Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debate

The economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market. Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player in America. Now, lawmakers in Washington are seeking to ban new sales of Chinese-made drones, arguing they could be used to spy on Americans and that the low-cost models are hurting the U.S. drone industry. But U.S. users from police officers and farmers to mappers and filmmakers have come to rely on Chinese-made drones, especially those made by DJI Technology, for their work or lives. Florida has banned Chinese drones in state-funded programs, but also appropriated $25 million to help offset replacement costs.