FCC moves to ban Lidar-equipped foreign drones from US

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to ban drones equipped with LiDAR obstacle-avoidance technology from foreign manufacturers, citing national security concerns. The proposed restriction would primarily affect devices from companies like DJI, which dominate the consumer drone market with LiDAR-equipped models. The FCC's action reflects broader concerns about foreign surveillance capabilities and data collection by unmanned aerial vehicles operating in U.S. airspace.