Modi seeks to foster Indian rivals to DJI with drone import ban

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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Indian authorities have used drones to spray disinfectant and deliver vaccines. © AP

KARAN MEHRISHI, Contributing writer

MUMBAI -- Chinese companies like DJI Technology have led the way in developing versatile, low-cost drones that have become must-have items around the world in industries ranging from agriculture to media.

However, the U.S. and other governments worried that Chinese-made drones might pose a security threat are increasingly putting limits on their sale or cutting off technology supplies to the manufacturers.

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