RCMP limits use of Chinese-made drones due to security risks

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The RCMP is restricting the use of its 973 Chinese-made drones due to high security risks. These drones constitute 80% of the RCMP's fleet and will now only be used for non-sensitive operations. The force cited concerns over data transmission and origin. Replacing the Chinese drones would cost over $30 million, with non-Chinese alternatives being nearly twice as expensive. The RCMP began restricting their use in 2023.


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