Upset About the DJI Drone Ban in the US? Here’s How You Can Speak Out Today

Far be it from us to get all up into international trade wars and political debates, but it’s been brought to our doorstep as the effective DJI drone ban in the US caused by the Chinese company’s inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List earlier this year has been a major talking point and a real pain in the side for filmmakers and video professional consumers.

With this DJI drone ban now in effect, the Chinese-based company is not allowed to sell new drones to customers in the US. This ban specifically includes new drones like the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, the company's new flagship drone, as well as several others. To make matters worse, DJI appears not to be releasing new products like other gimbals in the US due to the same ban concerns.

Overall, it’s a mess. And if you’re upset or frustrated, DJI has shared some ways you can speak out and submit a comment to the FCC through the Drone Advocacy Alliance here before an appeal is considered next week.

Speak Out on the DJI Drone Ban

Now, the reason we don’t want to get too caught up in this mess is that there’s likely a lot more here at play than what you can glean from a few headlines and press releases. DJI is a giant tech company in China, and the FCC is obviously one of the most important agencies in the United States federal government.

There are geopolitical aspects to this that we admit we aren’t privy to, or simply don’t get. Still, with all that being said, it sucks to see DJI drones enter the market over the past decade and help bring about a fun, cinematic, and affordable way to get high-end aerial video for our collective film and video projects.

DJI is by far the biggest and most popular, and has been the best drone manufacturer for a reason. Without it, there aren’t a ton of great options for drone operators in the US currently.

Submit a Comment to the FCC

Sources from DJI have reached out directly and shared that, as part of its upcoming appeal to be included on the FCC’s Covered List in February 2026, which it cites as a lack of due process and a lack of a fair opportunity to respond, there is a way for US-based drone users to speak out.

The FCC is now seeking public input on whether to grant this appeal now through Monday, May 11th. DJI is encouraging all US-based drone users to share their experiences on how DJI drones impact their work, businesses, communities, and daily lives.

To speak out, you can go through the Drone Advocacy Alliance, which outlines how to submit a comment to the FCC on its website.