DRONERESPONDERS and the Commercial Drone Alliance sought more time as the FCC considers restrictions covering foreign-produced UAS with thermal imaging, LiDAR, docking stations and other capabilities. The Federal Communications Commission has denied requests to extend the comment period on a proposal that could restrict the continued importation and marketing of certain … [Read more...] about FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions
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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?
FCC Proposal Could Bring Drone Software and Supply Chains Under Greater Scrutiny
Active FCC rulemaking considers hardware and software disclosures that could affect agricultural and commercial drone manufacturers A new FCC rulemaking could require drone manufacturers to disclose detailed information about the hardware and software inside their products. The Federal Communications Commission published its Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the … [Read more...] about FCC Proposal Could Bring Drone Software and Supply Chains Under Greater Scrutiny
FCC Revokes Drone Approvals After U.S. Assembler Denies Any Connection
Odyssey Robot claimed its equipment was made and assembled in the U.S.; an FCC investigation found otherwis The Federal Communications Commission has revoked equipment authorizations for a drone and remote controller from Odyssey Robot LLC. The agency concluded that the company made false statements about the equipment's production and its status under FCC Covered List … [Read more...] about FCC Revokes Drone Approvals After U.S. Assembler Denies Any Connection
