DJI challenges FCC drone import ban in Ninth Circuit
TL;DR
DJI has sued the FCC in the Ninth Circuit to overturn the agency’s Covered List ruling that blocks import of new foreign-made drones, claiming the FCC overstepped its authority, violated procedures, and denied constitutional rights; the ban—effective since December 2025—carries exemptions only for some non-Chinese drones and parts, while DJI says the policy harms US customers and its business, amid related DoD listing and ongoing product rumors.
- DJI sues the FCC for “carelessly” restricting its drones Ars Technica
- Chinese dronemaker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models Reuters
- Exclusive: DJI files appeal against FCC over ‘covered list’ designation, citing ‘serious procedural flaws and substantive defects’ Global Times
- Chinese drone company sues FCC over ‘covered list’ decision Iowa Capital Dispatch
- DJI sues to challenge US FCC import ban on foreign-made drones MLex
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