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Elise Stefanik

Elise Stefanik

U.S. Representative (R-NY), Sponsor of Countering CCP Drones Act

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

"Currently, 90% of drones operated by U.S. first responders are made in the People's Republic of China and controlled by the Chinese Communist Party." — 2024

"Communist China is using their monopolistic control over the drone market and telecommunications infrastructure to target Americans' data and closely surveil our critical infrastructure." — Elise Stefanik

Stories

U.S. blocks new foreign drone models in national security crackdown

Rule Changes

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

DJI races to launch its most advanced drone before US market closes

New Capabilities

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