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DJI Challenges FCC Ban on Drone Imports in Court

2/25/2026

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Story summary
  • DJI filed a petition in an appeals court challenging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s December ban on importing its drones and components.
  • DJI argues the FCC overstepped its authority by adding foreign-made drones to the Covered List.
  • The company says the ban has harmed its business and violated the Fifth Amendment.
  • The FCC's decision also allows retroactive blocking of previously approved equipment, signaling broader import restrictions.