Petition challenges December ruling affecting foreign-made UAS and components The U.S. drone industry continues to adjust to a significant regulatory shift following a December 2025 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand its Covered List to include certain foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical components. In response, Chinese … [Read more...] about DJI Seeks Court Review as FCC Covered List Expansion Reshapes U.S. Drone Market
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China Adds 11 U.S. Drone Companies to Unreliable Entity List Amid Rising Tensions
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) recently announced the addition of 11 U.S. drone-related companies to its "Unreliable Entity List" (UEL). The move, disclosed on April 4, 2025, has escalated trade tensions between the two nations and could have significant implications for the affected firms and the broader drone industry. The Companies Added to the List The 11 U.S. … [Read more...] about China Adds 11 U.S. Drone Companies to Unreliable Entity List Amid Rising Tensions
What is the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Does it Mean for DJI Drones?
The Countering CCP Drones Act, introduced by NY Representative Elise Stefanik, could effectively limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones in the United States: and may be voted upon this month. (Stefanik also recently introduced the Drones for First Responders Act, a separate bill which calls for banning the import of drones from China after 5 years.) Understanding the … [Read more...] about What is the Countering CCP Drones Act, and What Does it Mean for DJI Drones?
