WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – The Federal Communications Commission said on Monday it is adding China’s DJI and all foreign made drones and components to a list of companies determined to pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security and will bar approvals of new types of drones for import or sale in the United States.
The addition to the FCC’s “Covered List” means going forward DJI and other foreign drone companies will not be able to get FCC approval to sell new models of drones in the United States. The designation does not prohibit the import, sale, or use of any existing device models the FCC previously authorized and does not impact any previously purchased drones.
(Reporting by David Shepardson in Washington; Editing by Chris Reese)
