Chinese-founded DJI, the largest global drone manufacturer, denies strenuously that data gathered by DJI drones is at risk: and has struggled to respond to security concerns which do not refer to any technical standards or specific technology gaps. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), a sponsor of the American Drone Security Act and a staunch opponent to Chinese manufacturing, along with other congress members, have brought pressure to bear on the department pending the passage of the proposed Drone Security legislation.