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FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizations

[REGULATORY ACTION]

Dec 22, 2025 · DJI · DJI Mavic 3 Pro · Global

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Failure Mode

REGULATORY ACTION

Event Date

Dec 22, 2025

Primary Entity

DJI

Robotic Platform

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

Jurisdiction / Location

Global

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On Dec 22 2025 the FCC added all foreign-produced UAS and UAS critical components to the Covered List, after a National Security Determination (Dec 21 2025) followed an uncompleted NDAA Section 1709 (Countering CCP Drones Act) interagency review by the Dec 23 2025 statutory deadline. Effect: no new FCC authorizations/modifications for covered drones (DJI, Autel); previously authorized models may still be sold; it is a new-authorization block, NOT a use/possession ban.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

DJIView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

DJI Mavic 3 ProView Spec

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.wiley.law/alert-In-Unexpected-First-of-Its-Kind-Action-FCC-Adds-All-Foreign-Produced-Uncrewed-Aircraft-Systems-and-UAS-Critical-Components-to-Covered-List

    https://www.wiley.law/alert-In-Unexpected-First-of-Its-Kind-Action-FCC-Adds-All-Foreign-Produced-Uncrewed-Aircraft-Systems-and-UAS-Critical-Components-to-Covered-List

  • https://dronelife.com/2025/12/04/dji-urges-federal-agencies-to-initiate-ndaa-mandated-security-review-ahead-of-december-deadline/

    https://dronelife.com/2025/12/04/dji-urges-federal-agencies-to-initiate-ndaa-mandated-security-review-ahead-of-december-deadline/

  • https://www.fcc.gov/scc/fcc-coveredList

    https://www.fcc.gov/scc/fcc-coveredList

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizations?

On Dec 22 2025 the FCC added all foreign-produced UAS and UAS critical components to the Covered List, after a National Security Determination (Dec 21 2025) followed an uncompleted NDAA Section 1709 (Countering CCP Drones Act) interagency review by the Dec 23 2025 statutory deadline. Effect: no new FCC authorizations/modifications for covered drones (DJI, Autel); previously authorized models may still be sold; it is a new-authorization block, NOT a use/possession ban. Category-wide (anchored here to the DJI line). Cap-flag: exact FCC docket/order number not confirmed from a .gov primary this pass.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on December 22, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizations?

DJI Mavic 3 Pro by DJI is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Global.

Has anyone responded to FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizations?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizations?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.