FCC Exempts Some Foreign-Made Drones From US Import Ban

The FCC said in December that relying on foreign-made drones poses ‘an unacceptable risk’ to national security.
FCC Exempts Some Foreign-Made Drones From US Import Ban
A drone in flight in Shenzhen, China, on July 12, 2022. Jade Gao/AFP via Getty Images
|Updated:
0:00
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Jan. 7 said it is exempting imports of some models of drones and components made overseas until the end of this year, following guidance from the Department of War.
The FCC said in December that it would add all foreign-made uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and related UAS critical components to its Covered List, a list of communications equipment and services deemed to pose a security risk.
Victoria Friedman
Victoria Friedman
Author
Victoria Friedman is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of international stories, with a particular interest in technology, eastern Europe, and defense.