"The FCC says it received a National Security Determination on December 21st from an interagency body saying that "uncrewed aircraft systems" (UAS) and critical UAS components produced in a foreign country could "enable persistent surveillance, data exfiltration, and destructive operations over U.S. territory" and that "U.S. cybersecurity and critical‑infrastructure guidance has repeatedly highlighted how foreign‑manufactured UAS can be used to harvest sensitive data, used to enable remote unauthorized access, or disabled at will via software updates.""
"DJI is "disappointed" by today's action, Adam Welsh, DJI's head of global policy, says in a statement. "While DJI was not singled out, no information has been released regarding what information was used by the Executive Branch in reaching its determination." Welsh adds that DJI "remains committed to the U.S. market" and noted that existing products can continue operation as usual."
The Federal Communications Commission banned new foreign-made drones and drone parts from import into the United States unless the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security recommends them. The agency added drones to its Covered List, classifying foreign-made drones and components as communications equipment that pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and public safety. The action cites risks including persistent surveillance, data exfiltration, and destructive operations, and notes foreign-made UAS can harvest sensitive data, enable remote unauthorized access, or be disabled via software updates. Existing foreign-made drones may continue to operate. Removal from the Covered List requires a specific DoD or DHS determination.
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