The import and sale of foreign-made drones and components are now banned in the US, following action by the Federal Communications Commission, citing the potential of national security risks. The agency's move follows an executive order from the White House in June, banning unmanned aircraft systems and their parts.

The executive order, known as "Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty," stated that the move also has the goal of boosting drone manufacture in the US for use here and for export to the global marketplace.

The ban is expected to have far-reaching effects on drone sellers as well as their customers. Drones are widely used by first responders, farmers, business owners and hobbyists. The ban affects only new products that are not already here in the US.