Revocation of Odyssey Robot Authorizations
On August 11, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) released an Order of Revocation (DA 26-839) in ET Docket No. 26-186. The order revokes two equipment authorizations held by Odyssey Robot LLC: FCC ID 2BSYT-FMAWZOD for an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) and FCC ID 2BSYT-YMAWZOD for a Remote Controller.
The Commission took action pursuant to section 302 of the Communications Act and section 2.939(d) of the Commission's rules after determining that Odyssey Robot LLC submitted false statements and representations in its application materials certifying that the devices were not prohibited 'covered' communications equipment under 47 CFR § 2.903.
Regulatory Framework and Covered List Rules
Under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 and FCC rules (47 CFR §§ 1.50002, 1.50003), the FCC maintains a Covered List of equipment and services posing unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. On December 22, 2025, foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems and UAS critical components were added to the Covered List (DA 25-1086).
Under 47 CFR § 2.903 and § 2.911(d)(5)(i)-(ii), applicants for equipment certification must provide signed attestations certifying that the equipment is not covered equipment and stating whether the applicant is an entity producing covered communications equipment. Section 2.939(d) establishes streamlined procedures to revoke authorizations if false statements are made in these attestations.
- Odyssey Robot LLC certified on January 12, 2026, that neither device was covered equipment under section 2.903.
- Equipment certification grants were initially issued for both devices on April 20, 2026.
- Odyssey submitted a declaration claiming the remote controller was designed and manufactured in California and assembled by eTak Worldwide Corporation in Texas, while testing was performed abroad by TÜV Rheinland (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Investigation and Findings
Following allegations published on June 5, 2026, by security researcher Konrad Iturbe, the FCC Enforcement Bureau initiated an investigation (EB-SED-26-00040950). On June 10, 2026, the bureau issued a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Odyssey Robot LLC directing the company to provide equipment marketplace vouchers, business structure details, and manufacturing information. Odyssey did not respond to the LOI or to a subsequent Deficiency Letter issued on June 25, 2026.
On June 29, 2026, the Enforcement Bureau issued an LOI to eTak Worldwide Corporation (EB-SED-26-00041019). On July 13, 2026, eTak responded, stating it had no business relationship, affiliation, or contracts with Odyssey Robot LLC and had performed no assembly services for the company.
On July 21, 2026, OET and PSHSB issued an Order to Show Cause (DA 26-746) giving Odyssey 10 calendar days to respond. Odyssey failed to file a response. The bureaus concluded that the equipment was foreign-produced covered equipment and formally revoked both grants effective August 11, 2026.