The FCC denied a petition from HobbyKing asking the agency to reconsider its $2,861,128 fine for marketing drone transmitters that did not comply with FCC equipment marketing rules.

The FCC updated its RF device marketing and importation rules to accelerate the timeframe for developing and releasing new wireless devices. The new rules will give innovators more flexibility to engage in crowdfunding and other popular marketing campaigns and, in specific cases, to import devices still under equipment authorization review. These changes will help consumers more quickly access must-have devices that meet the FCC’s stringent authorization requirements, the FCC said.

The FCC proposed rules that would prohibit all future authorizations for communications equipment deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security.

The FCC adopted rules to improve the way the public receives emergency alerts on their mobile phones, televisions and radios.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the proposed membership for its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC).

The FCC announced the post-rebanding availability of 800 MHz channels across the United States.

PCTEL announced receipt of certification from the FCC for its industrial-grade internet of things (IoT) access point.

The Federal emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer.

The Land Mobile Communications Council (LMCC) and the wireless industry’s FCC-certified business/industrial and public-safety advisory committees adopted an addendum to the LMCC’s frequency selection procedures for the T-band.

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced agreements with America’s three largest mobile phone providers to start delivering vertical location information in connection with 9-1-1 calls nationwide in the coming days. This information will help first responders quickly locate 9-1-1 callers in multistory buildings, which will reduce response times and ultimately save lives.