The ban would also cover re‑shellacked versions of older DJI gear.
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The FCC seeks to prohibit imports and sales of products from several firms suspected of rebranding and re‑housing DJI drones and cameras, namely Cogito, Fikaxo, Lyno Dynamics, Skyhigh Tech, Spatial Hover, SZ Knowact, WaveGo, Xtra and XAG, citing an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.
Previously, the commission had only proposed $25,000 fines for those companies for dodging its inquiries about whether they were selling items under the Covered List. In December 2025 the FCC added all newly manufactured foreign‑made drones and components to that list, which bars their import and sale in the United States over national‑security worries. DJI was the most notable entity impacted by that measure; the company told Engadget it was dissatisfied with the decision and insisted that allegations about its data security lack evidence and instead stem from protectionism that runs counter to an open market.
When the FCC first listed foreign‑made drones on the Covered List, it said the restriction would apply only to new models. The current proposal, however, targets “certain previously authorized equipment” that appears to be re‑shellacked versions of older DJI products. As The Verge notes, the commission voted in October 2025 to grant itself authority to retroactively ban devices from firms on the Covered List; this action could mark the first time it exercises that power.
The FCC is now soliciting public comment, asking for concrete evidence that supports its belief that the named companies are selling re‑shellacked DJI drones and cameras. Comments will be accepted for the next 30 days.
