US government begins mapping foreign drone parts it might ban

The US Commerce Department is asking for public input to identify specific drone parts and manufacturers linked to foreign adversaries. This is the first step toward banning those parts from US drone systems, especially those used in critical infrastructure.

The US government wants to know exactly which drone parts come from foreign adversaries. This will let it draw a clear line around what is allowed in US drone systems. Companies that make or operate drones will soon need to prove their supply chains are clean, or risk losing access to the US market.