romney and Congressman Curtis regarding this bill. Curtis emailed back with an understanding of my concerns; Romney sent a generic reply that said absolutely NOTHING about my concerns, which is par for the course for this bozo. He'll probably be making scratch off of this bill.

@user-yq2bq6ru1t 2 ай бұрын

I think what he's saying is true because why would this country have 51 Chinatown and no issues out of those towns on spying or leaking information. But when it comes to a drone. You want people to what you say without any kind of facts. I also agree that we should build better quality drones here DJI drones if we want to crush the competition instead of throwing money around to these companies that cannot compete with a company like DJI

@techdoc99 2 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry your family has been hit with this blow, but very happy to hear that your wife completed chemo with such strength and positivity. I pray that the surgery goes equally well and that you all can return to normal life soon. Thank you for researching these DJI ban attempts and keeping us informed. Prayers for you all!

@theguitargeek1 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the Info. We are going thru the exact same think here as well my wife got to surgery on the 31st. Positive vibes are definitely being sent your way

@kevinlandis5370 2 ай бұрын

You're right on to what's behind these ban attempts. As always, follow the money. I don't care what happens I'll never buy a skydio drone. It's about freeing up airspace for huge corporations to do drone delivery too. Prayers for your family.

@n2rj 2 ай бұрын

Skydio doesn’t even sell to consumers anymore!

@kevinlandis5370 2 ай бұрын

@@n2rj they tried and failed. I'm sure they'd love to jump back into consumer once they get rid of the competitor they couldn't beat in the market. It seems a lot of these government to corporate people involved in these bans have ties to skydio. Also skydio does have drones that are public safety level drones, and that's been the biggest push so far.

@OranJuno 2 ай бұрын

It's about big money always trying to steal from little money, and about govt not wanting average Americans with drones

@joshuawelch2904 2 ай бұрын

@@n2rj Facts the only American Company that markets to consumers is ANZU and they are just rebranded DJI made in malyasia for a US registered company.

@Nanoblaster77 2 ай бұрын

I think I speak for everyone here. Thank you for your time and your work in our hobby and careers!! THANK YOU!!!

@user-lt1ty5do7f 2 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely right and on target my friend. Always, follow the money. God bless your wife and family and provide strength thru this difficult time.

@JerryOakes-oaktree207 2 ай бұрын

Russ - I’m new to the hobby and watching your videos have been so helpful. I purchased my first drone a few months ago - a DJI mini 3 and having a blast. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

@SteveD518 2 ай бұрын

All the best to your wife's recovery.

@djtoman6875 2 ай бұрын

Not even Taiwan, which is under direct threat from China on a daily basis, has moved to limit or ban DJI drones.

@sunshynff Ай бұрын

Might want to check your sources , Taiwan has strict bans or regulations on 12,256 different consumer goods if they're manufactured on mainland China, and drones of any kind are most assuredly on the list, specifically DJI.

@djtoman6875 Ай бұрын

@@sunshynff I just went to the official DJI store and chose "Taiwan, China" as my location, and all of DJI's models are available. I even got a big banner announcing a price drop of NT$9100 (around 300 USD) on the Air 3. So yeah, I was right. Might want to check your own sources before questioning other people's.

@FAASTFREP 2 ай бұрын

Russ , you and your family have my full support! Thank you for everything you do for our community! Blessings and prayers 🙏🏻! Bill Lopez, FREP, FAA Safety Team Representative FSDO-63 S.J P.R

@charleshatmaker4425 2 ай бұрын

We love you, Ross and your family. God bless you and all of our prayers will be with you. God bless you and thank you for all you do for the drone community.

@Dustywitch 2 ай бұрын

The funny thing is is that all the hardware is run by software. All that software can be updated and is typically done remotely. Instead of worrying about what the software can do, provide a software update that removes those data collecting points. It's not that hard.

@randomghost4385 2 ай бұрын

I’m part of the 2nd amendment community and I joined the Drone community 3yrs ago. I think these two communities have a common enemy because they deal with the same nonsense

@boyblue5320 2 ай бұрын

please...we dont need you at all...no thx

@AquaTech225 2 ай бұрын

@@boyblue5320than your just as much part of the problem both areas face

@madhatter8088 2 ай бұрын

I'm also in the 2nd amendment community and I agree.

@Photowayfarer7 2 ай бұрын

I have prayed that your family be surrounded with strength and encouragement. I love each of you. I'm your good friend you didn't realize you had. 😊 Heading over to make another affiliate purchase now. I always love your recommendations. Let's see what I can get my hands on now.

@Steve-Kratz 2 ай бұрын

And prayers for your family - My mother went through BC a few years ago. It's rough, but she's still kicking. Hope your wife fully beats it.

@jimellison3358 2 ай бұрын

Sadly, corruption and favoritism has gone so far out of control. It is amazing that the voter to put up with it this is just an example..

@TheTransformationBodySwap01 2 ай бұрын

The government is just making up lies about DJI. DJI is a great help that government doesn’t understand. And I hope your wife gets better.

@teesimpson3872 2 ай бұрын

Prayers of strength to your wife and family. My mother is a breast cancer survivor, so I know what you’re going through from an emotional standpoint. Stay positive, and use your wife’s resolve, like you said. Keeping up the phenomenal work!

@larbueno 2 ай бұрын

You are a formidable presence advocating for us drone users. More importantly, God Bless your wife, you, your family. May her healing be swift and complete.

@djscottyb_texas Ай бұрын

Prayers for your wife and your family. And thank you for being a voice to help us navigate the complexity of this topic.

@MediaMike-fz7st 2 ай бұрын

Russ my wife and I are so happy to hear that your wife is doing good. We continue to pray for her. May your family's strength increase. 🙏🙏🙏

@mrdjharrigan 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the educational update, I will reach out to the Drone Advocacy Alliance! Thank you And praying for you and your wife and your family brother, you guys hang in there.

@joshashdown4431 2 ай бұрын

The most important part first. I am sending you and your family my prayers and wanted to say your wife is very strong and an inspiration. Stay strong! She will beat this! I am well versed in all of this and you are spot on with the connection(s). This is why more people need to connect to the Drone Advocacy Alliance and reach out to their Congressional representatives. I think watching what investments some members of Congress have is also worth paying attention to since this would force funding to some specific companies.

@Tropicusa 2 ай бұрын

Russ, Prayers going out for your Wife you and your Family! Were here if you need anything Russ! Don't be afraid to ask! May God Bless!

@rudy1380 2 ай бұрын

"Convenient Coincidences!" I agree with you. My utmost respect to your family. Your wife seems brave and ready to hit the issue with treatment without delay. In the medical field, I see a lot of reluctance. She seems ready-to-rock to get this over with and get back-to-normal with the beautiful family you two have created.

@PrrrSnickiddy 2 ай бұрын

You are the best! Please keep up the good work you do on this channel. Such good news about your wife. Very happy for you and her! I was fretting about the potential ban on DJI. Thanks for your thoughts. I don’t feel rushed to buy an Avata2 before I won’t be able to. Thanks again.

@michaelapodaca5296 2 ай бұрын

Prayers and best wishes to you and your family!

@kb7pts 2 ай бұрын

Missed the memo man. Prayers for your wife and family. Thanks for all you do.

@VicMossPhotography Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!! And prayers lifted for your wife and you, along with the rest of your family.

@stefanpetersen9249 2 ай бұрын

You are a reat hero willing to talk about your family trauma in public about the stress you and the family are going through , I was there for about two months ago , but it was a false alarm and I'm so happy for that my wife is ok . I wish you ,children ,and your wife all luck in the would and it's sounds that your wife is a real fighter. and she will make it... Take care of your love of your life , and may greeting and well wishes from Thailand ... ❤🙏🏻

@NHILLproductions 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your very informative video. Keep up the great work. I didn’t k one about your wife’s struggles, which you also share with her. I will pray for you and your family to get through this enormous struggle. You have my respect and admiration. Your wife and kids are blessed to have a husband&father like you.

@JEEP-N-DIRT 2 ай бұрын

Honest and humble KZfaqr. Excellent content, and prayers to you and your family. You're right, it'll all work out (mainly talking about your family) God Bless you brother.

@parrotheadstx 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all that you do for the "flying camera" community. You're simply the best! Additionally, and most importantly, thank you for the update regarding your bride. We, as a family, are praying for your wife, for you Russ - and of course your children. Stay the course. We are cheering you all on. 🤙🙏

@bobfiore8 2 ай бұрын

Ross my thoughts, prayers and positive energy is with you and your family. So happy to hear on the recovery progress. God Bless

@MalikDixon 2 ай бұрын

Prayers continue for your wife, family, and yourself Russ. God bless you all. x10

@cloud2groundaerialphotogra129 2 ай бұрын

Prayers for your wife and you going through this tough time!

@tikoy1955 2 ай бұрын

Good informational video. I'm in West Texas but went to college in Rochester and my ex-wife worked at Rochester Methodist. Sending prayers.

@Minotauros5 2 ай бұрын

Continued prayers, Russ. And I just wanted to say how much I admire you for making your journey with your wife public. I have always believed the notion that people can only pray for what they know. If people are aware, they then can offer up prayers for healing. 🙏

@PrimalDrones 2 ай бұрын

God bless you and your family Russ! My prayers are with each of you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@nbrettoner 2 ай бұрын

Dear Rus, Thankyou for sharing with us of the fortitude, determination, downright guts and love throughout this ordeal your wonderful wife is going through. In sharing so from the heart, this will be encouraging and helping so many here. Am praying for Godly Wisdom for the medical team, His Peace and inexplicable Joy, enveloping arms of Love for each of you through all of this. Rus you and your family are truly Blessed with your amazing wife and mum. 💞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 God Bless

@romangofman6809 2 ай бұрын

Prayers with you always brother🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@michaelblack8265 2 ай бұрын

Prayers for your wife and family for a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

@garygoodwn535 Ай бұрын

Blessings brother, to you, family and especially your wife. Please keep us informed. We need that good news of her recovery.

@VincentMartinFree 2 ай бұрын

Very good information as always Russ 👌 and I didn't know about your family but I pray 🙏 for you and your wife with consistency until she is fully blessed in health and Recovery

@kdkcphotos 2 ай бұрын

Great video Russ. Praying for you and your family. Thank you for doing what you do. God Bless.

@marioramon2010 2 ай бұрын

Fuerte abrazo, yo se lo que estas pasando mi mama ya paso por eso y salio avante muchas gracias por lo que has hecho por la red sobre Drones! Fuerte abrazo , fuerte abrazo, mis plegarias por tu familia! saludos desde mexico