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This is outdated, the Americans did a 180 because it was not economically viable:
US drops plan to restrict Chinese-made drones; Chinese expert says economic realities behind the change (Jan 10 2026)
This is also a strategic way to prevent resistance from Americans against an authoritarian regime.
Drones would be a significant part of that.
on December 23, 2025, but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) drastically expanded the list of banned drones. Now every foreign-made drone is on the FCC’s “Covered List. You know, the ban list. The law is now in effect, and nearly every drone brand faces a slow exile from the American market.
Doesn't sound slow. I wonder what constitutes "a drone". Back in the day everyone was adamant that they were not "drones" at all but "FPV". I guess they were swimming upstream.
Can I purchase a Chinese "quadcopter" and then order and install a Chinese camera on it?
I know people that work in documentary film making, will eventually be incredibly annoying/expensive to practice in the US though it is always possible to rent gear/hire an operator with their own gear in other countries when filming outside of the US
The ban just makes me want one.
Yay! Price drop in asia then?
Interesting in light of the successes Ukrainians have had with off-the-shelf drones.
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