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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 launched the Lito 1 and Lito X1 on April 23, 2026 — the sub-250g pair that retires the Mini brand worldwide. Here’s the confirmed spec sheet, real pricing, and why neither drone is coming to the US.

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The DJI Mini 5 Pro brought a 1-inch sensor and LiDAR to the sub-250g class. Updated for June 2026: how the new Lito line changes the picture, and the catch on US availability.
Going single-brand on creator gear isn't loyalty — it's friction reduction. DJI's pitch: D-Log M color matches across Mavic, Mini, and Osmo Action, native mic pairing, one Fly app. Multi-brand kits cost more in editing and support hell than they save on the receipt.