FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Two More Drones, Expanding Foreign Drone Exemptions
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Conditional Approval to two additional drone systems: Exedy Globalparts Corporation’s Ayre CX and Parallel Flight Technologies’ Firefly. This decision increases the total number of drone companies receiving individual exemptions to 17, indicating a shift in the agency's foreign drone policy despite existing restrictions.
This development is significant as it highlights the FCC's evolving approach to foreign-produced drones, which were largely restricted under the national security 'Covered List' established in December 2025. While the overall restrictions remain intact, the growing list of drones allowed to bypass these regulations suggests a more flexible policy framework.
Looking ahead, the FCC's recent decision to allow Conditional Approvals to remain valid indefinitely, provided manufacturers adhere to onshoring plans and pass government vetting, offers greater certainty for companies navigating the approval process. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Two more drones escape FCC foreign drone ban
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