The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has relaxed regulations allowing the import of certain Chinese drones into the United States. Previously, the FCC had imposed a ban on importing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The change follows guidance from the U.S. Department of Defense, which removed drones deemed 'simple, low-risk toys' from the Covered List, effectively lifting the import restriction. The new rules specify that allowed drones must weigh no more than 150 grams, fly for no longer than 10 minutes, stay within 100 meters of the operator, and cannot have cameras or sensors to
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual summary of regulatory changes without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It focuses on technical details of the FCC's policy update and does not take a stance on the implications or merits of the decision.
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- government Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
