Chinese drone maker DJI sues to challenge US import ban on new models
Washington has been cracking down on Chinese-made drones in recent years, and the ban represents a significant escalation
Chinese drone maker DJI said on Tuesday that it had filed suit challenging the US Federal Communications Commission decision to bar imports of all of its new models and critical components.
The ban also includes products from Autel, another China-based drone maker.
DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, said in a statement it had challenged the FCC decision in the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
“It carelessly restricts DJI’s business in the US and summarily denies US customers access to its latest technology,” the Chinese drone maker said.
The FCC decision in December meant that DJI, Autel and other foreign drone companies will not be able to obtain the necessary FCC approval to sell new models of drones or critical components in the US, but they can continue to sell existing versions.
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The FCC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.