Russell Hedrick, a North Carolina farmer, flies drones to spray fertilizers on his corn, soybean and wheat fields at a fraction of what

Last month, Congress passed a bill that will ban the sale of new drones by DJI or another firm, Autel Robotics, within a year if a US security review determines they pose an “unacceptable risk” to national security. Congress previously barred the Pentagon in 2019 from buying or using drones and components manufactured in China.

The U.S. Commerce Department is evaluating new regulations that could limit or prohibit the use of Chinese-made drones, citing national security concerns. Public comments on the proposed rules are being accepted until March 4,