FCC Proposes Retroactive Ban on Eight Drone and Camera Companies, Reversing Prior Approvals

The FCC on July 20, 2026, proposed a retroactive ban that would prevent eight companies from continuing to import, distribute, market and sell their drones and cameras in the United States. The agency said it had tentatively concluded the companies sell equipment that should be barred over national security concerns and had temporarily deferred their grantee codes.

The targeted companies are Cogito Tech, Fixaxo Technology, Lyno Dynamics, Skyhigh Tech, Spatial Hover, SZ Knowact, WaveGo Tech and Xtra Technology.

WaveGo Tech and Skyhigh Tech operate the Skyrover brand. Agricultural drone maker XAG is also named. None of the eight responded to earlier FCC requests for information. Two Fridays earlier the FCC had proposed a $25,000 fine against the same companies.

On July 10 it warned that further actions could follow if replies were not received by July 20. Konrad Iturbe identified the companies and brought them to the agency’s attention; the FCC also cited a Verge story on Xtra. The action would affect products already approved before the foreign drone ban, including Xtra’s version of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which remains available on Amazon with next-day shipping.

If the ban takes effect the devices would be removed from major retailers and the company’s own site, though items already purchased would not be affected. The FCC is accepting public comments on the proposal for 30 days. It stated it will consider specific evidence that the companies are not violating the ban.

On the same day the agency announced it is parting ways with Chinese test lab SGS-CSTC Shenzhen.