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North Dakota Senate Rejects Proposal to Replace Chinese Made Drones

By Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor Feb 16, 2025 | 11:40 AM

(Photo provided by ND Office of the Governor via the North Dakota Monitor)

 

(Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota Senate rejected a proposal to invest $15 million to replace Chinese-made drones used by state agencies.

Supporters of House Bill 1038 said replacing drones used by state agencies and higher education campuses would protect North Dakota from security risks. Nearly 90% of drones owned by the state were manufactured in China.

A separate section of the bill provided $11 million to invest in a network that’s working to make it possible for drones to operate safely over long distances.

The House quickly approved the bill, which has the support of Gov. Kelly Armstrong and was championed by former Gov. Doug Burgum in his final budget address.

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