The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) said on Thursday that it is proposing new restrictions and even a possible ban on Chinese and Russian drones, citing the “unacceptable risk” to national security due to the foreign technology used to make them. The move comes after weeks of hundreds of unexplained drone sightings have been peppering the Northeast. “Securing the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) 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,” said US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. According to BIS, it may be possible for foreign adversaries, such as China and Russia, to “remotely access and manipulate these devices, exposing sensitive US data.”

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