Washington — The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it would ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones such as those from DJI and Autel out of the U.S.

FCC adds DJI, Autel, and foreign-made drones to its "Covered List," barring approval for new models due to national security risks. The move follows concerns about unauthorised surveillance and supply ...

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Monday it is barring imports of all new models of foreign-made drones and critical components including from China’s DJI and Autel, saying they pose ...

Americans will be unable to buy the latest and greatest drones because the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned foreign-made drones as of today. On Monday, the FCC added drones to its ...

The US telecommunications regulator said on Monday that it is adding Shenzhen-based DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, to a list of companies determined to pose “unacceptable risks” to US national ...

The Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday that it would ban new foreign-made drones, citing national security concerns. The FCC said it was adding uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and ...

Chinese-made drones have dominated the skies in the United States for years, with private owners, police departments, and firefighters deploying them nationwide. But a new rule by the Federal ...

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Drones do far more than ruin a day at the park. Formally known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), they are integral to myriad sectors, from real estate to agriculture to disaster mapping and ...

China's DJI, the world’s most popular drone maker, as well as rival Autel, are hardest hit. This new ban doesn't impact products that are already on sale, meaning you can continue to buy drones from ...