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Court Challenge Could Shape FCC Authority Over Previously Approved Drones

October 7, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Hikvision challenge comes as FCC considers restrictions on previously authorized foreign-produced drones A case argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit this week could clarify the Federal Communications Commission's authority to restrict equipment it previously approved. That question has a direct connection to the drone industry. The FCC is considering … [Read more...] about Court Challenge Could Shape FCC Authority Over Previously Approved Drones

FCC Grants Conditional Approval for Ascento UAS

August 24, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Ascento Guard Dori USA v1 joins a growing list of UAS exempted from the FCC Covered List through the federal Conditional Approval process. The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to exempt another uncrewed aircraft system following a Conditional Approval from the Department of War. In an August 21 Public Notice, the FCC said DoW granted Conditional … [Read more...] about FCC Grants Conditional Approval for Ascento UAS

FCC Eyes Next Step in Drone Supply Chain Overhaul With Proposed Sales Ban on Military-Grade Foreign Drones

July 21, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Agency extends trusted drone exemptions while seeking comment on broader commercial restrictions for certain foreign-made systems The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking another step in its effort to reshape the U.S. drone market. The agency announced Tuesday that it is seeking public comment on whether to prohibit the import, marketing, or sale of certain … [Read more...] about FCC Eyes Next Step in Drone Supply Chain Overhaul With Proposed Sales Ban on Military-Grade Foreign Drones

FCC Targets Eight Drone Companies With Proposed Fines Over Unanswered National Security Inquiries

July 19, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

Enforcement Bureau says companies failed to respond to investigations involving equipment added to the FCC Covered List The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed $25,000 forfeitures against eight drone-related companies after they allegedly failed to respond to Enforcement Bureau investigations examining whether they marketed equipment subject to U.S. national … [Read more...] about FCC Targets Eight Drone Companies With Proposed Fines Over Unanswered National Security Inquiries

FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry

April 1, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Public notice outlines questions about regulatory reforms, spectrum access, and innovation zones The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a new proceeding aimed at strengthening the U.S. drone industry. The effort supports a broader federal strategy focused on domestic production, secure supply chains, and expanded deployment of unmanned aircraft systems … [Read more...] about FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry

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