Leading Chinese drone maker DJI is at risk of losing its US market by year‐end, where it once captured more than 70% of the commercial drone sector, unless a mandated security audit occurs, Bloomberg is reporting .

Despite mounting pressure, DJI’s appeals fall on deaf ears in Washington, leaving the company scrambling to make its case.

Efforts to engage US policymakers have ramped up in recent months. DJI has deployed an Australia‑based executive to the capital and mobilized a network of lobbyists, all to no avail. Emails and calls requesting dialogue remain unanswered, intensifying concerns that time is running out.

At the heart of the crisis is a clause in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act. It mandates a national security review of foreign-made drones like DJI before Decembe

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