# This Popular Drone Brand Is Now Officially Banned In The US (But There's A Catch)

> Over the past couple of years, drone-maker DJI has fought against the specter of a looming ban in the U. S. over allegations of a national security threat and its perceived ties to China's defense industrial base.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2059566/dji-drone-ban-united-states-which-models-affected/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=694b0c62ac74808f038dcebb)
- **Published:** 2025-12-23
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drones #cameras #dji #banned #brand #catch #officially #popular
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