15 fawns a year to 300+. That's what happened when one Bavarian rescue group swapped human search lines for DJI's Matrice 4 thermal drones ahead of mowing season.
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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.
$1,099
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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DJI’s 2026 playbook was never just about new drones—it’s pricing tiers, modular hardware, and firmware rules built for a tougher regulatory world. Updated for June 2026 with a scorecard on how the predictions held up: the FCC Covered List squeeze, FrameTap-style modular gear, and the wave of U.S.-blocked launches.
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