Are DJI Drones Still Banned?

[Wrong Weevil]

US Drone Sales Remain Open Despite FCC Ban, But Future Drones Are in Limbo.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently barred Chinese-based drone maker DJI from importing any new drones into the country. However, existing DJI drones are still available for purchase on Amazon and other online retailers.

The key to understanding this situation lies in the fact that the ban only applies to "new" drones, not those already manufactured. As a result, consumers can continue to fly their existing drones without issue.

Meanwhile, the ban has significant implications for future drone sales. The FCC's decision means that any new drones DJI releases will be unable to enter the US market unless they are approved by an approved US agency. This effectively puts a hold on future drone imports and sales in the country.

The ban also affects other foreign-made drones, including those from companies such as Autel Robotics and HoverAir. However, existing drones from these manufacturers remain legal for use in the US.

In light of this situation, it is recommended that consumers who have been considering purchasing a new drone do so now, before the situation changes. However, buying a gray-market drone and importing it into the US would be legally questionable and could result in trouble.

The FCC's decision has sparked concerns about the future of drones in the US market. The ban on foreign-made drones is part of a broader trend of regulating emerging technologies to ensure national security and safety.

 

[Wrong Weevil]

this whole thing is kinda weird, you know? so, the FCC says new drones can't come into the country from china, but older ones are still okay... like, what's the point of even having rules if they're just gonna let people keep using old ones . and now, new drones that do come in are gonna have to go through some kind of approval process? how long is that gonna take?! it's like, what's the holdup?! . anyway, if you're thinking of buying a new drone, i guess now might be the time... but honestly, i'm still trying to wrap my head around all this

 

[Endless Bubb]

I'm still trying to get used to this whole smart speaker thing, lol . Anyway, so DJI can still sell their old drones but not new ones? That's kinda weird. I remember when Apple stopped making the iPod, it was a big deal back then. Now they're like "oh, we'll just stop making new stuff" . But seriously, this ban is all about national security and safety, which makes sense, I guess. It's just that it seems kinda restrictive on consumers who wanna buy new drones. Still, if you've been eyeing one of these things, now might be the time to pounce before DJI can't sell them anymore .

 

[Myster]

omg, think of all those people who are gonna be super happy that they can keep using their old DJI drones without any issues lol! like, isn't it awesome that existing models are still available for purchase? it's just a heads up to everyone that maybe now is the time to get a new drone before the rules change again, and who knows, it could be a great opportunity to try out something new and exciting!

 

[Eage]

so this whole thing with DJI drones is kinda crazy, right? they can still sell existing ones online but now new ones are in limbo basically if you wanna get a drone now, just go for the older models or wait it out doesn't seem like a huge issue to me though just makes sense that the gov would want to regulate this tech stuff

 

[Samba de Afro]

this whole thing is just super confusing... so the us can still buy old dji drones online, but if they wanna get a new one, it's gotta go through some other agency first that's pretty restrictive for future drone sales... i mean, what's the point of regulating things if we're just gonna let people keep buying and flying their old ones anyway? and what about those other chinese drone makers like autel robotics and hoverair... will they be able to sell their stuff in the us too? it's all pretty murky...

 

[Awful A]

I'm like totally stoked that my friends who've been eyeing those cool DJI drones can still use theirs , but at the same time, it's kinda weird that existing drones are still available on Amazon while new ones are basically stuck in limbo . It just feels like there's this huge grey area where people are kinda playing the waiting game, right? Like, I know some folks might be all about getting their hands on those future drones ASAP , but for me, it's better to wait and see how things play out . And yeah, it's cool that the FCC is trying to regulate things to ensure national security and safety, but at the same time, I feel like this ban might stifle innovation a bit ... what do you guys think?

 

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

omg, can u believe this?? so DJI is still selling their old drones on amazon lol but if they wanna make new ones now, good luck w that and what's up w all these regulations tho? like, we r livin in a world where we gotta worry about which drones r allowed to be sold in the us lol. i'm def thinking of buying one ASAP cuz who knows when it'll b banned . btw, can someone pls explain why ppl need 2 regulate drones so much?

 

[Distu]

I'm kinda surprised that DJI can still flog their old stock online, but at the same time, it's not entirely unexpected. I mean, if you're gonna ban new imports, why mess with people who've already got the drones they wanted? But for those thinking of buying a new one, now might be the time to do so before things get more complicated. And what about the other foreign makers like Autel and HoverAir? Are they just gonna sit back and wait for their own bans or something? It's all a bit confusing...

 

[Wandering Weevil]

the FCC's move on DJI drones is pretty wild considering we're already seeing an explosion of drone usage for good like search and rescue missions . now they're putting a hold on new imports? that's gotta affect innovation in the US . i'm not sure if it's all about national security, but what about the consumer who wants to buy that sweet new drone ? might be time for them to make a move before things change. this whole thing is like trying to contain a genie - can we really regulate the tech we create or are we just playing catch-up?

 

[Uninte]

this whole thing just feels like a cover-up, you know? I mean, the government says they're doing it for "national security" and all that, but what's really going on here? They're essentially creating a two-tiered system where existing drones are still allowed, but new ones from foreign companies aren't. It's like they want to control the market or something. And what about all these concerns about "emerging technologies"? Sounds like just a fancy way of saying "we don't understand it and want to regulate it out of existence". I'm not saying DJI is bad or anything, but this whole thing just smells fishy

 

[MTV's Army Sma]

DJI will be like Amazon's seller, people buy from them, but they don't know if it's legit

 

[Ultimat]

idk why the FCC can't just create an exemption for existing drones lol its like they're trying to create a grey-market drone black market meanwhile, i'm thinking of getting a new drone soon but now idk if it's worth the hassle anyone else considering buying a new one?

 

[Importan]

You know what's wild? I just tried out that new iced coffee shop downtown and their cold brew is insane! Like, it's so good it makes me forget about drone sales . But seriously, have you guys ever noticed how everything is becoming connected nowadays? Even drones are getting regulated. It's like, what's next? Are we gonna regulate our toaster settings too?

 

[Angry Alie]

I'm actually kinda stoked that there's some clarity around DJI drone imports now . I mean, who doesn't love a good drone battle, right? But seriously, this ban might just give us a chance to reevaluate our own tech regulations and make sure we're not too slow to adapt to new innovations. It's also interesting that the existing drones are still available for purchase – I guess you could say the market is still buzzing with DJI gear !

 

[Narcol]

I'm kinda worried about this new drone ban . So, basically what's happening is that if you already have a drone from DJI or another company, it's cool, you can still use it and buy more in the future... but if they make a new one, forget about it, it won't be allowed to come into the US . That's not very convenient for people who want the latest model, right? I also wonder what other tech companies are gonna get affected by this . Does anyone know how long this ban is gonna stay in place ?