"Drone professionals are scared, says Vic Moss, cofounder of the Drone Service Providers Alliance, an advocacy group that represents over 33,000 pilots nationwide. 'We don't have what we need to complete the jobs we do if we don't have DJI drones,' he tells The Verge."
"Just before Christmas, the FCC banned all future 'foreign' drones, not just DJI, from entering the United States. Chinese dronemakers, an estimated 90 percent of the drone market, are out."
"Last year, things were looking up for Zero Zero Robotics, one of the few Chinese dronemakers ever to step out of DJI's shadow in the US. In 2024, my colleague Thomas Ricker gave its HoverAir X1 a glowing review; despite early issues, the company's upscale X1 Pro and Promax made it into Costco and Best Buy stores."
Since the US imposed a ban on DJI products, no other drone manufacturers have stepped in to fill the gap. US companies are prioritizing military contracts over consumer needs. Drone professionals express concern about the lack of alternatives to DJI, which dominates the market. The FCC's ban on foreign drones has further restricted options, leaving many in the industry anxious. Zero Zero Robotics, a potential competitor, has faced setbacks due to the import ban, raising doubts about its future in the US market.
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