<ul><li>The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes new language that gives U.S. agencies one year to assess security risks posed by Chinese drones.</li><li>If the assessment finds an unacceptable level of risk, manufacturers like DJI and Autel could be banned from developing new drone models.</li><li>While the NDAA seems like a win for drone users, the issue of Chinese drone bans is far from settled.</li><li>The national security apparatus has one year to make the determination, and with a new administration coming in January, there is a chance agencies may not do the work and companies will be added to the ban list.</li></ul>

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