The FCC could start banning DJI drones that have previously been approved, and DJI isn't happy about it
Cameras Drones The FCC could start banning DJI drones that have previously been approved, and DJI isn't happy about it News By David Nield Published 9 August 2026 Taking aim at 'military-grade' drones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. That would affect drones such as the DJI Air 3S, the DJI Avata 360, the DJI Mini 5 Pro, and the DJI Mavic 3T, for example.Drones that weigh over 55 pounds (nearly 25 kilograms) will be included in the retroactive ban, as well models that use docking stations. The criteria laid out by the FCC is broad enough to cover a substantial number of drones in DJI's current range.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: Now, if you've already bought one of these drones in the US, the FCC isn't going to come and take it off you.
- ▪Cameras Drones The FCC could start banning DJI drones that have previously been approved, and DJI isn't happy about it News By David Nield Published 9 August 2026 Taking aim at 'military-grade' drones When you purchase through links on our
- ▪That would affect drones such as the DJI Air 3S, the DJI Avata 360, the DJI Mini 5 Pro, and the DJI Mavic 3T, for example.Drones that weigh over 55 pounds (nearly 25 kilograms) will be included in the retroactive ban, as well models that us
- ▪The criteria laid out by the FCC is broad enough to cover a substantial number of drones in DJI's current range.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: Now, if you've already bought one of these drones in the US, the FCC isn't goi
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Cameras Drones The FCC could start banning DJI drones that have previously been approved, and DJI isn't happy about it News By David Nield Published 9 August 2026 Taking aim at 'military-grade' drones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The DJI Mini 5 Pro is one of the drones that could be under threat (Image credit: Tim Coleman) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The FCC wants to take 'military-grade' DJI drones off saleNumerous DJI models would be affectedYou can comment on the proposals until September 2There's been a ban on new DJI drones and cameras in…
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