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Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

What does the DJI ban mean for drone repairs and firmware? I’m an American drone pilot, and I asked DJI all my pressing questions about the upcoming ban

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone.

As an American drone pilot, I’ve watched the drama between Chinese drone giant DJI and the US with growing unease. Now, as the December 23 deadline approaches without a sign of the required security review, my growing unease comes along with a growing list of questions, from the future of DJI drones to what will happen to existing quadcopters.

I reached out to DJI to get the latest update on the ban and ask about everything from firmware to repairs for existing DJI pilots in the US.

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