FCC moves to ban Lidar-equipped foreign drones from US

We're quickly reaching the point where Lidar isn't needed, pure vision workflows are getting much better.

Related:

National Security Determination Threat Posed by Foreign-Produced Robotic Devices [pdf]

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49095714

How’s a Lidar is a national risk?! (It’s easy to build a lidar based drones in a weekend project) Also, knowing plenty of US based drone manufacturers, most of their stuff are dependent on Chinese parts, the radio communication is on top of that list. If I were DJI, I would make Lidar and similar components modular, so they can still sell these drones while consumers can buy these modules later or DIY it, like literally most of the drones, which will be great for other consumers in the world for the easy repairability.

Another move to remove competition for Don Jr.?