Also, one aspect is financially supporting an entity which is based in a country that doesn't have a good notion of separation between corporation and state. Yo

Also, one aspect is financially supporting an entity which is based in a country that doesn't have a good notion of separation between corporation and state. You are very much purchasing a drone from the Chinese state. Corporations are required to have a certain percentage of party members. Instead, putting that same money into a corporation from a place where privacy is valued and there isn't a direct benefit to the state is best in my opinion. All of these little micro-choices add up in the long run. I think, if you value personal freedom and rule of law instead of rule by law, you need to stop funneling money into the Chinese economy. Surely a company in Taiwan could be competitive in this space?