'Spying on Americans': Washington Waking up as Chinese Drones Buzz into Restricted Airspace in DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The threats from China, the country some consider to be America's biggest adversary, are piling up. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will likely revisit another potential threat in the coming months: Chinese drones buzzing around restricted airspace here in our nation's capital.

The recreational use of drones has grown into a billion dollar market stateside. This soaring popularity has also put the flying machines on Capitol Hill's radar, especially given tensions with China. The world's largest recreational drone maker is Chinese owned company DJI, and alarm bells ring as drones keep popping up around Washington, D.C.

The District has the strictest drone laws in the country with a minimum 15 mile radius no fly zone for drones around the Capitol. Most drones come equipped with internal GPS that automatically limits the ability to fly in restricted areas, but that hasn't stopped increasing flybys.

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