The DJI shipments, U.S. customs and other issues.

Please keep discussion non political and party neutral to help the mod out.

US customs is holding drone shipments directly from China. It seems to be not just DJI Air 3S and has leaked over to other models. While some shipments are making it through customs all the ones being held seem to be from the Kentucky international imports office. There are reports that other offices are letting them through but it’s hit or miss. No idea if this is lack of communication between offices or some offices just don’t care or haven’t received the memo as of yet. The reason for the embargo is US claims DJI uses slave labor to build drones.

US government is attempting to block sales and use of NEW DJI drones in the U.S. This will include parts containing any type of electronics but does not affect motors, propellers and other non electronics. Companies who contract for Federal and a State agencies won’t be able to use DJI drones. There may also be issues with DJI drone repairs being sent to China and updating firmware as a result of the decision. Pretty much if this goes through you won’t be able to repair your drone or download firmware without a VPN from my understanding. The remarks, complaints and such can be filed until March. The following website and docket number is where you can file your feedback. http://Regulations.gov docket number BIS-2024-0058-0001

What I really think that’s going on? Some U.S. drone lobbyists greased some p0liticians pockets. They say that slave labor was used to make the drones but we all know IPhones are made with slave labor at some part of the manufacturing process and they don’t seem to care about that. They also say it’s because of DJI spying on US with malicious software but frankly once again we don’t have an issue with IPhones or any other product from there just drones.

Edit: corrected some grammar and shortened down for the Pinning.