New FCC filings highlight company-specific national security concerns alongside broader supply chain risks behind the original Covered List decision. Senator Rick Scott has challenged arguments from DJI and Autel Robotics against their inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Covered List. In an October 14 letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, Scott cited … [Read more...] about Senator Cites Classified Security Findings in Defense of DJI and Autel Restrictions
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The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think
LexisNexis patent analysis finds China leads in patent volume, while U.S. patent strength has caught up and emerging drone IP spans six countries For years, DJI has been the dominant manufacturer in the commercial drone market. Now, U.S. policy is pushing the domestic market toward a broader supply chain. In December 2025, the Federal Communications Commission added … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think
FCC “Military-Grade” Drone Proposal Draws Overwhelming Opposition in Public Comments
Pilot Institute analysis finds 98.6% of readable filings opposed the proposed restrictions as writte Review of 3,824 readable filings finds 3,770 opposed the FCC proposal as written, as commenters raise concerns about economic impact, public safety, agriculture and commercial drone operations The comment period has closed on a Federal Communications Commission proposal that … [Read more...] about FCC “Military-Grade” Drone Proposal Draws Overwhelming Opposition in Public Comments
New Survey Shows Just How Dependent Construction Is on Chinese Drones
ABC finds nearly all drone-using respondents rely primarily on DJI, highlighting the challenge of shifting to alternative platforms by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As the U.S. government puts the squeeze on foreign drone manufacturers, it is likely to significantly increase costs for the drone users in the construction industry, virtually all of whom fly Chinese-made … [Read more...] about New Survey Shows Just How Dependent Construction Is on Chinese Drones
Appeals Court Partially Reverses Ruling in DJI Challenge to Pentagon Designation
D.C. Circuit sends part of the case back to the district court as DJI continues to face separate U.S. market restrictions The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has partially reversed a lower court ruling in DJI’s challenge to its designation by the Department of Defense as a “Chinese military company.” In an August 14 decision, the appeals court affirmed parts of the … [Read more...] about Appeals Court Partially Reverses Ruling in DJI Challenge to Pentagon Designation
