Will the US Government Ban DJI Drones? Here's What We Know So Far

An FCC vote signals a potential retroactive ban of some DJI products. But that doesn't mean you'll have to give up your DJI drone.

Has a DJI drone been on your technology wish list? If so, you might want to get one while you still can. A vote last week by the FCC could mean that future products from drone maker DJI (and products made with some of its technology) could be banned from import and sale in the US.

The FCC voted 3-0 to "close loopholes in the FCC's Covered List and secure America's communication's networks against devices determined to pose an unacceptable risk to national security." In plain English, the vote opens the door to future and retroactive bans ...