US EditionChina Pushes Back Against Trump Administration Over U.S. Drone Move
The FCC’s ban includes all new foreign-made drones and parts, impacting nearly 500,000 U.S. commercial drone pilots who rely on Chinese brands like DJI, which dominates 70-90% of the market.
- On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced unmanned aircraft systems and critical components to its Covered List, barring FCC authorization for new models including Shenzhen-based DJI drones.
- Following an interagency review convened by the White House, the FCC added foreign-made drones to the Covered List, building on last year’s FY25 National Defense Authorization Act and the Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty Executive Order.
- Existing owners can keep and operate their drones, but the rule includes critical components like controllers, batteries, sensors and cameras, complicating maintenance; exemptions may come from the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security.
- The public-safety agencies warned that the ban could harm emergency operations, while nearly 500,000 certified commercial drone pilots and Unusual Machines face market shifts, according to a Pilot Institute survey.
- DJI said it was disappointed and insisted no evidence was shared by the Executive Branch, noting the mandated security audit was never initiated this year despite repeated requests.
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