The Federal Communications Commission says it will ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market

The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.

The US Federal Communications Commission said it would ban most foreign-made drones and critical components for unmanned aircraft systems going forward, a day ahead of a deadline for adding Chinese drone-maker SZ DJI Technology Co.

The Federal Communications Commission blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components over national security concerns, primarily targeting Chinese drone-maker DJI, which has a significant share of the market.

The U.S. just banned foreign drone makers like DJI. What happens to your DJI drone now? Credit: Cheng Xin/ Bah humbug. Just days before Christmas, the U.S. has effectively banned foreign drones, including the most popular drone maker,

A new U.S. regulatory action restricting foreign-made drones and their components could reshape the domestic unmanned aircraft market and accelerate procurement activity beginning next year, according to a report from Needham & Co.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned new foreign-made drones from being sold in the U.S. on Monday, citing national security concerns. In a notice, the FCC said it was adding uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components made in foreign countries to its covered list.

The FCC move, which does not affect existing DJI models, is a significant escalation in Washington’s battle to crack down on Chinese drones.