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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FCC Grants Covered List Exemption for Dronus K500L Drone System
New Conditional Approval allows the Italian-made K500L and its docking station to remain eligible for FCC equipment authorization, subject to onshoring and continued vetting requirements The Federal Communications Commission has granted a new exemption from its Covered List for a foreign-made drone system. The decision provides another example of how the agency’s Conditional … [Read more...] about FCC Grants Covered List Exemption for Dronus K500L Drone System
Rincell Debuts New Drone Battery Cell at DroneX
The Fremont cell maker makes its European debut in London with an NDAA-compliant tabless 21700 cell rated for 100A continuous discharge and already shipping to drone manufacturers. Rincell, a U.S. battery cell manufacturer headquartered in Fremont, California, will unveil the RC50T at DroneX, held September 29-30, 2026 at ExCeL London. The show marks the company's first public … [Read more...] about Rincell Debuts New Drone Battery Cell at DroneX
FCC Grants Conditional Approval for Ascento UAS
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
The White House Wants Drone Dominance. How Much of the Supply Chain Must Be American?
Recent executive orders, FCC action and a White House industry meeting point to growing scrutiny of what goes into U.S.-made drones. The White House brought drone manufacturers, component suppliers and government officials together Thursday for its first Drone Dominance industry event. The meeting offered another sign that the administration's push for U.S. drone production … [Read more...] about The White House Wants Drone Dominance. How Much of the Supply Chain Must Be American?
