A full U.S. ban on DJI products is now on the table. If no federal agency completes a security audit by December 23, 2025, DJI will be placed on the FCC’s “Covered List.” That means no new DJI drones, gimbals, cameras, or accessories can be imported or sold in the U.S.
In this video, we walk through what’s happening, what it means for you, and what steps to take now to protect your gear, your workflow, and your business.
To note: This is all subject to change, this is what we believe to be true right now. We can totally be wrong about things now and later. If you feel we’re off with things or have any ideas of what we should do about this ban – please leave a comment below.
Covered in this episode:
Will your existing DJI drones be bricked?
What the FCC ruling actually bans
What DJI gear is affected (spoiler: it’s not just drones)
What you should stockpile before December 23
Why this happened (and DJI’s side of the story)
Alternatives to DJI for photo and video professionals
How this shifts the future of drone photography in the U.S.
🛠️ What to do now:
Order spare parts
Back up your firmware
Renew cloud services
Prepare for reduced DJI support
