U.S. Representative (R-NY), Sponsor of Countering CCP Drones Act
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Key architect of legislative restrictions on DJI
For nearly a decade, Chinese drone manufacturer DJI dominated the U.S. drone market with 70 to 90 percent share, used by hobbyists, farmers, real estate agents, and 90 percent of first responders with drone programs. On December 23, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission added all foreign-made drones and critical components to its Covered List, blocking any new models from receiving the equipment authorization required for U.S. sale.
Updated May 26
No longer in Congress but the legislation she championed led to the current ban framework
DJI controls roughly 77% of the American consumer drone market. On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) blocked all new foreign-made drones from receiving the radio-frequency authorization required for legal US sale.
Updated Mar 26
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