FCC Bans Foreign Drones & Components
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FCC Bans Foreign Drones & Components
All future foreign built drones and their components banned from import - current models still permitted to be imported.
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachme...C-416839A1.pdf
Foreign made drones are officially banned effective immediately
“A new FCC rule essentially bans the next generation of foreign made drones which have dominated US skies for years — The FCC says that the decision comes after an executive branch group determined those drones could enable persistent surveillance over the U.S. The move bans the imports. Sale and use of all new drone models made by foreign manufacturers”
“The ban does not affect drones that are currently in use or already approved for sale.”
“A new FCC rule essentially bans the next generation of foreign made drones which have dominated US skies for years — The FCC says that the decision comes after an executive branch group determined those drones could enable persistent surveillance over the U.S. The move bans the imports. Sale and use of all new drone models made by foreign manufacturers”
“The ban does not affect drones that are currently in use or already approved for sale.”
…..Yesterday, following a thorough review by an Executive Branch interagency body with appropriate national security expertise that was convened by the White House, the FCC received a specific determination that UAS and UAS critical component parts that are produced in foreign countries pose “unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons” and should be included on the FCC’s Covered List, unless the Department of War or the Department of Homeland Security makes a specific determination to the FCC that a given UAS, class of UAS, or UAS critical component does not pose such risks. The determination includes the equipment and services listed in Section 1709 of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act.
Therefore, consistent with this National Security Determination, the FCC updated the Covered List to include UAS and UAS critical components produced abroad.
As specified below, today’s decision does not impact a consumer’s ability to continue using drones they previously purchased or acquired. Nor does today’s decision prevent retailers from continuing to sell, import, or market device models approved earlier this year or previously through the FCC’s equipment authorization process. By operation of the FCC’s Covered List rules, the restrictions imposed by today’s decision apply to new device models…….
Therefore, consistent with this National Security Determination, the FCC updated the Covered List to include UAS and UAS critical components produced abroad.
As specified below, today’s decision does not impact a consumer’s ability to continue using drones they previously purchased or acquired. Nor does today’s decision prevent retailers from continuing to sell, import, or market device models approved earlier this year or previously through the FCC’s equipment authorization process. By operation of the FCC’s Covered List rules, the restrictions imposed by today’s decision apply to new device models…….
