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U.S. Restrictions on Chinese Drones Raise Costs for Police Departments

Police departments with tight budgets face higher costs as the U.S. seeks to curb the dominance of Chinese-made drones.

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U.S. Restrictions on Chinese Drones Raise Costs for Police Departments

U.S. efforts to reduce the dominance of Chinese-made drones are increasing costs for police departments that depend on the relatively inexpensive aircraft, according to NPR.

The restrictions target a market led by Chinese drones that combine high quality with low prices. For police forces already facing tight budgets, added limits make the equipment they rely on more costly.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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