Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 24, 2026 at 06:07 PM

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DJI, the world's largest drone maker, is suing the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. The lawsuit challenges the FCC's December decision to ban imports of all new DJI drone models and critical components, as well as those from Autel, another China-based drone maker. DJI argues the FCC's decision restricts its business in the US and denies customers access to its latest technology. The ban prevents DJI and Autel from obtaining FCC approval to sell new drone models or components in the US, although existing versions can still be sold. The FCC has not yet responded to requests for comment.

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US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit 50% Autel ×260% China ×260% Federal Communications Commission ×370% United States ×380% DJI ×590%

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dji 100% us import ban 90% drone maker 90% federal communications commission 80% fcc approval 70% us court of appeals 60% autel 60% drone technology 50% critical components 50%

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