FCC Wants To Ban Drones It Already Approved for Sale - Reason Magazine

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.

The FCC just proposed a retroactive ban on DJI-linked drones and cameras it already approved for sale. No public evidence of a threat—just a rule that would force these products off U.S. shelves and leave retailers with unsellable inventory.