SMRTR TechNov 4, 2025Engadget

Why DJI drones might be banned in the US

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China's DJI, which dominates 77% of the US drone market, faces an imminent ban starting December 23 after being placed on government security lists since 2020 over spying concerns. The FCC recently granted itself power to retroactively block DJI drones from US radio frequencies, potentially making existing consumer drones unusable.

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