DJI drone out of stock in USA – Update & news on DJI ban, tariff, boycott, stop sales in USA store

00:00 Introduction
03:27 What is the availability now and why the stop-sale?
04:37 Can you fly your existing drones?
05:00 What happens when you crash?
05:22 What about DJI Care?
06:40 Who is affected? Consumers, content creators, industry
08:40 What are the alternatives from US companies?
10:10 What are the other Chinese alternatives? What about used?
11:10 What about buying from another country and importing them in?

The video discusses the DJI stop-sale of drones in the United States, which began seven days prior to the video’s recording (0:00). This move by DJI is a response to persistent efforts by the US government over the past five years to tariff or ban their drones (0:49). DJI, being a private company with a dominant 90% global market share (2:02), decided to boycott the US market due to blocked shipments by customs and border protection (1:28).

Here’s a breakdown of the situation and its implications:

Stop Sale and Availability: DJI has ceased selling drones on its official US website, marking all items as “out of stock” (0:27). They are also no longer supplying retailers like Best Buy, Adorama, and B&H (3:54). While Amazon might still be getting some drones directly from China, this is uncertain and expected to be limited (4:02). eBay remains a source, but prices are expected to rise due to limited supply (4:17).
Flying Existing Drones: Users can still fly their existing DJI drones in the US without issues (4:35).
Repairs and DJI Care: Obtaining parts and repairs will become more difficult (4:57). DJI Care coverage, which offers replacements for damaged drones, can no longer be purchased for new drones (5:46). Existing DJI Care coverage will be honored, but new sign-ups are halted due to limited inventory for replacements and repairs (5:36, 5:59).
Affected Parties: The US consumer is the most impacted, especially enthusiasts and those who use drones for recreation or professional work (6:40). Retailers are also significantly affected as DJI drones are a major revenue source for them (7:23). Industries like agriculture that rely on drones for tasks like spraying crops will face challenges (7:57).
Alternatives:
US Companies: There are currently no competitive US alternatives in the consumer drone space. US companies like Skyo and USR Robotics focus on government and military work, with drones priced at $4,000 to $30,000, making them unaffordable for consumers (8:40).
Other Chinese Companies: Smaller Chinese manufacturers like Hover Air (10:10), Potensic (10:22), Hotel (10:25), Ruko, and Holy Stone (10:27) are still available and not yet subject to the ban.
Consumer Options: Users are advised to stock up on batteries and get repairs done now (10:41). Options for purchasing drones include Amazon, eBay, and Facebook Marketplace, with the potential for finding deals from unaware sellers (10:58). Importing from friends in Canada or Mexico is also a possibility, though shipping may be costly and customs might eventually block new, boxed drones (11:22).

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