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Since December 2025, DJI is on the FCC Covered List: new models can't be imported or sold in the U.S. Drones already here keep flying, but stock is depleting and not being replenished. Here's what the ban means, whether your drone is affected, and what to buy instead.

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Buying guides

Shortlists built from our research, sorted by who they're for and what they actually do well, with the DJI supply picture factored in.

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro
DJIBest Pro Camera
9.4/10

DJI Mavic 4 Pro

9.4/10$2,200 – $3,200Not officially sold in the U.S. (DJI import situation)

Professional and prosumer creators who need the best image quality available.

  • Triple-camera system (28/70/168 mm) with a 100MP Hasselblad main sensor
  • 360-degree rotating gimbal enables shots other drones can't get
  • Class-leading ~51-minute flight time and LiDAR-aided sensing
Flight & camera
10.0
Owner sentiment
9.5
Build
9.5
Value
7.5
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DJI Mini 5 Pro
DJIBest Mini Camera
9.2/10

DJI Mini 5 Pro

9.2/10$1,100 – $1,500Not officially sold in the U.S. (DJI import situation)

Camera-first travelers who want a 1-inch sensor in the smallest serious platform and will verify actual takeoff weight and the U.S. support path.

  • Best-in-class compact camera: 1-inch sensor, RAW stills, 10-bit D-Log M, and 4K/120
  • True vertical capture and 225-degree gimbal roll expand the shot vocabulary
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DJI Air 3S
DJIBest Prosumer Pick
9.1/10

DJI Air 3S

9.1/10$1,100 – $1,500

Serious hobbyists and creators who want flagship-class results without flagship price.

  • Dual camera (1-inch wide + 70 mm tele) covers most real shots
  • Long ~45-minute flight time and LiDAR-assisted obstacle sensing
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DJI Mini 4 Pro
DJIBest Overall (Sub-250g)
9.0/10

DJI Mini 4 Pro

9.0/10$760 – $1,100

Buyers who want the best all-round Mini and can use the recreational sub-250 g registration exception with a standard configuration.

  • Omnidirectional obstacle sensing, rare in a sub-250 g drone
  • Strong 1/1.3-inch sensor with 4K/60 HDR and 10-bit D-Log M
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