Confirmed: the new DJI Air 3S drone is currently blocked by US customs
I already reported that the new DJI Air 3S drone is not listed for sale in the US because of government regulations:
"The DJI Air 3S drone may not be available in the United States due to the Countering CCP Drones Act, which aims to address concerns about data security and potential ties between DJI and the Chinese government"
Now, DJI has posted this on their website:
"A customs-related misunderstanding is currently affecting DJI's ability to import select drones into the United States. This appears to be part of a broader initiative by the Department of Homeland Security to scrutinize the origins of products, particularly in the case of Chinese made drones.
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has cited the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), as the reason for the current holdups. This assertion made against DJI, however, is entirely unfounded and categorically false. There is no reason for CBP to be detaining DJI’s drones. (DJI)"
I do not think this is a misunderstanding. I think this is just the beginning of DJI drones being banned in the US.
The new DJI Air 3S drone is available for sale in Europe Erhardt | Koch | WEX.
Update: DJI sues the US Department of Defense for labeling it a "Chinese Military Company".
DJI Air 3S drone officially announced, not listed for sale in the US