Mobilicom's Drone Solutions Designated "Trusted" by U.S. Department of War, Exempt from Import Restrictions

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Mobilicom's drone and robotics solutions have been included in the FCC's first batch of "Trusted Drones" by the U.S. Department of War, granting the company an exemption from critical import restrictions and paving the way for U.S. manufacturing.

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• "Trusted Drone" Designation

  Mobilicom's drone and robotics solutions have been included in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) first batch of "Trusted Drones" as determined by the U.S. Department of War (DoW).

• Exemption from Import Restrictions

  Mobilicom is one of only four companies to receive an exemption from the DoW's Covered List restrictions, which prohibit the import and sale of certain foreign-made drones and critical components into the U.S.

• Broad Product Coverage

  The exemption applies across nearly all of Mobilicom's full suite of offerings, including the SkyHopper product family, Mobile Ground Control Stations, OS3 Cybersecurity software, and ICE electronic warfare protection & datalink cybersecurity software.

• U.S. Manufacturing Expansion Planned

  Mobilicom plans to expand its production capacity into the U.S. by the end of 2026 to meet growing demand and the DoW's "Made-in-America" requirement, aiming to deepen OEM partnerships and capture additional opportunities.

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This designation is a significant strategic win for Mobilicom, positioning it as one of only four companies to receive an exemption from U.S. Department of War import restrictions for foreign-made drones and components. This broad exemption, covering nearly all of Mobilicom's product suite, validates the company's cybersecurity and robust solutions for critical defense and national security applications. The plan to establish U.S. manufacturing by the end of 2026 further strengthens its ability to capture opportunities in the U.S. federal and defense markets by meeting "Made-in-America" requirements. This development significantly enhances Mobilicom's market access and competitive standing in the rapidly growing drone and robotics sector.