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Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?

Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC’s drone ban?

TL;DRStartup claims its foldable camera isn't legally a drone to avoid FCC regulations.

Why it matters: If the loophole works, it could reshape regulatory enforcement and spawn competitors exploiting classification gray areas.

It’s a camera. It’s a drone. But HoverAir doesn’t want it to be a drone where the FCC is concerned. | Image: HoverAir HoverAir drones always have intriguing gimmicks. This one folds flat to fit in your pocket. This one can land on water. Another can charge inside its carrying…

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