{"id":104974,"date":"2025-01-03T09:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T14:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/?p=104974"},"modified":"2025-01-06T13:41:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T18:41:32","slug":"commerce-department-issues-nprm-to-limit-use-of-chinese-made-drones-and-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dronelife.com\/2025\/01\/03\/commerce-department-issues-nprm-to-limit-use-of-chinese-made-drones-and-components\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce Department Issues NPRM to Limit Use of Chinese-Made Drones and Components"},"content":{"rendered":"

Proposed Rule Seeks to Secure Drone Supply Chains and Mitigate National Security Risks<\/h3>\n

The U.S. Department of Commerce\u2019s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) aimed at enhancing the security of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) supply chains. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the proposal seeks to address potential vulnerabilities arising from foreign adversaries’ involvement, particularly from China and Russia.<\/p>\n

The ANPRM outlines several areas where public input is needed to guide the potential rule, which falls under Executive Order 13873, \u201cSecuring the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain.\u201d This executive order empowers the Commerce Department to regulate or prohibit transactions involving ICTS linked to foreign adversaries when such transactions pose risks to national security or critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Addressing National Security Risks<\/h3>\n

The Commerce Department emphasized the urgency of safeguarding UAS supply chains. \u201cSecuring the unmanned aircraft systems technology supply chain is critical to safeguarding our national security. This ANPRM is an essential step in protecting the United States from vulnerabilities posed by foreign entities,\u201d stated U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.<\/p>\n

Under Secretary for Industry and Security Alan F. Estevez added, \u201cThe Department of Commerce continues to assess the national security risks posed by foreign adversary involvement in our critical technology supply chains. We welcome public comment on this ANPRM as we seek to proactively understand \u2013 and most effectively address \u2013 these vulnerabilities in the commercial drone market.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Cannon, Executive Director of the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), highlighted the significance of the proposed measures. \u201cThis ANPRM marks a crucial step towards safeguarding the ICTS supply chain against foreign adversarial influences. BIS\u2019s ongoing work will ensure a resilient infrastructure for UAS and protect critical U.S. technologies and data,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Potential Impact of the Rule<\/h3>\n

If the proposed rule is implemented, it could reshape the UAS industry in the United States by limiting or prohibiting the use of drones or their components that are developed, manufactured, or supplied by foreign adversaries such as China and Russia. Specific impacts include:<\/p>\n