Defense
The R7 Chinese Drone-Killer Sold on eBay: How an Autonomous Interceptor Bypasses US Bans
A Chinese-built autonomous interceptor drone, the R7, is now being sold on eBay to US buyers for $6,999, directly challenging FCC regulations and raising urgent questions for commercial drone operators, Part 107 compliance, and airspace security. The listing, which ships by UPS Ground, arrives amid growing tensions over foreign-made weaponized UAVs entering civilian markets. For operators already navigating BVLOS waivers and RTK restrictions, this development signals a potential crackdown that could reshape the used drone marketplace overnight.
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