DJI confirms that US customs is holding up its latest consumer drone

DJI's drones, including the latest Air 3S model, are being held up at the US border due to a customs issue. The delay is not related to the proposed US legislation to ban DJI products, but rather a misunderstanding involving the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). DJI claims the assertion is unfounded and categorically false, as it does not have manufacturing facilities in Xinjiang and does not source materials from the region. The company is sending documentation to prove its compliance with UFLPA. The US Customs and Border Protection has not commented on the matter. The US House of Representatives passed a bill to block DJI's drones, but the Senate removed the clause from the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. The clause was later re-introduced as an amendment and could still make it into the final bill. If the bill passes, imports of new DJI drones could be blocked, but current owners would likely still be able to use their drones. DJI has a significant share of the worldwide drone market, with over 70% market share as of 2021, including up to 90% among public safety officials.