New US rules are set to have the hardest impact on China’s DJI, which is the world’s largest drone maker and accounts for an estimated 80% of all commercial drones sold in the US

The US Commerce Department said it was concerned about ‘adversaries’ remotely accessing and manipulating drones

The commerce ministry said the restrictions will include some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment and anti-drone systems

The firm also plans to help establish a Russian production site for the drones which are similar to Iran's Shaheed-136 and can carry a 35-50kg warhead

Drone maker says it is reassessing compliance requirements, so it will temporarily suspend all business activities in Russia and Ukraine

President Trump signed an executive order directing US agencies to prioritise removing Chinese-made drones from government fleets and to assess any security risks.