The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule to change the U.S. export policy for certain Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with the aim of providing greater flexibility in their export and reexport licensing. This adjustment aligns with President Trump's policy change announced in July 2020, and it is aimed at balancing national security and economic interests while staying committed to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). The new policy treats some UAS with specific capabilities as less regulated items, allowing more case-by-case licensing. This change is expected to lead to a slight increase in license applications as it relaxes controls to facilitate the growth of the commercial UAS market.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government now has a new rule to make it a bit easier to sell certain flying robots, like drones, to other countries. This rule means they will look at each request to sell them more carefully and may say yes more often, while still trying to keep everyone safe.