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Buying a DJI drone in 2026 is a different game. With DJI on the FCC Covered List, the question is no longer which model is best — it's which models you can still legally buy in the US with a real warranty, and which ones will cost you at customs.
Many new DJI products are blocked from US sale by the FCC Covered List. Here's the gear you can order today.
The current DJI Air drone — in stock in the US today while the Air 4 stays blocked.
$1,439.00
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Under 250g, so no FAA registration. The budget DJI you can still buy stateside.
$439
Prefer to skip the DJI ban entirely? Autel's Air-class rival ships freely in the US.
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