Popular drone set to be banned in US as FCC moves to classify it as 'military grade'

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to ban certain foreign-made drones classified as 'military grade' due to national security risks, affecting popular models including those from DJI. The ban will prohibit their importation, marketing, and sale across the US.

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