
FCC Catches a US Drone Vendor Lying About Possible DJI-Created Product - PCMag UK
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The DJI “ban” is no longer a what-if. The FCC added DJI to its Covered List around Dec 23, 2025. Here’s what actually changed, what didn’t, and where the fight stands in 2026.
A US drone vendor told the FCC its product was assembled in Texas. The assembler says it never happened — and the test report shows testing in Shenzhen. The FCC is revoking its equipment authorization.
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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