Prime Cyber Insights: The Great Drone Blackout and the FCC’s Foreign Tech Ban
Explore the sweeping new FCC regulations that have effectively banned all new foreign-made consumer drones from the American market, leaving hobbyists and the digital economy in a state of technological isolation.
This week on Prime Cyber Insights, we break down the shockwaves following the December 2025 expansion of the FCC's 'Covered List' which now excludes virtually all new foreign drones.
- 🛸 The sudden end of the DJI era in the United States and the impact on the consumer market.
- ⚖️ The legal shift from the National Defense Authorization Act to the FCC's expanded 'Covered List.'
- 🔋 Why 'American-assembled' is no longer enough to bypass strict component-level security standards.
- 📉 The future of the US hobbyist market and the looming risk of a technological time capsule.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal or financial advice regarding international trade or technology compliance.
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