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BIS issued an interim final rule easing export controls on certain civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The rule eliminates license requirements for low-risk commercial drones to most Wassenaar Arrangement countries (Country Group A:1) and allows certain UAVs to be exported under License Exception STA to Country Group A:5 partners.
EAR USBureau of Industry and Security (BIS)US
Announced
Jan 19, 2026
Description
The BIS has issued an interim final rule to streamline export controls on certain civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
This update reduces regulatory burden for low-risk commercial drone exports while maintaining national security safeguards.