DJI Pushes Back as US Targets Foreign Drone Supply Chain

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The FCC’s new ban on foreign-made drones is expected to significantly impact Chinese drone giant DJI, the world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer and a top brand among US buyers. While the ruling does not single out any one company, DJI stands to lose access to future US distribution.

DJI criticized the decision, saying no evidence was publicly shared to justify the national security determination. The company maintains its products are secure and reviewed by US agencies, and says it remains committed to the American market. The ban follows a broader Trump-era effort to build a US-controlled drone supply chain and curb foreign influence.