On December 23 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. announced that it would ban all new foreign-made drones, including those by DJI. DJI, a Chinese manufacturer, has dominated the drone market for years now, and it is the brand worst-hit by this ban.
Since the tail-end of 2025, there have been a few new developments — some of them are hopeful too, especially for existing drone owners and non-American manufacturers. I test and review the best drones, so I have been keeping a close eye on the U.S. drone ban. Here's a rundown of what has happened since that fateful day.
