The long-anticipated ban on DJI drones in the United States has now been enacted, but the new regulation extends beyond DJI. The US government has prohibited the sale of all foreign-manufactured drones and their critical components. Among consumer brands, DJI faces the greatest impact.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cited determinations from several national security agencies, stating that drones and key parts produced abroad present an unacceptable risk to US national security.
"Today, based on an Executive Branch national security determination, the FCC has added foreign-produced UAS (drones) and foreign-produced UAS critical component parts to the FCC’s Covered List on a going forward basis. President Trump has been clear that his Administration will… pic.twitter.com/tVLlsBeOfw
— Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) December 22, 2025
The restrictions apply only to new drone sales. Owners of existing foreign-made drones may continue using their devices. Additionally, retailers are allowed to sell units pre-approved by the FCC; the ban targets future models. In certain cases, the Departments of Defense or Homeland Security may grant exemptions for specific new drones.
DJI responded by emphasizing that its products "are among the safest and most secure on the market, supported by years of reviews conducted by US government agencies and independent third parties." The company also criticized the ban as protectionist, asserting that concerns about DJI’s data security lack evidence and conflict with principles of an open market.
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