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FCC Drone Ban Comments Close: 98.6% Say No (2026)
The FCC comment window on its drone import ban has closed: 3,770 of 3,824 filings opposed the rule, 98.6%, per a Pilot Institute r…
US Drone Tariffs Take Effect: DJI, Autel Prices Rise
US tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones took effect September 3, 2026. Here's who pays more, when prices actually rise, and wh…
FCC Denies Extension: Drone Ban Comments Due Sept. 2
The FCC denied requests to delay its Sept. 2 deadline for comments on a ban covering thermal, LiDAR, and swarm-capable drones alre…
Quantum Systems Used CIA Money to Crack the US Market
Reuters reports that In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture arm, helped $8B German drone maker Quantum Systems win FBI work and break into th…
DJI Still 97% of US Contractor Drones Despite FCC Ban
A new ABC survey of 24,000 member firms finds DJI still powers 97.1% of contractor drone fleets, even as the FCC blocks new model…
FCC Orders 67 Drone Certification Labs to Tighten Screening
The FCC told all 67 accredited labs to tighten drone certification screening after one erroneously cleared a banned Chinese flying…
HoverAir Versa Banned in the US: FCC Pulls Approval
The FCC pulled HoverAir Versa's equipment approval days after its Indiegogo launch, halting US sales of the flying Flight Kit unde…
Motorola's $1.5B Deal for Rogue-Drone Takeover Tech
Motorola Solutions closed its $1.5 billion buyout of D-Fend Solutions on Aug. 20, 2026, gaining RF cyber tech that takes control o…
Drone Tariffs: China Demands US Reverse Before Sept. 3
China's Commerce Ministry demanded the US withdraw new drone tariffs on Aug. 20, days after the White House rallied 40 makers ahea…
DJI Wins Partial Reversal of Pentagon Blacklist Case
A federal appeals court ruled the Pentagon didn't justify DJI's 'Chinese military' listing on the public record — here's what the…
Drone Tariffs 2026: Trump Hits Imports With Up to 100%
Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs up to 100% on imported drones and parts, citing national security. Here's what change…
FCC Pulls Odyssey Drone License in First DJI Front Case
The FCC revoked Odyssey Robot's drone certifications on Aug. 11, 2026, the first full revocation targeting an alleged DJI front co…
FCC DJI Drone Ban: Comment Deadline Is Sept 2, 2026
DJI is urging US pilots to file FCC comments before September 2, 2026, against a proposed retroactive ban on already-approved dron…
China Curbs Drone Exports to US After FCC Ban (2026)
China tightened export controls on drones and components sold to the US on August 5, 2026, retaliating against the FCC's proposed…
FCC Drone Ban 2026: 17 Makers Get Permanent Exemption
The FCC dropped its 2026 expiration date on drone Conditional Approvals, letting 17 US-onshoring drone manufacturers keep selling…
FCC Targets 9 DJI Clone Brands in First Retroactive Ban
The FCC's first retroactive drone ban targets 9 DJI clone brands already sold in US stores, including SkyRover and Xtra — here's w…
FCC Proposes Ban on Military-Grade DJI, Autel Drones (2026)
The FCC proposed on July 21, 2026 to ban imports of foreign military-grade drones with swarm, thermal, and LiDAR tech — naming DJI…
DJI Reveals 25 Products Blocked by FCC Ban in 2026
In a court filing, DJI disclosed that 25 planned 2026 products are barred from the US market, with projected losses of $1.56 billi…