Plan with confidence. Navigate with clarity.
The FCC Covered List update isn’t grounding aircraft today — it’s changing the way operators plan for the future. This is where your forward-looking strategy starts.
A clear look at the FCC Covered List update.
You’ve seen the headlines. DJI and Autel are now on the FCC Covered List. That’s important — but what it really means for you is clarity, not confusion.
Most aircraft can still be flown today. What’s changing is how future approvals, support, and supply chain resilience may play out.
At Vision Aerial, we think about the long game — not fear-based reactions.
This is not a panic page, it’s a planning page.
If drones are mission-critical in your organization — for inspection, mapping, public safety, utilities, infrastructure, or energy workflows — you need a clear continuity plan that’s defensible, auditable, and repeatable.
This page is for:
Ops teams who rely on uptime
Procurement leaders who need clarity
Compliance and risk managers who need evidence
Managers planning the next 12–36 months
Plan first, move when ready.
Inventory & Assess
Know what’s in your fleet. Know your risks. Know your dependencies.
Pilot & Validate
Evaluate U.S.-made, auditable platforms on your schedule.
Migrate & Sustain
Transition when you’re ready — with minimal disruption.
No panic. No forced timelines. Just clarity and options.
Rugged. Reliable. Ready when you are.
American-made platforms built for demanding work deserve attention in a changing landscape.
Vision Aerial provides:
Transparent supply-chain documentation
NDAA compliance where required
Modular payload support
Offline capable workflows
Responsive support and parts availability
FAQs — What operators ask first
Q: What should I do first?
A: Inventory your fleet, assess risk, and build a continuity plan. Our checklist helps with exactly this.
Q: Will old firmware still work?
A: Archived firmware may continue to fly — but long-term support and updates depend on vendor policies and regulatory clarity.
Q: Why consider U.S.-made platforms?
A: Transparent supply chains, local support, and clearer compliance paths reduce strategic risk over time.
Q: Does this update ground my current drones?
A: No. Aircraft on the ground today can still fly. The policy affects future approvals and procurement, not immediate cessation of operations.
Q: Do I need to replace my current systems now?
A: Not unless your internal risk assessment identifies a mission-critical vulnerability. Most teams have an evaluation window.
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UAS Security & Continuity Checklist: The Flight Path to Resilience
This practical checklist helps you:
Document your fleet in minutes
Assess risk with simple scoring
Create an audit-ready migration plan