DJI drones and other Chinese makers could face new US ban

In brief: Popular drones from Chinese makers such as DJI could be banned from sale in the United States. According to a new report, Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders this week that will expedite existing reviews on whether these drones pose national security risks.

According to a report by The Washington Post, the White House will announce multiple executive orders relating to Chinese-made drones this week.

The orders don't include an outright ban on Chinese drones in the US. However, they do include provisions for US intelligence agencies to accelerate current reviews of whether Chinese drone makers such as DJI and Autel are national security risks.

In June last year, the House of Representatives rolled out their version of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2025 (NDAA FY25). It resurrected the "Countering CCP Drones Act" – the same provision that previously pushed for a blanket prohibition ...