US exempts some foreign-made drones from Trump import ban on new models

Source: Reuters

US exempts some foreign-made drones from Trump import ban on new models

By David Shepardson
January 8, 2026 12:46 PM EST Updated 23 hours ago

• FCC exempts some foreign drones from import ban until end of 2026
• FCC's decision follows Pentagon recommendation
• Concerns raised over impact on U.S. farmers and industry

WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - (This Jan 7 story has been corrected to 'end of 2026,' in the first bullet)

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it is exempting imports of some new models of foreign-made drones and critical components from a sweeping import ban adopted in December.

The telecommunications regulator acted on a Pentagon recommendation to exempt some components and drones from the restrictions through the end of 2026.

The list of imported drones allowed for import includes models from Parrot, opens new tab, Teledyne FLIR, Neros Technologies, Wingtra, Auterion, ModalAI, Zepher Flight Labs and AeroVironment and imports will be allowed until the end of 2026.

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