fcc_ecfs:FCC-2026-2905-0001:26110048197
Rick McClellandOpposeIndividual
Summary: The commenter opposes the proposed ban on certain UAS products and components, arguing that they are essential for their livelihood and that no viable American alternatives exist. They contend that the products are consumer goods rather than national security concerns and should be allowed to compete in a free market.
Do not ban these products! Buying and using these products are my career and your actions are making it more difficult to sustain a living. There are not good American alternatives to these products, including the blanket ban on DJI drones and gimbals. Any alternatives are usually more expensive, which again, gets back to making it harder to sustain a living and invest for single owner and small businesses.
It's not our fault that American companies long ago made the decision to outsource their manufacturing. These products are not matters of national security. They're consumer cameras. The companies should be allowed to compete in the free market just like any other. Quit banning these companies and the gear they produce as a proxy for misguided trade policies.