U.S. Customs blocking DJI drone imports

[ryguy80]

Explains why the Air 3S isn’t for sale domestically in the U.S. Seems like the situation is getting uglier than better between the two countries.

DJI says US customs is blocking its drone imports

“A customs-related issue is hindering” drone shipments, DJI claims.

www.theverge.com

 

[mavic3usa]

Have they tried the southern border, seems pretty porous down there.....I jest.

 

[davidarmenb]

This absolutely does explain everything. It is not a shock to me given how much DJI is hated by our idiot politicians.

 

[mavic3usa]

well well well, last night DJI truck was spotted trying to sneak drones in thru the border, doesn't surprise me they got caught:

 

[Greasy]

This absolutely does explain everything. It is not a shock to me given how much DJI is hated by our idiot politicians.

But they love their Chinese Cell Phones lol.

 

[davidarmenb]

But they love their Chinese Cell Phones lol.

Isn’t that interesting? Especially given that said cell phones are imported at numbers 1000s of times greater than all DJI drones ever imported, combined.

 

[Starz]

well well well, last night DJI truck was spotted trying to sneak drones in thru the border, doesn't surprise me they got caught:

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Always interesting what people can create now with a little A.I. image.

 

[MS Coast]

Always interesting what people can create now with a little A.I. image.

"Interesting" wasn't the adjective that came to mind.

 

[ryguy80]

But they love their Chinese Cell Phones lol.

If DJI was headquartered in the U.S. this would be a non-factor. It's why Apple gets away with it.

 

[GFields]

If there were an American-made drone that has the same quality and price, I would buy it. Truth is, there are none!

 

[Spartan Drones]

Explains why the Air 3S isn’t for sale domestically in the U.S. Seems like the situation is getting uglier than better between the two countries.

DJI says US customs is blocking its drone imports

“A customs-related issue is hindering” drone shipments, DJI claims.

www.theverge.com

Just goes to show what $ and good lobbyists can do to your competition.

 

[msinger]

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[davidarmenb]

If there were an American-made drone that has the same quality and price, I would buy it. Truth is, there are none!

I second that. I buy American literally as much as possible, including my vehicles, unless it’s ridiculous, such as paying more for an inferior product.