US bars imports of foreign-made drones

An Autel Robotics drone on display at a trade fair in Berlin. Photo: Bloomberg

David Shepardson and Joe Cash

Reuters

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said 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 unacceptable risks to US national security.

The addition to the FCC’s “Covered List” means that DJI, Autel and other foreign drone companies will not be able to obtain the necessary FCC approval to sell new models of drones or critical components in the US.

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