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FCC Proposes Ban on Military-Grade Foreign Drones

9/10/2026

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  • 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.