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U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch

Oct 12, 2026 · Jaclyn Diaz

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U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch
Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Fennessy lifts an Ocean County Sheriff
Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Fennessy lifts an Ocean County Sheriff

The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.

(Image credit: Albert Yee for NPR)

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