The US drone industry will not be strengthened by trade protectionism.

On December 22, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that all non-US manufactured drone systems and their key components would be added to the "restricted list" due to potential national security risks. This means that the US will no longer import new foreign drones and related components, and can only sell previously approved products by the FCC. This ban appears to be impartial to all countries, but in reality, it primarily targets China. Statistics show that China holds 70% to 80% of the global civilian drone market share, with 90% of drones in the US consumer market and 70% in the industrial market being made in China, mainly by DJI. In addition to complete drones, China is also the main producer of key components for global civilian drones such as motors, batteries, and sensors. The UK's Royal United Services Institute estimates that China supplies 80% of complete drones and components for the global civilian small and medium-sized drone market. The decision by the FCC is seen as the culmination of years of efforts by the US to counter Chinese drones. The development of the technology industry requires an open market and fair competition, and the US drone industry will not become stronger through trade protection. Losing Chinese products as foreign competitors will only lead to a loss of innovation and cost reduction in the US drone industry, further diminishing its vitality.