DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the USSee all StoriesPosted Aug 12, 2026 at 4:27 PM UTCSThe VergeSean HollisterThat lying drone company we caught? The FCC has now banned Odyssey Robot.Empty offices. Bald-faced lies. No real consequences. Our investigation suggests it’s cheap and easy to dodge the US drone ban — but at least the FCC is revoking Odyssey Robot’s authorizations after we made the agency aware. The FCC’s order doesn’t begin to explore whether Odyssey might be DJI in disguise.How Odyssey Robot snuck past the FCC — until journalists stepped inSean HollisterJul 24Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Sean HollisterLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularXbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screenGoogle’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new softwareGoogle’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’tWhy your Amazon order confirmation emails have become so unhelpfulMark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand how to liveThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.