DJI is taking the Federal Communications Commission to court over its decision to block new drone imports. The company has filed a petition in a federal appeals court, seeking to overturn the FCC’s ruling that bans imports of DJI‘s China-made drones and components.
The dispute centers on the FCC’s decision last December to add drones made in foreign countries to its Covered List, which identifies communications equipment deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security. DJI claims that the FCC “exceeded its statutory authority” in making this decision. As a result of the ruling, DJI and other foreign dronemakers are prevented from importing new drones into the US unless they receive approval from the Department of Defense.
The outcome of this case will have significant implications for DJI and the broader drone industry. If the court rules in favor of DJI, it could potentially overturn the FCC’s decision and allow the company to resume importing drones into the US. On the other hand, if the court upholds the FCC’s ruling, it could have a major impact on DJI‘s business operations in the US and potentially lead to a significant shift in the global drone market.
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