On August 11 the FCC published a proposed rule seeking to ban the import, marketing and sale of of drones equipped with technologies the FCC describes as “weapons of war”. Many in the drone industry, including me, are pushing back, describing the definitions as overly broad. The proposed rule would […]
On August 13, 2026, the White House announced significant new tariffs on imported drones and drone components. For public safety agencies, search and rescue teams, deer recovery operators, and other organizations that rely on thermal imaging drones, the impact could be substantial. Beginning September 3, 2026, imported drones equipped with thermal […]
“Are DJI drones banned?” “Is it safe to buy a DJI drone?” “Are other drones affected?” “What will happen to the drone I already have?” I get these questions often enough that I thought it worth writing about. In the last year we’ve seen press releases, news stories and statements […]
A bill proposed by Wisconsin Lawmakers seeks to prohibit Wisconsin’s “local government units” from possessing or utilizing drones possessing or using drones manufactured or distributed by SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. Senate Bill 868 was introduced on January 13, 2022 The bill was introduced by Senator Roth and cosponsored by […]
