A broader policy than a single company The FCC’s decision to add foreign-made drones and key components to the Covered List is not only about DJI. The new language focuses on where a drone is designed, controlled, or manufactured. That makes this ruling much broader than a company-specific ban. Under the policy, new foreign-made aircraft and related components face tighter … [Read more...] about Not Just DJI: How the FCC’s Foreign Drone Rule Changes the Market
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FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Components to Covered List: What It Means for Operators and Manufacturers
New FCC action blocks future equipment authorizations for foreign-made drones and critical components, while previously authorized aircraft remain legal to operate. Key Facts: What Changed and Why On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and a range of critical UAS components to its Covered List, … [Read more...] about FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Components to Covered List: What It Means for Operators and Manufacturers
DJI Urges Federal Agencies to Initiate NDAA-Mandated Security Review Ahead of December Deadline
With only weeks remaining, DJI asks national security agencies to begin Section 1709 audit to avoid automatic FCC “Covered List” designation With less than a month before the deadline established by Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), drone manufacturer DJI has issued a new round of formal letters to five U.S. national security … [Read more...] about DJI Urges Federal Agencies to Initiate NDAA-Mandated Security Review Ahead of December Deadline
FCC to Vote on New Safeguards: Could Existing Models of DJI Drones Be Affected?
Proposed rules may extend restrictions to previously authorized devices and components The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new vote aimed at closing what it describes as “loopholes” in existing regulations governing equipment produced by companies considered security risks. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said October 7 that the Commission will consider new … [Read more...] about FCC to Vote on New Safeguards: Could Existing Models of DJI Drones Be Affected?
House Version of FY 26 NDAA Expands Language from FY 25 on Chinese Drones
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes updated language on unmanned aircraft systems of foreign origin. The new provisions build on measures enacted in the FY 2025 NDAA, expanding the scope of equipment and software subject to review when connected to foreign entities. House … [Read more...] about House Version of FY 26 NDAA Expands Language from FY 25 on Chinese Drones
