Ms Ivy
Active Member
Makes a person wonder what the sales would have been if The Mavic4 would have been released in the USA on time.
Its easy to just blame trump or the USA goverment. But I believe there is a lot more to this story than being told truthfully. We might never know
Sadly I have money in hand to purchase a Mavic4 creative bundle. Yes I live in the USA . But yet . between DJI and the USA goverment. I believe I am in for a very long wait.
I was able to get my Mavic3 serviced Thankfully . But what happens when parts and those repair services are no longer viable for our older drones.. & Just for spite I will never buy a skyidio. YUCK! I'll buy a genuine pig first.
My last last thought on the USA policies on china
' I have to remember the USA customs seizures are not limited to just DJI drones there are others as well.
Autel is also having some issues and have been also added to the US black list. so I think we are all looking at a death spirl of consumer drones in the USA. without the legaliities of a actually drone Ban. No need to make a goverment ban on drones if you make it impossiable to buy the parts and technology that drives the drones. Its sadding that we have allowed this to happen in this country.
Here's why getting drones & LiPo batteries, or other drone components, through US customs are being seized:
- Trade Blacklist: Autel Robotics has been added to the US Department of Commerce's trade blacklist along with DJI . This restricts these drone manufactuers ability to access or transfer certain technologies from the US unless specifically approved. While the blacklist primarily affects their ability to procure US technology, it can create logistical hurdles and potential delays in importing goods, including spare parts & batteries, into the US.
- Security Concerns: The US government has expressed concerns about the security of Chinese-made drones, including those from Autel and DJI. Legislation like the U.S. National Security Drone Act of 2023 aims to blacklist these drones from federal use and could potentially lead to wider public use or restrictions. These security concerns might contribute to increased scrutiny at customs for all components associated with these drones, including their parts & batteries.
- Logistical Challenges: Even without a direct ban on drones and battery imports, the general restrictions and heightened scrutiny due to the blacklist can create logistical challenges for DJI & Autel. This can result in delays and complications when navigating the import process for various components, including parts and batteries
