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This is from ChatGPT query. So only 7 more months before they are ban because the risk assessment doesn’t get done.
As of May 28, 2025, the mandated national security risk assessment of DJI drones, as stipulated by the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), has not yet commenced. The NDAA requires that an "appropriate national security agency" conduct this assessment to determine whether DJI's products pose a threat to U.S. national security. However, no specific agency has been designated to carry out this evaluation, and no timeline has been established for its initiation.viewpoints.dji.comRest of World
The legislation includes a provision that if the risk assessment is not completed by December 31, 2025, DJI will be automatically added to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Covered List. This designation would prohibit the sale of new DJI products and restrict firmware updates for existing devices in the U.S. The FCC's Covered List identifies equipment and services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security .Drone Law and Drone Attorney Assistance+1Rest of World+1
DJI has proactively requested that the top five U.S. national security agencies conduct the required evaluation before the end-of-year deadline. The company has expressed its willingness to demonstrate its privacy controls and security features, emphasizing the importance of a fair and evidence-based assessment process .DroneDJRest of World+2viewpoints.dji.com+2Reddit+2
In the absence of a designated agency and a clear assessment timeline, the future availability of DJI drones, including the Mavic 4 Pro and the anticipated Mini 5 Pro, in the U.S. market remains uncertain. The outcome of this situation will significantly impact consumers, businesses, and public safety agencies that rely on DJI's drone technology.
This is from ChatGPT query. So only 7 more months before they are ban because the risk assessment doesn’t get done.
As of May 28, 2025, the mandated national security risk assessment of DJI drones, as stipulated by the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), has not yet commenced. The NDAA requires that an "appropriate national security agency" conduct this assessment to determine whether DJI's products pose a threat to U.S. national security. However, no specific agency has been designated to carry out this evaluation, and no timeline has been established for its initiation.viewpoints.dji.comRest of World
The legislation includes a provision that if the risk assessment is not completed by December 31, 2025, DJI will be automatically added to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Covered List. This designation would prohibit the sale of new DJI products and restrict firmware updates for existing devices in the U.S. The FCC's Covered List identifies equipment and services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to national security .Drone Law and Drone Attorney Assistance+1Rest of World+1
DJI has proactively requested that the top five U.S. national security agencies conduct the required evaluation before the end-of-year deadline. The company has expressed its willingness to demonstrate its privacy controls and security features, emphasizing the importance of a fair and evidence-based assessment process .DroneDJRest of World+2viewpoints.dji.com+2Reddit+2
In the absence of a designated agency and a clear assessment timeline, the future availability of DJI drones, including the Mavic 4 Pro and the anticipated Mini 5 Pro, in the U.S. market remains uncertain. The outcome of this situation will significantly impact consumers, businesses, and public safety agencies that rely on DJI's drone technology.
