In a move that’s set to shake up the drone scene, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a ban on the future sale of DJI drones, making the “Countering CCP Drones Act” a whole lot closer to becoming law. If the bill gets the Senate’s stamp of approval and President Biden signs it, it’ll mean no more DJI drones can be sold in the U.S. – a major blow to the company that currently dominates over 70% of the global drone market. The ban is part of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and it’s all about those national security fears surrounding DJI’s ties to China. Lawmakers are spooked that DJI drones could be used to snoop on Americans and feed intel back to the Chinese government, given that 6% of DJI is owned by Chinese state-backed firms. There are also concerns that DJI’s success is lining China’s pockets, which doesn’t sit well with U.S. lawmakers looking to curb China’s economic clout. The “Countering CCP Drones Act” specifically aims to bar the FCC from handing out new licenses to DJI and its affiliates, effectively blocking the sale of DJI drones in the States. But here’s the thing – the bill wouldn’t affect DJI drones that folks have already bought. So if you’ve got a DJI drone, you can keep on flying it. But if you were eyeing a new DJI model, you might be out of luck soon. The move has sparked a heated debate, with some arguing…DJI drone ban zooms closer to reality, leaving UAV fans in a flap