DJI Faces Potential U.S. Ban Without National Security Clearance by 2026

The U.S. defense spending bill grants DJI a one-year window to prove its products are not a security risk or face an automatic ban.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requires DJI to demonstrate to a designated U.S. national security agency that its products pose no security threat within one year.
If no agency conducts the analysis or DJI fails the review, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will add DJI to its 'covered list,' effectively banning its products by 2026.
The potential ban would extend beyond drones to include all DJI products with cameras or radios, such as Osmo cameras and Ronin stabilizers, prohibiting their import and use on U.S. networks.
DJI has criticized the lack of a designated agency for the review process, warning that inaction could lead to an automatic ban without proper evaluation.
The legislation has bipartisan support and is expected to be signed into law by President Biden, leaving DJI to navigate this challenge as the Trump administration takes office next year.