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The GUARD Act Just Changed Everything: What Drone Operators Need to Know About the New Robotics Ban
Congress just dropped a bomb on the commercial drone industry. The GUARD Act of 2026 will extend the FCC Covered List—which already blocks Huawei and ZTE—to all robotics, including every DJI drone with a data link. If passed, RTK surveyors, Part 107 mapping firms, and BVLOS operators flying DJI equipment beyond visual line of sight could face immediate grounding. Second-hand DJI values may collapse overnight. Reboot Hub breaks down what the bill means for your fleet, your airspace, and your budget.
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