Independent cyber audit finds zero malware or backdoors in DJI drones — U.S. firm's hardware analysis challenges FCC ban amid ongoing $1.56 billion legal battle
An independent audit by OnDefend found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones after extensive testing. This assessment challenges the FCC's ban on foreign-made drones, which DJI claims could cost it $1.56 billion. The audit identified some low-risk issues, which DJI is addressing through firmware updates.
- ▪OnDefend conducted a five-month security assessment of DJI's Air 3S and Matrice 4E drones.
- ▪The audit revealed zero critical, high, or medium-risk issues and no evidence of data transmission outside the U.S.
- ▪DJI is currently involved in a legal battle against the FCC regarding the ban on foreign-made drones.
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Tech Industry Independent cyber audit finds zero malware or backdoors in DJI drones — U.S. firm's hardware analysis challenges FCC ban amid ongoing $1.56 billion legal battle News By Luke James published 29 May 2026 The same firm that inspects TikTok's U.S. platform found zero critical, high, or medium-risk issues across five months of testing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter DJI has published the results of an independent security assessment by U.S.
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