U.S. FCC bans foreign-made drones from DJI, others — DJI to be heavily affected by the announcement, with many American drone pilots up in arms due to lack of viable alternatives

December 23, 2025

, By Tom’s Hardware

U.S. FCC bans foreign-made drones from DJI, others — DJI to be heavily affected by the announcement, with many American drone pilots up in arms due to lack of viable alternatives

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The U.S. FCC announced a blanket ban on all new drones and critical components made abroad, while also targeting communications and video-surveillance equipment from DJI and Autel Robotics. According to the Federal Communications Commission (PDF), the White House made a National Security Determination that uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components made in foreign countries pose a threat to the United States.

DJI is the world’s largest drone manufacturer, accounting for around 85% of…

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U.S. FCC bans foreign-made drones from DJI, others — DJI to be heavily affected by the announcement, with many American drone pilots up in arms due to lack of viable alternatives

December 23, 2025

, Published By Tom’s Hardware

U.S. FCC bans foreign-made drones from DJI, others — DJI to be heavily affected by the announcement, with many American drone pilots up in arms due to lack of viable alternatives

The U.S. FCC announced a blanket ban on all new drones and critical components made abroad, while also targeting communications and video-surveillance equipment from DJI and Autel Robotics. According to the Federal Communications Commission (PDF), the White House made a National Security Determination that uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components made in foreign countries pose a threat to the United States.

DJI is the world’s largest drone manufacturer, accounting for around 85% of…

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