"Drones do far more than ruin a day at the park. Formally known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), they are integral to myriad sectors, from real estate to agriculture to disaster mapping and engineering. The Federal Communication Commission's decision to change which drones can be sold in the U.S. matters far beyond the recreational use of such devices. On December 22 the FCC added the products of Chinese drone makers DJI and Autel Robotics along with other foreign-made drones"
"FCC chairman Brendan Carr said in a recent announcement that the goal is to unleash American drone dominance. In effect, it means that new models of these drones cannot be imported or sold in the U.S. The FCC's decision is the latest move by the federal government to restrict Chinese technologies. Like telecom and video-surveillance gear before them, drones have raised concerns among U.S. officials over potential attacks, disruptions and surveillance."
The Federal Communication Commission added products from Chinese drone makers DJI and Autel Robotics, along with other foreign-made drones and critical components, to its Covered List of communications technologies deemed a national-security risk. The designation prevents new models of those drones from being imported or sold in the United States while allowing existing, previously approved devices to remain in use and retailers to sell approved inventory. Officials cited concerns about potential attacks, disruptions, and surveillance and pointed to major upcoming events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the country's 250-year anniversary as reasons for preemptive action. The move aims to promote U.S. drone dominance.
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