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DJI Lito Drone: Last Chance for US Buyers?
15 Apr
Summary
- DJI's new Lito drone may be the last model certified before a US import ban.
- The Lito drone is reportedly grandfathered in, allowing US sales despite the ban.
- DJI is actively fighting the foreign-made drone ban in legal battles.
DJI has potentially introduced one final drone for the US market before a significant import and sales ban takes effect. The company revealed a teaser for its new Lito drone, with an official unveiling scheduled for April 23. Based on FCC filings, the Lito appears to have obtained certification before the December 22, 2025, deadline, thus being "grandfathered" into the US market.
Leaks suggest the DJI Lito drone will feature a top speed of 18m/s and may not be compatible with current controllers. Visually, it bears a resemblance to the DJI Mini 5 Pro, hinting at its potential placement within DJI's product lineup. This development occurs amidst DJI's ongoing legal fight against the FCC's ban on foreign-made drones, which was implemented in December 2024 and specifically targets Chinese manufacturers.
DJI is actively contesting the ban, having sued the FCC in February, arguing the agency overstepped its authority. While grandfathered drones made before the deadline can still be sold, the future for new DJI models remains uncertain. Despite the ban, there's a possibility for future drone releases if they pass rigorous cyber and hardware assessments, though the specifics of these are unclear.
