China Brings Brushless Motors and Other Components of Drones with Specific Performance Indicators Under Export Controls

Date2026.10.19

LocationChina

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On October 19, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs, and the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission issued an announcement placing brushless motors, electronic speed controllers and carbon fiber propellers for drones with specific performance indicators under export controls; they may not be exported without a permit, and the new rules take effect on November 18.

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This event China Brings Brushless Motors and Other Components of Drones with Specific Performance Indicators Under Export Controls 2026.10.19 · Reported

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Sayings · 2026-10-20 06:01 On October 19, the Ministry of Commerce, the General Administration of Customs, and the Equipment Development Department of the Central Military Commission announced that brushless motors, electronic speed controllers, and carbon fiber propeller blades for drones of specific performance would be brought under export controls, effective November 18.

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