As previously reported, today the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented a rule adding foreign-made drones and critical components to its “Covered List” due to national security concerns. This effectively prevents the import and sale of new DJI drone models (and those from other foreign manufacturers like Autel) that require new FCC authorization. However, the rule is forward-looking and does not ban or ground existing drones: all previously FCC-authorized DJI drone models remain fully legal to own, fly, buy (from existing stock), sell, and use in the United States.
There are no recalls, remote disables, or restrictions on operating drones you already own or purchase from current inventory. Retailers can continue selling stock of previously approved models until it’s depleted.

Essentially, all current and past DJI consumer and enterprise drone models are not affected by this rule regarding ownership or use. Popular examples include – as you can see, most of these models are no longer available for sale (check also B&H Photo DJI store):

• Mini series – DJI Mini 4 Pro, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 3, Mini 2, etc.
• Air series – DJI Air 3, Air 2S, etc.
• Mavic series – DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3, etc.
• Avata series – DJI Avata 2, Avata
• Phantom series – Older models like Phantom 4 Pro
• Inspire series – Inspire 3, Inspire 2
• Matrice series – Enterprise models like Matrice 350 RTK, Matrice 300, etc.
• FPV drones and others like DJI Neo, Flip, etc.

Future unreleased or newly designed DJI models (or major new components) will not receive FCC approval for U.S. sale unless explicitly exempted by agencies such as the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.

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The United States is just days away from a DJI drone ban, driven by a provision in the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Section 1709 mandates that the US National Security Agency conduct a formal risk assessment of DJI (and Autel Robotics) by December 23, 2025. Despite DJI’s repeated requests for the audit, including formal letters to multiple agencies since early 2025, no agency has initiated or completed the review. If the deadline passes without action, DJI will automatically be added to the FCC’s “Covered List,” effectively blocking FCC authorization for new DJI products and halting their import and sale in the U.S.

⇒ This could be your last chance to get a DJI drone in the US:  check Amazon and B&H Photo for their current availability and pricing.

Existing DJI drones already in the U.S. will remain legal to own, fly, and use, with no immediate grounding. However, future access to new models, official parts, repairs, and firmware updates could become limited or unavailable.

This outcome stems from national security concerns over DJI’s Chinese origins, including fears of data transmission risks or ties to the Chinese government, allegations DJI has long denied, pointing to independent audits showing no backdoors and features like offline data modes. DJI dominates over 70% of the U.S. drone market, powering critical operations for public safety agencies (over 80% of law enforcement drone programs), farmers, filmmakers, and hobbyists. Critics warn that an automatic ban, driven by legislative inaction rather than evidence, could disrupt these users without affordable American alternatives ready to fill the gap.

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