Chinese dronemaker DJI files lawsuit to challenge US import ban on new models

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Chinese dronemaker DJI said Tuesday it has filed suit challenging the Federal Communications Commission decision to bar imports of all of its new models and critical components including from China's DJI and Autel.

DJI said in a statement it had challenged the FCC decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

"It carelessly restricts DJI’s business in the U.S. and summarily denies U.S. customers access to its latest technology," the Chinese dronemaker said. The FCC decision in December meant that DJI, Autel and other foreign drone companies will not be able to obtain the necessary FCC approval to sell new models of drones or critical components in the U.S but it can continue to sell existing versions.