FCC Moves to Ban LiDAR-Equipped Drones It Previously Approved
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The FCC is proposing to extend its drone ban to include LiDAR-equipped models it had previously approved, potentially pulling DJI drones like the Air 3S and Mini Pro 5 from sale due to features such as LiDAR and thermal imaging. The ban would not affect drones already sold or owned, but could bar new units and affect commercial drones used for tasks like spraying or search-and-rescue. The agency is seeking public comments on the proposal until Sept. 2 as it broadens the government’s list of devices deemed a national-security risk. DJI has criticized the move as a reversal of the FCC’s prior stance.
- The FCC Wants To Ban Drones With LiDAR That It Previously Approved Engadget
- The FCC Could Cut Off Future Access to Popular DJI Drone Models in the U.S. – Here’s What You Can Do About It DJI Blog
- The FCC Moves to Retroactively Ban Drones With LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance PCMag
- DJI slams a 'total reversal' from the FCC as the regulator proposes to pull previously approved drones off shelves TechRadar
- DJI Calls On American Drone Pilots To Fight FCC Ban On Already-Approved Drones DroneXL
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