# Is DJI Banned in the US? What You Can Still Buy in 2026 > Is DJI banned in the US? A plain summary of the FCC Covered List, which DJI drones you can still buy, the tariff and the seller check. Nov 2026. - Canonical URL: https://webofmike.com/ai-life/cameras/drones/is-dji-banned-can-you-still-buy-a-dji-drone/ - Author: Mike Moore (https://webofmike.com/about/) - Published: 2026-11-14 - Last modified: 2026-11-14 - Tags: AI Life - Cite as: Mike Moore, "Is DJI Banned in the US? What You Can Still Buy in 2026", Web of Mike (webofmike.com), 2026-11-14. https://webofmike.com/ai-life/cameras/drones/is-dji-banned-can-you-still-buy-a-dji-drone/ [AI Life](/ai-life/) / [Cameras](/ai-life/cameras/) / [Drones](/ai-life/cameras/drones/) **Short answer:** no. The FCC blocked new DJI models on December 22, 2025, but models authorized before then are still legal to buy, own and fly. Check the seller, because many Amazon listings are third party. This is a summary, not legal advice. *Last updated: November 14, 2026. Researched comparison from maker specs and named reviews; I have not tested these products myself. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.* ## Quick picks | Pick | Best for | Check it | | --- | --- | --- | | **DJI Flip** | A DJI listed as available in the US | {{< amzn dji-flip "Check the DJI Flip on Amazon" btn />}} | | **DJI Air 3S** | The current DJI Air still sold in the US | {{< amzn dji-air-3s "See the DJI Air 3S on Amazon" btn />}} | | **Potensic Atom 2** | A non-DJI beginner pick | {{< amzn potensic-atom-2 "See the Potensic Atom 2 on Amazon" btn />}} | Some links on this page are Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through one, this site earns a commission at no extra cost to you. ## Is DJI banned in the US? Not for buying or flying models that were authorized before December 22, 2025. [DJI Rumors' US availability tracker](https://djirumor.com/dji-us-availability) explains that on that date the FCC added DJI and Autel equipment to its Covered List, which blocks new equipment authorizations, and that models already authorized remain legal to sell, own and fly. What stopped is DJI's ability to launch new models in the US. This page is a plain summary of those sources, and it is not legal advice. ## What can you still buy? [DJI Rumors' US availability tracker](https://djirumor.com/dji-us-availability) sorts DJI products into three groups: available through authorized US retail, available only through gray-market importers, and not available at all. It lists the DJI Air 3S, Flip, Avata 360, Osmo Action 6, Osmo Pocket 3 and the RS gimbal line as available in the US. It lists the Mini 5 Pro as limited, and the Neo 2 as sold through independent Amazon resellers. It lists newer products such as the Osmo Pocket 4 and Mic Mini 2 as not sold in the US because they have no FCC grant. ## What does the ban not do? According to [DJI Rumors' US availability tracker](https://djirumor.com/dji-us-availability), it does not stop you from owning or flying an existing DJI drone, does not disable drones already in use, and does not prevent retailers from selling existing inventory. DJI shipped firmware for nine US-sold drones on October 20, 2026, under an FCC waiver that runs to at least January 1, 2029, per the same source. ## What about the tariff? A presidential proclamation put a 25 percent tariff on imported consumer drones in effect on September 3, 2026, with no exemption for drones under 250 grams, per [DJI Rumors' US availability tracker](https://djirumor.com/dji-us-availability). That site reported that eight weeks later no drone it tracks on Amazon US cost more than before the duty, because tariffs reach shelf prices as older stock sells through. Prices may change, so compare listings. ## Who is selling DJI drones on Amazon? [DroneXL's early Black Friday drone deals report](https://dronexl.co/2026/11/13/amazon-early-black-friday-drone-deals-two-cost-more/) found that DJI listings on Amazon are often sold by third-party sellers such as "DJI Tech Hub," and noted that stock and prices swing. DJI Rumors says storefronts using DJI-like names are not DJI. Before buying, check the seller, the return policy and whether Amazon ships it. A seller with a clear return policy gives you room to test the drone in the first weeks. ## What should you do if you want a drone now? 1. **Decide whether you need DJI.** The Potensic Atom 2 is Popular Mechanics' pick for beginners. 2. **Pick a model that is already sold in the US,** like the Flip or Air 3S per DJI Rumors. 3. **Check the seller** and return policy. 4. **Check the weight** against the FAA registration rule. 5. **Take the free TRUST test** before you fly. 6. **Do not rely on promises of future models,** since new DJI models cannot be authorized under the current rule. ## Which should you buy? ### DJI Flip DJI Rumors lists the Flip as the budget DJI you can still buy stateside, under 250 grams. - **Buy it if** you want a DJI with guards for a first drone. {{< amzn dji-flip "See the DJI Flip and check today's price" btn />}} - **Skip it if** you want a model with a newer camera. ### DJI Air 3S DJI Rumors lists the Air 3S as the current DJI Air still sold in the US while the Air 4 stays blocked. - **Buy it if** you want better image quality and will register the drone. {{< amzn dji-air-3s "See the DJI Air 3S and check today's price" btn />}} - **Skip it if** you are a beginner. ### Potensic Atom 2 [Popular Mechanics' Potensic Atom 2 review](https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/robots/a70697760/potensic-atom-2-drone-review/) calls it the best drone for anyone starting out, under 250 grams. - **Buy it if** you want a non-DJI option. {{< amzn potensic-atom-2 "See the Potensic Atom 2 and check today's price" btn />}} - **Skip it if** you want the DJI ecosystem. ## What are the FAA rules for flying a drone? This is the factual box, and it applies to every drone on this page. It is not legal advice, so check the sources. - **Registration.** [the FAA's recreational flyer rules](https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers) say you must register a drone that weighs 250 grams (0.55 pounds) or more. [the FAA's drone registration page](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone) adds that Part 107 operators must register every drone regardless of weight. - **TRUST.** Recreational flyers are required by law to pass the free online Recreational UAS Safety Test and carry proof, per [the FAA's TRUST test page](https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers/knowledge_test_updates). - **Remote ID.** [the FAA's Remote ID page](https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/remote_id/3-RID-Remote_ID_Main) explains that registered drones generally need to broadcast Remote ID. - **Flying for pay.** DroneXL notes that flying for pay needs a Part 107 certificate and a registered aircraft at any weight. ## What should existing DJI owners do? If you already own a DJI drone, keep flying it under the same FAA rules as before. Install firmware updates when DJI releases them, because DJI Rumors reports the FCC waiver is what allows updates for pre-cutoff models. Keep your registration current if your drone weighs 250 grams or more, and keep your TRUST proof with you. Buy spare batteries and propellers while they are easy to find, since DJI Rumors notes that DJI ends service for older models on its own schedule, such as the Phantom 4 Pro V2 on October 31, 2026. If you plan to sell your drone, remove it from your registration and reset the aircraft and app. ## What if DJI products disappear from Amazon? Listings change fast. DJI Rumors describes a proposal by the FCC (public notice DA 26-758) that would halt import and marketing of already approved drones in certain categories, and says that as of its last update no final order had been found. If that changes, retailers may stop selling remaining stock. I will refresh this page when sources change, and the date at the top shows when it was last updated. ## What do reviewers agree on? - DJI Rumors and DroneXL agree that DJI listings on Amazon are mostly from third-party sellers. - Popular Mechanics and DJI Rumors agree that existing models remain legal to buy and fly. ## What are the common complaints? - Confusing availability, per DJI Rumors. - Prices that swing with the seller, per DroneXL. I summarize each finding in my own words and name the source. I did not read Amazon customer reviews for this page. ## Should you buy a DJI drone now or wait? Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30, 2026. Those are the real dates, and nothing else on this page is a countdown or a claim that stock is running low, because I can't see Amazon's inventory. - **Buy now if:** the model you want is listed by a seller you trust and you want it before the holidays. - **Wait for the sale if:** you can wait until Black Friday, November 27, 2026, or Cyber Monday, November 30. Waiting can mean the model sells out, because new DJI models cannot be authorized. DroneXL's advice is to check what a drone cost in October before believing a November sale. I don't list prices here because they change by the hour. Open the Amazon listing to see today's price, and compare it with what you saw last week before you decide. ## Is a DJI drone a good gift? It can be, if the buyer checks the seller and the recipient will do the free TRUST test. ## Where to go next - [Drones hub](/ai-life/cameras/drones/): every drone guide - [Best Action Cameras 2026](/ai-life/cameras/action-cameras/best-action-camera/): the other thing in your outdoor bag - [Best Phone Gimbals 2026](/ai-life/cameras/gimbals/best-phone-gimbal/): smooth video without a drone - [Best AI Photo Frames 2026](/ai-life/cameras/photo-frames/best-digital-photo-frame/): where your photos end up - [Best AI Phone Features](/ai-life/gadgets/ai-phones-earbuds/best-ai-phone-features/): what your phone camera does - [Best AI Glasses](/ai-life/gadgets/ai-glasses/): first-person video without holding a camera - [AI Gadget Gift Guide 2026](/ai-life/gadgets/gift-guides/ai-gift-guide-2026/) and [Black Friday AI deals](/ai-life/deals/black-friday/). ## FAQ ### Is DJI banned in the US? DJI was added to the FCC Covered List on December 22, 2025, which blocks new models. Models authorized earlier remain legal to sell, own and fly, per DJI Rumors. ### Which DJI drones can I buy in the US? DJI Rumors lists the Air 3S and Flip as available, the Mini 5 Pro as limited and the Neo 2 through independent Amazon resellers. ### Will my DJI drone stop working? DJI Rumors says no. Existing drones keep working and an FCC waiver lets DJI keep issuing updates until at least January 1, 2029. ### Is there a tariff on drones? DJI Rumors reports a 25 percent tariff on consumer drones since September 3, 2026.