The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to exempt certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components that the Department of War (DoW) has determined do not pose unacceptable national security risks. The update follows a new National Security Determination issued to the FCC on January 7, 2026, clarifying portions of the agency’s … [Read more...] about BREAKING: FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt Blue UAS and Qualified Domestic Products, Releases Additional Guidance
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Industry Group Sounds Alarm on FCC’s Broad Foreign Drone Rule: Commercial Drone Alliance Weighs In
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a leading advocacy organization representing domestic and allied UAS manufacturers and operators, has issued a detailed response to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent action adding foreign-made drones and critical components to its “Covered List” — a move that effectively blocks new foreign UAS from receiving FCC equipment … [Read more...] about Industry Group Sounds Alarm on FCC’s Broad Foreign Drone Rule: Commercial Drone Alliance Weighs In
US-Designed AI Chips Power Foreign Drones at CES Even as FCC Rules Could Chill Their Future
CES 2026 starts January 6, and Ambarella’s latest edge-AI technology is back in the drone spotlight. The US-headquartered semiconductor company announced that its CV5 AI vision system-on-chip (SoC) is powering the new Antigravity A1, a compact drone positioned as the world’s first all-in-one 8K 360-degree aerial camera. The aircraft is being demonstrated at CES as a showcase … [Read more...] about US-Designed AI Chips Power Foreign Drones at CES Even as FCC Rules Could Chill Their Future
Not Just DJI: How the FCC’s Foreign Drone Rule Changes the Market
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
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
