Chinese Drone Company Sues FCC over ‘Covered List’ Decision

Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban

Chinese firm DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has sued the US Federal Communications Commission for adding it to a blacklist which restricts sales in the United States, the company said Wednesday. DJI drone. Photo: DJI. DJI has faced growing scrutiny from Washington in recent years, including for its alleged role in surveilling ethnic minorities in China and its drones reportedly being used extensively by both sides in the war in Ukr…

Chinese drone company sues FCC over 'covered list' decision

A prominent Chinese drone manufacturer is suing the FCC over a decision to limit foreign made drones in the U.S. (Photo by Mark Newman/Getty Images)The Chinese company DJI, known for its suite of camera, civilian and agricultural drones, filed a petition for review with a federal appeals court over a Federal Communications Commission decision to restrict foreign drones in the U.S.  In December, the FCC updated its “covered list,” a list of devic…

Chinese drone company sues FCC over ‘covered list’ decision

A prominent Chinese drone manufacturer is suing the FCC over a decision to limit foreign made drones in the U.S. (Photo by Mark Newman/Getty Images)

DJI Takes the FCC to Court: Inside the Chinese Drone Giant’s Legal Battle Against a U.S. Import Ban

DJI, the world’s dominant consumer drone manufacturer, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, challenging the agency’s decision to place the company on a restricted list that effectively bars it from selling new products in the United States. The legal action, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, marks a dramatic escalation in the years-long standoff between the Shenzhen-bas…

DJI Seeks Court Review as FCC Covered List Expansion Reshapes U.S. Drone Market

Petition challenges December ruling affecting foreign-made UAS and components The U.S. drone industry continues to adjust to a significant regulatory shift following a December 2025 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand its Covered List to include certain foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical components. In response, Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has […] The post DJI Seeks Court Review as FCC …