It's been nearly a year since DJI sued the Department of Defense over its designation as a "Chinese military company." On Friday, a judge ruled against the drone maker. US District Judge Paul Friedman said the DoD presented enough evidence that DJI contributes to the Chinese military. "Indeed, DJI acknowledges that its technology can and is used in military conflict but asserts that its policies prohibit such use," Friedman wrote in his opinion . "Whether or not DJI's policies prohibit military use is irrelevant. That does not change the fact that DJI's technology has both substantial theoretical and actual military application." DJI challenged the designation in October 2024. It told the court it is "neither owned nor controlled by the Chinese military." The company claimed in its filing that it suffered "ongoing financial and reputational harm" as a result of the inclusion. The designation can prevent companies from a...
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