U.S. House Committee Advances Legislation To Effectively Ban DJI Drones In U.S.

[VCheng]

Of course, why such a question was even asked?

https://post.smzdm.com/p/a463w6pk/

Linkee no workee.

However, this is the truth:

Drone Regulations in China

Export and Import Restrictions
China has implemented strict regulations on the export of drones, particularly those that could be used for military purposes. While foreign-made drones can be imported into China, the government closely monitors their use and may impose restrictions based on national security concerns.

Domestic Use of Foreign Drones
Foreign drones are not freely sold or used by citizens in China. The Chinese government has regulations that control the types of drones that can be operated domestically. This includes compliance with local laws and regulations regarding drone operations, which can vary by region.

Compliance and Approval
To operate a foreign-made drone in China, users typically need to comply with specific regulations, which may include obtaining permits or approvals from local authorities. The government emphasizes the importance of ensuring that drones are used for legitimate civilian purposes and not for activities that could threaten national security.

In summary, while foreign drones can be imported, their sale and use within China are subject to strict regulations and oversight.

 

[Beijingwalker]

Linkee no workee.

working in China

 

[Beijingwalker]

In summary, while foreign drones can be imported, their sale and use within China are subject to strict regulations and oversight.

All drones, no matter made home or abroad, all are subject to strict regulations in China.

 

[VCheng]

All drones, no matter made home or abroad, all are subject to strict regulations in China.

So China expects free access to rich markets abroad but wants to control free access to its own internal markets to others.

That can no longer be allowed. Either it is a two way street or no traffic.

 

[Beijingwalker]

So China expects free access to rich markets abroad but wants to control free access to its own internal markets to others.

That can no longer be allowed. Either it is a two way street or no traffic.

US also has restrictions on Chinese drones from day one, but China captures the majority of the US drone market, this is why US now reversed the ban, cause it can't go without Chinese drones.

Chinese-made drones, primarily from the company DJI, account for a significant majority of the U.S. market, with figures often cited around 70-80%.

 

[VCheng]

US also has restrictions on Chinese drones from day one, but China captures the majority of the US drone market, this is why US now reversed the ban, cause it can't go without Chinese drones.

Because anyone can freely go buy any drone on the market and use it without being monitored by the government.

Not just drones, China plays utterly unfairly across all of its internal markets being closed to outside competition while expecting the benefits of one-sided free trade for themselves.

This gravy train is coming to a stop, buddy, as it should.

Two way traffic, or none.

 

[Beijingwalker]

This gravy train is coming to a stop, buddy, as it should.

Two way traffic, or none.

Haha, good luck then

DJI already controls around 70 percent of the global commercial drone market and about 80 percent of the U.S. market.

PRC drones dominate more than 90% of the United States’ hobby drone market, 70% of the industrial drone market and over 80% of the first responder market, according to a whitepaper by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International.

 

[VCheng]

Haha, good luck then

No problem, it will just take a little time. After all, China is not the only country with wisdom to play the long game.

 

[冖_冖]

DJI is not the only Chinese drone maker

China's Insta360 flies into US drone market as DJI faces tighter curbs​

Compliance headwinds 'always a risk,' but 'we want to be here,' co-founder says
Antigravity shows off its A1 drone, equipped with a 360-degree camera, at CES

2026 in Las Vegas.
January 10, 2026 02:34 JST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- China's Insta360, the world leader in 360-degree cameras, has stepped up its pursuit of the U.S. drone market's "huge potential" at a time when Chinese rival DJI has been barred from selling new models here.

China's Insta360 flies into US drone market as DJI faces tighter curbs

Compliance headwinds 'always a risk,' but 'we want to be here,' co-founder says

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Insta360 Opens First Flagship Store Outside Asia In New York's Times Square Amid Global Retail Expansion

/PRNewswire/ -- Insta360 officially opened its first flagship retail store outside of Asia on Saturday, September 19, 2026, occupying a prime location at 1515...

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As Insta360 Sells Its 10 Millionth Camera, It Opens First Flagship Store In the US

From being founded as a startup to a Times Square flagship store in just over a decade.

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China’s Insta360 opens first US flagship store in New York’s Times Square

A large group of customers line up outside Insta360's flagship store on opening day

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Insta360 officially opened its first flagship retail store outside of Asia on Saturday, September 19, 2026, occupying a prime location at 1515 Broadway in New York's Times Square. The store opening marks a major milestone in the global imaging brand's international expansion, underscoring its maturity, scale, and long-term commitment to supporting the U.S. market.

The New York flagship arrives as Insta360 surpasses 10 million cameras shipped worldwide, signaling a new stage of global brand momentum and strong leadership in the camera market. According to IDC, Insta360 ranked No.1 in the global 360° camera market, maintaining a significant lead over competitors with a shipment share of nearly 70% in Q1 this year.



"Reaching 10 million cameras shipped worldwide is a milestone we owe to our community, but opening in Times Square is about building lasting roots," said Max Richter, Co-founder and VP of Marketing at Insta360. "This store opening is about more than just selling into the U.S.; it reflects our long-term commitment to the American creator ecosystem. We look forward to continuing our support for local creators, connecting directly with everyday users, and making innovative imaging tech approachable for anyone with a story to tell."

Max Richter high-fiving people waiting in line to enter Insta360’s new flagship New York location

The launch is also part of a broader physical retail strategy that includes a flagship store opened in Tokyo in August, dozens of authorized stores across Asia, and planned European expansion into cities such as Munich.

Insta360 has cultivated strong momentum in the United States since entering the market in 2016, establishing clear category leadership in 360º Cameras*†. Opening an owned flagship in Times Square demonstrates confidence in future North American growth and a desire to build deeper, lasting connections within the U.S. creator ecosystem.