DJI has FCC approval for the Avata 360 and other new drones — and they’re NOT banned

Written by The Drone Girl in Industry News

While everyone’s been panicking (perhaps rightly so) about the Federal Communication Commission’s foreign drone ban, here’s what few people are talking about: DJI has already secured FCC approval for multiple new products that aren’t even on the market yet. And under the current rules, these drones are completely legal to buy and fly in the United States.

It’s a good news the folks over at DJI weren’t procrastinating. Alas, DJI had already pushed through FCC certifications for several highly anticipated products in the weeks leading up to and immediately following the December 22 ban announcement. Perhaps the most exciting of its upcoming lineup of new drones? The long-awaited DJI Avata 360, which received FCC approval on Nov. 19, 2025.

How DJI fits into these new FCC approval rules

What’s actually banned under the FCC rules

Before we get into the new products, let’s clear up the confusion: The FCC ban prevents NEW drone models from getting FCC approval going forward. But any drone that already had FCC authorization can continue to be sold and operated legally.

Think of it like this: If a drone got its FCC ticket before the announcement on Dec. 22, 2025, it’s grandfathered in.

The neatest new products to expect from DJI in 2026 (that you can legally buy/fly in the U.S.

Here are some of the neatest new products to expect from DJI this year — which will also be legal to buy and fly in the U.S.

DJI Avata 360

The DJI Avata 360 (FCC ID: SS3-DVN3NT, approved November 19, 2025) is DJI’s answer to the Antigravity A1 drone that’s been generating buzz in the immersive video space.

According to the FCC filing, the Avata 360 is equipped with extensive wireless communication capabilities designed for multi-band operation across 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, and 5.8 GHz frequency bands. It supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards), and proprietary Short-Range Device communication.

The original DJI Avata revolutionized FPV flying by making it accessible to beginners with its built-in propeller guards and intuitive controls. The Avata 360 appears designed to dominate the emerging 360-degree immersive video market, competing directly with Antigravity’s A1 at what will likely be a more competitive price point.

The Lito series: DJI’s new product line

Toward the end of 2025, DJI registered two drones in an entirely new product line we’ve heard almost nothing about.

DJI Lito 1 (FCC ID: SS3-DGN12, approved December 11, 2025)

The Lito 1 is a wireless communication device available in models DGN12C and DGN12D. It’s engineered for multi-band operation supporting Bluetooth Low Energy, Software Defined Radio, and advanced Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards).

Interestingly, the equipment is classified as a mobile device for RF exposure purposes, evaluated at a separation distance of 200mm. The FCC label is permanently silk-screened within the battery compartment (battery not pre-installed).

DJI Lito X1 (FCC ID: SS3-DGP14, approved November 27, 2025)

The Lito X1 (models DGP14C and DGP14D) appears to be a variant with similar capabilities but different frequency emphasis.

Like the Lito 1, it features comprehensive Wi-Fi support (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth (BLE), and Software Defined Radio functionality. It uses a permanently attached, omnidirectional dipole antenna with maximum gain of 1.5 dBi in the 5.8 GHz band.

What could “Lito” be? Given the timing and technical specs, there’s speculation this could be:

  • A new lightweight consumer drone line
  • An educational/entry-level platform
  • A specialized commercial drone for specific applications
  • Possibly even an e-bike related product (DJI recently launched the Avinox e-bike system)

The lack of rumors or leaks about the Lito series is unusual for DJI. They clearly kept this one close to the vest.

DJI RC Mini

DJI RC Mini (FCC ID: SS3-TKMI2507, approved December 19, 2025) is a remote controller that operates using Software Defined Radio technology across multiple frequency bands:

  • 2.4 GHz (2.4-2.483 GHz)
  • 5 GHz spectrum (5.15-5.35 GHz and 5.725-5.85 GHz)

What’s interesting about the RC Mini:

It demonstrates significant operational flexibility by supporting channel bandwidths ranging from 1.4 MHz up to 80 MHz. That’s an unusually wide range, suggesting this controller is designed to work with multiple drone platforms or future products.

Given the “Mini” designation, this could be:

  • A controller designed specifically for the Mini series (Mini 4K, Mini 4 Pro, future Mini models)
  • A simplified, lower-cost controller option
  • Possibly designed to pair with the mysterious Lito drones

DJI Agras T55

The DJI Agras T50.

DJI AGRAS T55 (FCC ID: SS3-T55A2510, model 3WWDZ-U50C, approved December 19, 2025) is an enterprise drone that’s part of the DJI Agras family of spraying drones.

Why this matters for agriculture: The T55 appears to slot between the existing T50 and T60 models in DJI’s agriculture lineup, likely offering a mid-range option for farmers who need more capability than the T50 but don’t require the full capacity of the T60.

The integration of ADS-B is particularly notable — it shows DJI is taking airspace safety seriously for commercial operations, allowing the drone to detect and avoid other aircraft.

And like the other products on this list: It got FCC approval December 19, 2025. It’s legal.

Beyond the headline products, here are other DJI drones that got recent FCC approvals and remain completely legal:

DJI Neo 2 (July 16, 2025) – Second generation of DJI’s ultra-compact selfie drone
DJI Mini 5 Pro (May 21, 2025) – Next iteration of the popular Mini Pro line
DJI Air 3S (September 16, 2024) – Enhanced version of the Air 3
DJI Flip (November 29, 2024) – New foldable design
DJI Avata 2 (March 18, 2024) – Current FPV platform

Plus recent enterprise/agriculture models:

All of these have FCC authorization. All of these are legal to purchase and operate in the United States.

What this means for you

If you’re a consumer drone pilot

The drones you want are still coming. The Avata 360 will launch. The Mini 5 Pro is available. The Air 3S is on shelves. None of this is banned. You can buy these products legally and fly them legally.

Don’t be confused by some of the headlines. The panic about “no more DJI drones” is in many ways wrong. What’s banned is future approvals for products that don’t exist yet. DJI has already secured approval for their near-term product roadmap.

If you’re a commercial operator

The enterprise products you need are still available. The Agras T55 is approved. The Matrice 400 series is approved. The FlyCart systems are approved. You can continue operating with DJI equipment and you can continue buying new DJI equipment that has FCC authorization.

Yes, eventually there will be a day when these approved models become outdated and you need something newer. But that’s at minimum another year away, but probably longer. And a lot can change in that time (legal challenges, policy reversals, exemptions, negotiations with China, etc.). In fact, just last week the FCC released information about steps to gain exemptions from its own ban.

Policy theater is fun!

Here’s what I find the most fascinating about all this: The government announced a sweeping ban on foreign drones while DJI was literally getting new products approved by the very same FCC that announced the ban.

The Agras T55 and Agras T100S/T70S got FCC approval on December 19. The ban was announced December 22. That’s three days later.

Either the FCC didn’t actually know what was coming (unlikely), or they deliberately continued processing DJI’s applications knowing these products would be grandfathered in under the new rules (more likely).

With this, the politicians got to claim they “banned Chinese drones” while the actual regulatory process continued allowing those same Chinese drones to get approved for sale.

And a happy result for the drone community is that DJI still gets to launch their 2026 product lineup, allowing American consumers get access to the best drones at competitive prices. And hey, the politicians still get their talking points about “unleashing American drone dominance.”

What happens in 2027 and beyond? That’s the real — and perhaps scarier — question. But for now, the drones are coming and they’re legal. And honestly? That Avata 360 looks pretty darn cool.

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