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FCC Blacklists Foreign Drones Over Security Risks, Backs American Drone Industry

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The Federal Communications Commission announced Monday it is now expanding its “Covered List” to include new foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, including drones and key components, citing what it described as “unacceptable risks to U.S. national security.” The decision follows a Trump administration review that concluded foreign-produced drones could be used for unauthorized surveillance, data theft,…

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