Key Takeaways: Effective January 7, the FCC revised the “Covered List” to categorically exempt all UAS and UAS critical components included on the DCMA’s Blue UAS list and those that qualify as “domestic end products” under the Buy American Standard. The FCC released guidance for entities to seek Conditional Approval from the DoD or DHS that would exempt the approved entity from restrictions imposed by inclusion on the FCC’s Covered List.
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FCC Excludes Certain Foreign-Produced UAS and UAS Critical Components from Covered List and Provides Guidance for DoD and DHS Conditional Approvals

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