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![FCC โMilitary Gradeโ Drone Ban Explained
๐ Public Notice: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-758A1.pdf
๐ Fact Sheet: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-423277A1.pdf
๐ How to Submit a Comment: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
1. Enterย 26-189ย in the โProceedingโ field and select the matching docket.
2. Enter your name and the required contact information.
3. Write or paste your comment into the form.
4. Review your information and submit the comment.
Comments submitted to the FCC become part of the public record.
Tell the FCC how this proposal would directly affect your work, department, farm, or business. Include the equipment you use, why its capabilities matter, what losing access would cost, and whether a comparable American-made alternative exists.
Here is a short template you can use to begin:
โI use a [drone model or type] with [thermal imaging, LiDAR, spraying capability, or another affected feature] to [describe the specific work]. This capability matters because [explain the practical benefit]. Losing access to this equipment would [describe the cost or operational impact]. I ask the FCC to distinguish this civilian use from genuinely military-grade equipment.โ
If your drone uses LiDAR for obstacle avoidance, say that directly. Explain that the sensor is a safety featureโnot a mapping or reconnaissance payload.
The FCC is considering new restrictions on certain previously approved foreign-made drones it classifies as โmilitary-grade,โ including drones with LiDAR, thermal cameras, docking stations, and more. In this video, we walk through the actual FCC notice, explain what a โretroactive banโ would really mean, why your existing drone would still be allowed to operate, and how to submit a comment before September 2.
๐ฌย ย Jump to Section
0:00 Introduction
1:41 FCC โMilitary-Gradeโ Drone Ban Explained
2:08 What Could The FCCโs Proposal Affect?
4:06 Clarifications About The Ban
5:57 Estimated Timeline
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![Has DJI Left the U.S.? Whats Going On and How to Help
๐๏ธ Contact Your Local Representatives: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
๐ Written Version: https://uavcoach.com/dji-left-us/
DJI drones are disappearing from store shelves across the U.S., and the reason goes far beyond supply chain issues. In this video, we break down whatโs really happening, what it means for drone pilots, and how you can take action before itโs too late.
๐ Hereโs a script you can use when reaching out, either in writing or by phone:
Dear [Senator/Representative Name],
I am writing as a concerned constituent regarding the upcoming automatic ban on DJI drones mandated by the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will take effect if DJI is not formally audited by December 23.
DJI drones are widely used by hobbyists, professionals, and public safety agencies across the U.S. The current lack of inventory and potential ban will significantly impact many Americans who rely on this technology.
I urge you to support efforts that allow for a fair and timely audit of DJI products rather than an automatic ban that could harm consumers and businesses alike.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
๐ฌย ย Jump to Section
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Is DJI Leaving the U.S.?
2:44 What Can You Do?
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We built free, model-specific training to help you fly with confidence and skip the trial and error.
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