Pilot Institute analysis finds 98.6% of readable filings opposed the proposed restrictions as writte Review of 3,824 readable filings finds 3,770 opposed the FCC proposal as written, as commenters raise concerns about economic impact, public safety, agriculture and commercial drone operations The comment period has closed on a Federal Communications Commission proposal that … [Read more...] about FCC “Military-Grade” Drone Proposal Draws Overwhelming Opposition in Public Comments
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FCC Creates New Toy Drone Exemption While Defining a Low-Risk UAS Category
New FCC action removes certain toy drones from the Covered List and outlines the characteristics federal officials consider low risk. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to remove a narrowly defined category of foreign-produced "Toy Drones" and "Toy Drones that contain foreign-produced components." The action follows a June 12, 2026 … [Read more...] about FCC Creates New Toy Drone Exemption While Defining a Low-Risk UAS Category
FCC Expands Conditional Approvals for Foreign-Made Drone Systems
Blueflite, Verity, and Air VEV Added to Growing List of Exempted Aircraft Under FCC Covered List Rules The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded its growing list of conditionally approved drone systems, granting exemptions for several additional uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and related components under the agency’s controversial Covered List framework. In a … [Read more...] about FCC Expands Conditional Approvals for Foreign-Made Drone Systems
Autel Challenges FCC Covered List Decision, Distances Itself from DJI
Drone maker argues FCC relied on broad assumptions instead of company-specific analysis In a sharply worded filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), drone manufacturer Autel Robotics is pushing back against the agency’s decision to place its products on the FCC’s Covered List. The filing makes one point especially clear: Autel does not want to be treated as … [Read more...] about Autel Challenges FCC Covered List Decision, Distances Itself from DJI
FCC Adds More Drone Exemptions to Covered List Ban: Elevon Aerial, Air6 Systems
New FCC notice expands the list of conditionally approved foreign-made drone systems exempted from the agency’s broad Covered List restrictions The Federal Communications Commission’s Covered List continues to evolve as federal agencies work through the implications of the FCC’s sweeping restrictions on foreign-made drones and critical components. In a Public Notice released … [Read more...] about FCC Adds More Drone Exemptions to Covered List Ban: Elevon Aerial, Air6 Systems
