Summary
- The FCC proposed a $25,000 fine against each of eight companies.
- The companies allegedly failed to respond to official requests for information.
- Some have previously been linked to Skyrover drones and action cameras resembling DJI products.
- The proposed penalties concern failure to cooperate, not proven violations of U.S.
- restrictions.
- The companies have until July 20, 2026, to respond.
The FCC is intensifying its scrutiny of companies allegedly distributing DJI-linked technology in the United States.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has proposed a $25,000 fine against each of eight companies, claiming that they failed to respond to official requests for information concerning the import and sale of wireless equipment.
The case is particularly significant because U.S. authorities are now examining not only manufacturers themselves, but also companies and brands through which technology from restricted Chinese businesses could continue reaching the American market.
The Eight Companies Named by the FCC
The companies included in the FCC’s enforcement actions are Cogito Tech, Fixaxo Technology, Lyno Dynamics, Skyhigh Tech, Spatial Hover, SZ Knowact, WaveGo Tech, and Xtra Technology.
The U.S. regulator has proposed a $25,000 fine for each company, bringing the combined value of the proposed penalties to $200,000.
According to the FCC, the businesses did not respond to letters of inquiry or to subsequent notices directing them to cooperate.
The companies have until July 20, 2026, to submit their responses. If they fail to do so, the Commission has left open the possibility of additional enforcement measures.
The Possible Links to DJI Products
Some of the companies have previously been associated with products bearing significant similarities to DJI devices.
WaveGo Tech and SZ Knowact have been linked to drones sold under the Skyrover brand, while Xtra Technology has offered action cameras that closely resemble DJI’s Osmo Action lineup.
The FCC is investigating whether the companies directly or indirectly marketed radiofrequency equipment in the United States related to products added to the Covered List on December 22, 2025.
That list includes equipment that U.S. authorities consider a potential risk to national security or to the safety of people in the country.
The Fines Do Not Yet Concern Violations of the Restrictions
An important distinction is that the eight companies are not currently accused of directly violating restrictions covering the equipment under investigation.
The proposed penalties relate solely to their alleged failure to respond to official FCC inquiries.
Their answers could help the Commission determine whether different corporate names or brands are being used to sell products based on technology from manufacturers facing restrictions in the United States.
How the Covered List Affects the Market
Wireless devices require FCC authorization before they can legally be imported, marketed, or sold in the United States.
The addition of a manufacturer or product category to the Covered List severely limits access to new equipment authorizations. This can prevent new drones, cameras, and other wireless devices from entering the U.S. market.
The FCC has also expanded its powers, enabling it to revoke authorizations that were previously granted when a product is later found to contain technology from a restricted company.
Stricter Oversight of Testing Laboratories
The FCC is also considering revoking the recognition of a testing laboratory in China that certifies wireless devices for the U.S. market.
This move indicates that oversight is expanding across the entire equipment authorization process, from manufacturers and importers to the laboratories conducting the required tests.
What We Think
The case suggests that pressure on DJI and the wider Chinese drone ecosystem is entering a new phase. U.S. authorities now appear to be examining every possible route through which the same technology could return under a different name, a development that could significantly affect the availability of new drones and action cameras in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large are the fines proposed by the FCC?
The FCC has proposed a $25,000 fine against each of the eight companies, bringing the combined total to $200,000.
Why are the fines being proposed?
The penalties concern the companies’ alleged failure to respond to official requests for information and subsequent notices from the FCC.
Are the companies accused of violating restrictions involving DJI?
Not at this stage. The current FCC actions concern a failure to cooperate with the investigation rather than a proven violation of the restrictions.
Which products are being examined?
The investigation concerns wireless equipment, with some companies previously associated with Skyrover drones and action cameras resembling DJI products.
What could happen after the deadline?
If the companies do not respond by July 20, 2026, the FCC may consider additional enforcement measures.
