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December 22, 2025, 8:16 AM EST. Florida's 2023 rule grounding Chinese-made police drones sparked local backlash as state-approved American replacements were described as limited, unsafe, or unable to operate at night. A battery fire incident and the perception of reduced capability underscore the practical cost of a ban on DJI gear. Nationwide, the push comes as the FCC weighs placing DJI on the Covered List, threatening new models unless a security review clears them. DJI dominates emergency response, farming, and infrastructure work, with many departments in cities from Kansas City to San Francisco relying on its drones. The policy split is sharp: hawks argue the ban protects security and spurs a U.S. drone industry, while civil-liberties groups warn of surveillance and privacy risks. Florida's experience shows dramatic reliance shifts: from over 90% to about 14% before the ban-illustrative of the policy's fallout.