FCC Shoots Down Chinese Drone Maker's Claim That It Got Around the US Foreign Drone Ban
- Posted on August 22, 2026
- By PC Mag
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In brief
The FCC has rejected HoverAir's argument that its Versa drone could evade the US ban on Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft through modular design features. Federal regulators clarified that regardless of the device's configuration or components, any attempt to import, market, or distribute the product within American territory violates existing restrictions. This enforcement action underscores the government's commitment to security measures targeting foreign drone manufacturers.
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FCC Shoots Down Chinese Drone Maker's Claim That It Got Around the US Foreign Drone Ban
HoverAir claimed its Versa drone's modular design allowed it to circumvent the FCC ban. The agency tells PCMag that "importing, marketing, or selling this device" is illegal.
