President Trump's order could prevent Chinese drone makers, including DJI, from releasing new models in the US



The global drone market is dominated by Chinese manufacturers such as DJI, while American manufacturers are struggling. President Trump is expected to sign a presidential order that could change this situation and make it more difficult to sell new Chinese-made drones in the United States.

Trump expected to sign executive orders targeting Chinese drone-makers like DJI - The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/05/30/trump-executive-orders-china-drones/

Trump's Next Executive Orders Could Ban US Sales of Chinese Drones | PCMag
https://www.pcmag.com/news/trump-administration-could-end-chinese-drone-sales

American drone manufacturers are struggling in the global drone market. Meanwhile, Chinese drone manufacturers are bringing cheap, high-performance drones to the market and winning over many users. DJI in particular is popular with a wide range of users, from hobbyists to those searching for and rescuing lost people and those doing professional work such as oil and gas surveys.

According to a report from the daily Washington Post, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order soon on drone regulation that will likely update federal regulations on where commercial drones can legally be flown.

In recent years, there have been many incidents of unauthorized drones flying over US military bases in the United States.

It turns out that mysterious drones repeatedly invaded US air bases, causing NASA research aircraft to be deployed - GIGAZINE



If signed, the order would impose new licensing requirements on drone manufacturers deemed to pose a 'national security risk.'

'Connected cars' that use Chinese technology have been deemed to pose a 'national security risk,' and the government has decided to ban their import and sale in the United States.

The US will impose restrictions on 'connected cars' that use Chinese technology, effectively banning all Chinese cars - GIGAZINE



Similarly, in the case of drones, Chinese manufacturers such as DJI and Autel will likely not be able to sell new models.

According to sources, the executive order also included language directing the federal government to actively support American drone manufacturers.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented that China has stopped selling drones to Western countries and Ukraine, but continues to ship them to Russia.

China Cut Drone Sales to West But Supplies Them to Russia, Ukraine Says - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-29/china-cut-drone-sales-to-west-but-supplies-them-to-russia-ukraine-says

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