FCC Targets Nine Companies Selling Rebranded DJI Drones as National Security Risk
The FCC is moving to ban products from nine companies that allegedly misrepresented DJI devices, raising national security concerns. One example is the Xtra Muse 2 Pro, which looks a lot like the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, a product not sold in the U.S. In October, the FCC made a historic decision to retroactively revoke approval for certain devices. The companies involved include Cogito, Fikaxo, Lyno Dynamics, and others, all identified as serious threats to U.S. security. While the ban won't be immediate, there’s a 30-day period for public feedback. Customers who already own a Muse won’t be affected, but items in Amazon warehouses might be disposed of. Also, the FCC withdrew recognition of a Chinese testing lab because of ownership issues.
Key facts
- FCC is banning products from nine companies suspected of rebranding DJI devices.
- Xtra Muse 2 Pro is nearly identical to DJI Osmo Pocket 4.
- FCC voted in October to retroactively ban gadgets and is using that power for the first time.
- Companies facing ban: Cogito, Fikaxo, Lyno Dynamics, Skyhigh Tech, Spatial Hover, SZ Knowact, WaveGo, Xtra, XAG.
- FCC claims these brands pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security.
- Ban will not take effect immediately; public comments accepted for 30 days.
- FCC has never provided specific evidence that foreign-made drones threaten national security.
- Xtra Muse 2 costs $700 less than Insta360 Luna Ultra.
- Consumers who already bought a Muse are unaffected; Amazon warehouse devices may be written off.
- DJI was placed on a list for an audit in late 2024, but audit never happened despite DJI's requests in 2025.
- FCC withdrew recognition of SGS-CSTC Shenzhen test lab due to Chinese state ownership of 15%.
Entities
Institutions
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- Cogito
- Fikaxo
- Lyno Dynamics
- Skyhigh Tech
- Spatial Hover
- SZ Knowact
- WaveGo
- Xtra
- XAG
- DJI
- Insta360
- PetaPixel
- The Verge
- SGS-CSTC Shenzhen
- Amazon
Locations
- United States
- China
- Shenzhen