Regulations on Drones Entering the United States | USCIB
Foreign ATA Carnet holders bringing drones or drone-related equipment into the United States and US ATA Carnet holders seeking to re-import drones or drone-related equipment should be aware that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is increasing enforcement of certain prohibited drone manufacturers and models under ongoing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) national security reviews. Before
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