Chinese dronemaker DJI said it has filed a suit challenging the Federal Communications Commission decision to bar imports of all of its new models and critical components, reports Reuters. The ban also includes products from Autel, another China-based drone maker.
DJI, the world’s largest dronemaker, said in a statement it had challenged the FCC decision in the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. “It carelessly restricts DJI’s business in the US and summarily denies US customers access to its latest technology,” the Chinese dronemaker said.
The FCC decision in December meant that DJI, Autel and other foreign drone companies will not be able to obtain the necessary FCC approval to sell new models of drones or critical components in the US, but it can continue to sell existing versions. In December 2024, Congress ordered DJI and Autel added to the banned list within one year unless a security review deemed it appropriate to continue sales.