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FCC's $5B Drone Investment Claim Overstates the Numbers
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says $5B is flowing into US drone plants from the DJI/Autel ban — but records show much of it is pledges…

FCC Rule Bars DJI, Autel Chips From New Drones Oct. 13
The FCC rule taking effect Oct. 13, 2026 blocks new US drone certifications containing any DJI or Autel logic-bearing chip, even i…

FCC Bans DJI, Autel Chips in New US Drones by Oct. 13
The FCC's new rule bars DJI and Autel logic-bearing chips from new US-built drones after October 13, 2026 — what parts are covered…

US Drone Tariffs Take Effect: DJI, Autel Prices Rise
US tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones took effect September 3, 2026. Here's who pays more, when prices actually rise, and wh…

FCC Denies Extension: Drone Ban Comments Due Sept. 2
The FCC denied requests to delay its Sept. 2 deadline for comments on a ban covering thermal, LiDAR, and swarm-capable drones alre…

Drone Tariffs 2026: Trump Hits Imports With Up to 100%
Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs up to 100% on imported drones and parts, citing national security. Here's what change…

China Curbs Drone Exports to US After FCC Ban (2026)
China tightened export controls on drones and components sold to the US on August 5, 2026, retaliating against the FCC's proposed…

FCC Proposes Ban on Military-Grade DJI, Autel Drones (2026)
The FCC proposed on July 21, 2026 to ban imports of foreign military-grade drones with swarm, thermal, and LiDAR tech — naming DJI…