FCC Opens Comment on Blocking Sales of 9 DJI-Linked Brands, and Russ Says U.S. Buyers Are Running Out of Options - DroneXL
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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.

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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.
FCC targets 9 DJI-linked drone brands including Sky Rover X1, plus Xtra’s Muse 2 camera. Russ: if you want the drone, buy now—the window is closing fast, and the comment period is unlikely to help.
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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