Drone light shows under threat from FCC's proposed ban

The FCC is considering a retroactive ban on foreign drones, including those already in use. Light show operator Skyworx said the ban would kill its business: its drones weigh under 1.4 kg and have no cameras, thermal imagers or LiDAR. According to PetaPixel, 98.6% of public consultation participants oppose the ban.

• FCC has already banned new foreign drones, including all new DJI models
• Ban may extend to drones with thermal imagers, LiDAR, sprayers and weight over 25 kg
• Skyworx drones weigh under 1.4 kg and carry no cameras or sensors
• 98.6% of FCC consultation respondents opposed the ban