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The FCC Is Hearing Public Appeals to Its Decision to Ban Foreign Drones

PetaPixel·Jaron Schneider·27 days ago
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Last year, the Federal Communications Commission added all foreign-made drones to what it calls the “Covered List,” effectively banning drones produced outside of the US — that includes DJI. DJI sued , of course, and now the FCC is hearing public appeals to its decision. The FCC says it made this decision because it believes the move will “greatly enhance public safety and innovation.” The FCC added that “criminals, hostile foreign actors, and terrorists” can use unmanned aircraft systems — drones — to “present new and serious threats to our homeland.” As PetaPixel reported at the time, it was not strictly an FCC move, as it builds upon President Trump’s new Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty Executive Order issued last June. “DJI is disappointed by the Federal Communications Commission’s action today to add foreign‑made drones to the Covered List.…

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