U.S. Federal Communications Commission moves to blacklist Chinese drone manufacturer DJI, prohibiting approval of all future models citing national security concerns as the primary justification. The regulatory action raises an interesting market paradox: despite the official ban rationale, approximately 80% of active U.S. law enforcement agencies currently operate on the same drone technology. The move reflects broader geopolitical tensions surrounding critical technology supply chains and foreign hardware in sensitive U.S. infrastructure. Industry observers note the policy signals Washington's intensifying scrutiny of Chinese-manufactured electronics across defense-critical sectors. The decision echoes similar restrictions implemented on telecommunications equipment and semiconductor supply chains, marking another step in the wider technology decoupling between the two nations.