You can fly it and likely there will be no ban on DJI drones already purchased.DJI is not currently servicing or selling drones the USA.People are still buying new drones through several retailers in the USA who likely get them from a foreign country.Ebay has many vendors selling Mavics from South Korea+a few from Japan.It's a fine drone.Good luck with it.
Ok, I saw this article and was wondering.
Is DJI banned in the U.S.? No, but it will be if DJI isn't formally audited by the end of 2025—here's what you need to know.
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This part specifically has me worried.
But if you’re considering a second-hand DJI drone, be careful: DJI introduced a strict new policy on June 19, 2025 that only allows account unbinding, rebinding, or binding requests from the current bound account holder.
This means you’ll need the original owner’s help to transfer ownership and activate the drone under your own DJI account. If the seller can’t or won’t help, you may end up with a drone you can’t fly or update.
When buying used, stick to reputable sources—established drone shops, certified refurbishers, or trusted peer-to-peer platforms with buyer protection. Always confirm the drone can be unbound and rebound to your account before you pay.
DJI has said it will continue supporting existing drones for now, but it’s unclear how long that support will last, especially if a federal ban goes into effect. If the NDAA review isn’t completed by December 23, 2025, and DJI is added to the FCC Covered List, future software updates, warranty service, and parts availability could all be at risk.
Bottom line: DJI drones are still legal to own and fly in the U.S., but it’s a risky time to buy. If you find a used model and can confirm you’ll be able to activate and support it, it might be worth it—just know you’re buying into a lot of uncertainty.
