On June 15, 2026, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued official announcement number DA 26-588, officially removing "toy drones" and "toy drones containing foreign-made parts" from the "Covered List." The specific conditions must be met:

• Weight limit: Maximum takeoff weight ≤ 150 grams;
• Operating range: limited to within line of sight, distance ≤ 100 meters;
• Flight altitude: Maximum continuous flight altitude≤ 300 feet (about 91.4 meters).
• Flight speed: Maximum horizontal speed≤ 10 m/s;
• Endurance: Flight time ≤ 10 minutes;
• No positioning system: No GPS/GNSS or equivalent system (i.e., no return-to-home, waypoint missions, or subject tracking);
• No network connection: No internet, mobile apps, cellular, or Wi-Fi connection capability. Only a dedicated RF link (usually 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz) is allowed between the controller and the drone, and radio frequencies cannot be modified or programmed, and must comply with FCC regulatory requirements;
• No imaging or sensing capabilities: no photo/video camera, microphones, live video feed, onboard recording, or any sensors capable of surveillance or data gathering;
• No modular payload interface: such as airdrop/release mechanisms, search lights and strobes, and micro-FPV cameras, and protection cages, etc.;
• Motor type: Brushless motor not included;
• Market positioning: Explicitly marketed as a toy for recreational use;
• Manufacturer restrictions: Manufacturing entities must not be blacklisted under Section 1709 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA FY2025).

Click this link to view the original DA 26-588 announcement.