New FCC proposal could 'retroactively ban' some existing ag spray drones, warns DJI

The US FCC proposes to retroactively ban certain foreign-made agricultural spray drones already approved for US sales, impacting DJI and other makers by restricting future imports and replacement parts of models classified as 'military-grade'. This could severely limit technology access for American farmers and raise costs, despite exemptions for some defense-approved products and federal use.

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