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The FCC has banned imports, marketing, and sales of new foreign-made drones and components,

including those from China's DJI and O'Tell, citing national security concerns, quoting the journal.

U.S. officials have made efforts for nearly a decade to ban popular China-made drones used by

government agencies

and hobbyists alike, citing national security concerns. This week, Washington is getting what it wants.

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday banned all drones and critical components made

in a foreign country and all communications and video surveillance equipment for major Chinese drone

manufacturers SZDGI technology and

Autel Robotics. The designation means the companies, their subsidiaries and partners won't be able

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