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DJI Sues FCC Over Drone Import Ban
24 Feb
Summary
- DJI contests FCC's authority to ban drone imports.
- Company alleges FCC ban violates Fifth Amendment rights.
- DJI seeks to overturn FCC's national security listing.
Drone manufacturer DJI is contesting a December decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that bans imports of its China-made drones and components. DJI has petitioned a federal appeals court, asserting that the FCC overstepped its legal authority by designating their equipment as an unacceptable national security risk.
The FCC's action not only prohibits new drone imports unless approved by the Department of Defense but also grants the agency power to retroactively block previously permitted equipment. DJI contends that this move has inflicted significant damage on its operations and accuses the FCC of infringing upon its Fifth Amendment rights, seeking a court order to invalidate the FCC's directive.
