The FCC’s foreign drone ban isn’t a ban—it’s a whitelist with 17 exemptions and counting. This week, Ayre CX and Firefly got approved, and the agency just made those exemptions indefinite.
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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.
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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.
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.
$349.00
In Stock
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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