DJI sues FCC over ‘flawed’ ban on new US drone sales

The world’s largest drone manufacturer is once again taking the US government to court, marking a definitive escalation in a long-running saga of national security, trade protectionism, and technological dominance. DJI has formally filed an appeal with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The petition targets a December 23, 2025, decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to place the company on its “covered list” — a move that effectively bans the authorization and sale of all new DJI drone models in the United States. more…