Hong Kong drone maker behind the Specta Mini and Specta Air cameras, fined $25,000 by the FCC in 2026 for ignoring a national-security inquiry.
Cogito Tech Company Limited is a Hong Kong-registered consumer drone company, incorporated on June 17, 2022, that sells camera drones under the Specta brand. Its two products are the Specta Mini, a sub-249g compact quadcopter with a 4K camera and roughly 31 minutes of flight time and a 10km transmission range, and the Specta Air, a larger dual-camera model with wide and tele lenses, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, 4K/60fps HDR video, about 46 minutes of flight time, and a 20km transmission range. Both models are marketed primarily through Amazon storefronts rather than a traditional dealer network, and the company's own website is built on a simple template that mainly hosts firmware downloads, troubleshooting guides, and repair-service information for existing owners. Drone reviewers and hobbyist communities, including DroneDJ, Half Chrome Drones, and the MavicPilots forum, have documented close hardware and firmware similarities between the Specta Air and the DJI Air 3, and between the Specta Mini and DJI's Mini series, describing the Specta line as apparent rebadged or licensed DJI hardware brought to the U.S. market after import restrictions began affecting DJI directly. This positioning drew regulatory attention in 2026: the U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued a Letter of Inquiry to Cogito Tech in May 2026 as part of a broader investigation into eight companies suspected of acting as fronts for restricted drone manufacturers. When the company failed to respond to the inquiry or a subsequent deficiency notice despite confirmed delivery, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau proposed a $25,000 forfeiture in a Notice of Apparent Liability, characterizing the non-response as willful and continuous. Cogito Tech's U.S. regulatory filings list two American agents for service of process, in City of Industry, California, and Denver, Colorado, but the company's operational headquarters and manufacturing relationships are not disclosed on its public materials. The company has no listed physical retail presence, no published corporate social media beyond a LinkedIn company page, and no stated certifications or standards compliance information on its website. Support is handled through an after-sales email address rather than a phone line. Given the ongoing FCC enforcement action and the unresolved questions about the origin of its hardware, Cogito Tech's public profile is thin relative to established consumer drone brands, and verifiable information is limited mainly to product specifications, its Hong Kong incorporation date, and the details contained in FCC enforcement filings.
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ByRobotToday Reporter Jul 25, 2026The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed fines of $25,000 against eight drone companies for allegedly failing to respond to inquiries regarding national security. The companies, including Cogito Tech Company Limited and Fikaxo Technology Inc., are under scrutiny for potentially marketing equipment that falls under U.S. national security restrictions. This action is significant as it underscores the FCC's commitment to enforcing compliance with national security regulations. The proposed fines stem from the companies' lack of response to Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) related to the marketing of radiofrequency equipment added to the FCC Covered List in December 2025. The FCC emphasizes that these actions are based on non-compliance with investigative requests rather than any confirmed violations of the Covered List. Moving forward, it will be crucial to monitor how these companies respond to the FCC's inquiries and whether they will face further enforcement actions. The investigation highlights the importance of regulatory compliance in the drone industry, particularly concerning national security implications. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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