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U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are hurting cash-strapped police departments

Published October 12, 2026 5:00 am • Updated October 12, 2026 10:41 am •
U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are hurting cash-strapped police departments
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The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.

The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.

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