On December 22, the US Federal Communications Commission issued an announcement to add all non-US-made drone systems and their key components to the “controlled list” on the grounds that related products pose a national security risk. This means that the US will no longer import new foreign drones and related parts; it can only sell old products that have previously been approved by the FCC. This ban seems to treat all countries in the world equally; in fact, it mainly targets China. According to statistics, China accounts for 70% to 80% of the global civil drone market. 90% of the drones in the US consumer market and 70% of the industrial market are produced in China, mainly from DJI. In addition to the complete aircraft, China is also the most important producer of global civilian drone parts such as motors, batteries, and sensors. The Royal United Kingdom Military Defense Research Institute estimates that China supplies 80% of the global civilian small and medium-sized drone market with complete machines and components. CNN commented that the FCC's decision marks “the peak of America's efforts to crack down on Chinese drones over the years.” The development of the technology industry requires open markets and fair competition; the US drone industry will not be strong due to trade protection. Losing Chinese products as foreign competitors will only cause the US drone industry to lose the vitality of technological innovation and the drive to improve quality and reduce costs, and further decline in the midst of settling for the status quo and settling for itself.

On December 22, the US Federal Communications Commission issued an announcement to add all non-US-made drone systems and their key components to the “controlled list” on the grounds that related products pose a national security risk. This means that the US will no longer import new foreign drones and related parts; it can only sell old products that have previously been approved by the FCC. This ban seems to treat all countries in the world equally; in fact, it mainly targets China. According to statistics, China accounts for 70% to 80% of the global civil drone market. 90% of the drones in the US consumer market and 70% of the industrial market are produced in China, mainly from DJI. In addition to the complete aircraft, China is also the most important producer of global civilian drone parts such as motors, batteries, and sensors. The Royal United Kingdom Military Defense Research Institute estimates that China supplies 80% of the global civilian small and medium-sized drone market with complete machines and components. CNN commented that the FCC's decision marks “the peak of America's efforts to crack down on Chinese drones over the years.” The development of the technology industry requires open markets and fair competition; the US drone industry will not be strong due to trade protection. Losing Chinese products as foreign competitors will only cause the US drone industry to lose the vitality of technological innovation and the drive to improve quality and reduce costs, and further decline in the midst of settling for the status quo and settling for itself.