FCC reviewing possible ban of foreign-made military-grade drones

Published July 22, 2026 1:06pm ET | Updated July 22, 2026 1:06pm ET



The Federal Communications Commission announced on Tuesday a review on a possible ban on imports of foreign-made military-grade drones.

Specifically, the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) issued a public notice looking for public input on whether to prohibit the importation, marketing, and sales of certain foreign-produced military-grade drones on the Covered List, which is a roster of foreign-made equipment that the FCC has deemed poses risks to national security. Public comments are due within thirty days after the notice’s publication in the Federal Register.

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