The FBI seized 600+ drones at World Cup events. John Meza's 2-minute church video flight is now a federal case — up to a year in prison. He flew on a day with no match, in a no-fly zone that ran 34 of 39 days. Intent doesn't seem to matter.
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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.
$1,099.00
In Stock
Under 250g, so no FAA registration. The budget DJI you can still buy stateside.
Currently unavailable.
Autel's Air-class rival. Note: Autel is on the Covered List too, so this is existing US stock — not a permanent workaround.
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