No. DJI is not going out of business. It's still making and selling drones, cameras, gimbals, microphones and power stations around the world. What's changed is the US market: since December 22, 2025, the FCC's Covered List has blocked new foreign-made drone models, including DJI's, from getting FCC authorization. Drones authorized before then stay legal to sell and fly, and the FCC allows updates for them through January 1, 2029.
Why people are asking
A lot of headlines in 2025 and 2026 said "DJI ban." Here's what actually happened in the US:
- December 2025: after a review required by the FY2025 defense bill, the FCC added foreign-produced drones and drone components, plus DJI and Autel communications equipment, to its Covered List.
- 2026: the FCC allowed and then extended firmware updates for existing drones, DJI challenged the decision in the Ninth Circuit, tariffs on imported drones began September 3, and the FCC proposed limits on "military-grade" models such as thermal, LiDAR, spray and dock drones.
- August 2026: a federal appeals court partly reversed a lower court ruling on DJI's Pentagon "Chinese military company" designation and sent one issue back, but DJI remains on that list.
DJI has said the US restrictions have cost it more than $1.5 billion and left 25 unreleased products in limbo. That's a hit to its US business, not a sign the company is closing. Full dates are on our DJI ban timeline.
What it means if you own a DJI drone
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can I keep flying? | Yes. No rule grounds drones people own. |
| Will it keep getting updates? | Allowed through January 1, 2029 for previously authorized drones |
| Can I get repairs and parts? | Yes, for existing models |
| Does DJI Care Refresh still work? | Yes, for covered products bought in the US |
| Do FAA rules change? | No. Registration and Remote ID don't depend on the brand. |
More on this in will the ban affect drones you own and DJI repairs and parts.
What it means if you're buying
- Current models are legal to buy. Drones authorized before December 22, 2025, like the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3S, can still be sold.
- New models are blocked in the US. DJI drones released after the cutoff can't get FCC authorization.
- Prices are higher because of the 2026 tariffs, and some models are hard to find.
- Buy from an authorized dealer so the warranty and Care Refresh apply here.
Osmo cameras and other products
Osmo cameras, gimbals and mics that already have FCC authorization are still legal to sell and use. New DJI products of any kind can't get new authorization while DJI's equipment is on the Covered List. See is DJI Osmo banned.
What could still change
- The court case. The Ninth Circuit could uphold or set aside the December 2025 listing.
- The "military-grade" proposal. If adopted as proposed, it would stop further sales of new thermal, LiDAR, spray and dock models, but not take away ones already owned.
- FCC exceptions for Blue UAS and US-made products end January 1, 2027 unless extended.
None of these would shut DJI down. They affect what can be sold in the US.
Current as of November 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. The FCC's Covered List is the official source.
For the full picture, read is DJI banned in the US, or shop current models in our drones collection.
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