The U.S. domestic drone industry has found itself at a disadvantage when it comes to producing these useful remote-controlled flying machines in America.
Chinese drone maker DJI remains the king of the industry, controlling more than 70% of the global drone market.
DJI drones are currently used by state university researchers, police departments, firefighters and other groups across the U.S. that could be affected by potential bans on Chinese-produced drones.
"It is going to be key that the U.S.-produced drones, or drones produced by trusted allies, become more affordable."
Watch the video above to find out if the U.S. drone industry can compete with Chinese drone producers.
Persons:
Adam Bry, Adam Welsh, Mark Montgomery
Organizations:
CNBC, Israel, Center, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Locations:
America, China, U.S, DJI, Russia, Ukraine