# The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved - Engadget

> The FCC wants to ban drones with LiDAR that it previously approved This would include several models from DJI, including the consumer-level Air 3S and Mini Pro 5.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2233213/the-fcc-wants-to-ban-drones-with-lidar-that-it-previously-approved/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a79980672a92fdb4add9d82)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #dji #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a79980672a92fdb4add9d82

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