FCC drone ban could put America’s aerial light shows at risk

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The Federal Communications Commission’s proposed crackdown on foreign-made drones is starting to look a lot bigger than a fight over DJI. A major US drone light-show operator is warning that the agency’s proposed definition of “military-grade” unmanned aircraft could sweep up the specialized drones used to create giant aerial displays, even though those aircraft have little in common with military swarming platforms. more…
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