# U.S. Tightens Foreign Drone Restrictions

U.S. restrictions on foreign-made drones, including tariffs of 15% to 100% on some imports and a proposed FCC rule affecting drones with capabilities such as thermal imaging, could increase replacement costs for law-enforcement agencies that rely heavily on DJI equipment. Domestic drone manufacturers may see increased demand, but the signal identifies no specific solicitation or award. Procurement teams and contractors should account for possible price increases and supply constraints when planning replacements or evaluating alternatives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Ocean County Sheriff's Office

### Vendors
- DJI (incumbent)
- Inspired Flight ()
- Birdstop ()

### Sources
- [Efforts to boost U.S. drone makers are costing U.S. police : NPR](https://www.npr.org/2026/10/12/nx-s1-5888604/police-chinese-drones-bans-costs) - NPR