Trump’s Drone Tariffs Could Push Up Prices for Small Consumer Models

Trump announces broad drone tariffs: 100% duties on large UAS with thermal imaging or over 25kg, and 25% on smaller drones under 250g (plus 15% on components from certain countries and 10% for the UK), effectively shrinking the number of affordable consumer drones in the U.S. and likely raising prices. DJI is expected to bear the brunt as newer models face FCC clearance issues, while Antigravity and Insta360 have offered near-competent domestic options; with limited U.S. drone makers and ongoing policy moves, consumer drone access could become pricier and more restricted.