Drone/UAV Export Controls (EAR/BIS)

Current understanding

To be populated as evidence accumulates.

2026-09-18 — International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of U.S. Munitions List Category XX(a): cross-connection with itar-usml-category-xx-uuvs: UUVs removed from USML would transition to EAR/BIS jurisdiction, paralleling prior unmanned aerial system export-control transfers. (novelty: 3)
2026-08-28 — Streamlining Export Controls for Drone Exports: cross-connection with drone-export-controls: Both pages track BIS/EAR treatment of unmanned aircraft systems; the new streamlining rule is the operative implementation of the EAR-based drone/UAV export-control regime. (novelty: 3)
2026-08-19 — Adjusting Imports of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Components Into the United States: cross-connection with uas-import-adjustments: Both actions shape U.S. cross-border trade in UAS and components — one on the import side (adjusted entry terms) and one on the export side (EAR/BIS controls). (novelty: 3)
2026-08-14 — Streamlining Export Controls for Drone Exports: BIS final rule eases EAR national-security controls on civilian UAVs: removes wind-gust criterion, raises endurance threshold from 30 minutes to 3 hours, clarifies military-UAV list entries, and preserves military end-use/end-user restrictions. (novelty: 3)