You can continue to buy DJI and other Chinese drone products, but those brands can’t import newer models or replacement parts.
It’s now becoming much harder to buy some of the best drones in the US. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced a new ban on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including drones, built outside of the US.
The new rules went into effect on Dec. 23. All foreign-made drones will now automatically be included in the FCC Covered List, unless overruled by the Pentagon or the Department of Homeland Security.
The ban comes from security concerns with a government review finding foreign-made drones pose « unacceptable risks to the national security of the United States and to the safety and security of U.S. persons. »
The biggest impact is on China’s DJI, which is the world’s most popular producer of drones. It will also impact other drone manufacturers, such as Autel.
This new ban doesn’t impact products already on sale, meaning you can continue to buy existing drones from DJI and other Chinese manufacturers.
