FCC grants two-year software lifeline for DJI drone and TP-Link router owners

The FCC has extended the deadline for foreign-made drones and Wi-Fi routers to receive essential firmware and software updates until 1 January 2029. This reversal provides a crucial two-year lifeline for DJI and TP-Link owners, balancing national security concerns with the immediate need to patch critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities on millions of active devices.