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Story summary
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed banning import and sale of foreign-made drones deemed “military-grade.”
- Roughly 3,800 public comments showed about 98 percent opposition, with only 16 supporting the proposal.
- Remote pilots, commercial services, public safety agencies, law enforcement, farmers, and utilities each voiced 75-81 percent opposition.
- The FCC says the rule targets national-security risks and seeks to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese drones.
