# FCC moves to ban LiDAR-equipped foreign drones from US — classifies the technology as "military-grade" in a proposal that could also hit thermal models and the swarms used in drone light shows

> The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving to ban drones with LiDAR obstacle-avoidance features, a move that would remove a number of popular consumer drones from US shelves.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/fcc-moves-to-ban-lidar-equipped-foreign-drones-from-us-classifies-the-technology-as-military-grade-in-a-proposal-that-could-also-hit-thermal-models-and-the-swarms-used-drone-light-shows?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7899e1855718f50c10ddce)
- **Published:** 2026-08-09
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #dji #drone
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