The United States has banned the import and sale of new foreign-made drone models, dealing a major setback to China’s largest drone maker, DJI.
FCC announces ban on new Chinese-made drones over national security concerns https://t.co/d8Zz5DCgzD
— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 23, 2025
The Federal Communications Commission added DJI and other foreign drone producers to its “Covered List,” citing unacceptable national security risks. The rule blocks future models and key components but does not affect drones already approved or currently in use.
The decision follows a mandate in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act and aligns with President Donald Trump’s push to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Trump signed an executive order in June to accelerate domestic drone production and protect US airspace.
The FCC is restricting new foreign-made drone models on national security grounds.
— Shay Boloor (@StockSavvyShay) December 22, 2025
That shifts future drone adoption toward U.S.-controlled stacks across hardware, software & supply chains:
• $ONDS is about connectivity
• $TDY is about sensing & targeting
• $PLTR is about… https://t.co/v0YVNnHidQ pic.twitter.com/j3QYjnlQCk
DJI, which controls about 70 percent of the global drone market, said the move lacks transparency and evidence. China’s foreign ministry condemned the ban as discriminatory.
US officials argue foreign drones could enable surveillance and data theft. Similar restrictions already apply to Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE.
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