Sen. Scott Urges FCC to Revoke Chinese Drone Approvals Citing National Security Risk

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2025 — Major U.S. lawmakers continue to support stricter initiatives against Chinese technologies, viewing such as security threats.

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., urged the Federal Communications Commission on Monday to revoke equipment authorizations and block devices from Chinese drone makers DJI and Autel Robotics, saying the companies have used shell entities to evade U.S. law and pose unacceptable national-security risks.

Scott’s Oct. 20 letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr praised the Commission’s Oct. 6 announcement that it will vote on an order to prohibit the import or sale of previously authorized equipment on the FCC’s Covered List. Scott said that action would “help operationalize” Section 1709 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which he helped write to increase scrutiny of foreign-controlled drone technology.