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Comment by neuronexmachina

2 days ago

If I understand correctly, this doesn't ban the import/sale of drone models which the FCC previously approved. That said, in October 2025 the FCC granted itself the authority to retroactively revoke previously-approved models, so this is something they could still potentially do.

It bans the import, but not sale of models the FCC has previously approved.

  • Your originally quoted text explicitly disagrees with you: "This update to the Covered List does not prohibit the import, sale, or use of any existing device models the FCC previously authorized."

    • Mea culpa. I've been reading some reporting earlier in the day. Trying to find verification for the claims I see that it was wrong.

      Which is better than it could be, all things considered.