DJI sues the FCC for “carelessly” restricting its drones
Ars Technica • • business
Key Points:
- DJI has filed a petition with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to overturn the FCC's import ban on its drones, arguing the FCC exceeded its authority, violated procedures, and breached the Fifth Amendment by adding DJI to its Covered List.
- The FCC's ban, effective since December 23, 2025, targets foreign-made drones deemed national security risks, with exemptions granted only to certain European drones and components from Japan and South Korea, but not to Chinese-made drones like DJI's.
- DJI claims it was never given an opportunity to address the government's concerns before the ban and argues that the FCC's decision unfairly restricts its US business and denies customers access to its technology.
- Separately, DJI is appealing a US district
