Latest FCC, DOJ, DHS Actions on Drones Indicate an Increased Focus on National Security

US regulators (DOJ, DHS, FCC) have issued interim rules and decisions in July 2026 enabling state and local law enforcement to deploy counter-drone systems, whilst the FCC simultaneously tightens prohibitions on foreign-made drones and components. Comment periods close in September and early August, with further FCC rulemakings expected by late July.

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