# DJI drone ban still in full-force — but the US government has issued a small software reprieve, and is letting you have your say

> The FCC has extended its waiver on software updates for DJI drones The latest extension ends on January 1, 2029 You can also have your say on the DJI ban The US Federal Communications Commission’s ban on new DJI drones…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/dji-drone-ban-still-in-full-force-but-the-us-government-has-issued-a-small-software-reprieve-and-is-letting-you-have-your-say?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a01f7f8f34ad2564c98afed)
- **Published:** 2026-05-11
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #drones #cameras #dji #software #small #force #full #government
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a01f7f8f34ad2564c98afed

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