How a Banned DJI Pocket Camera Arrived Cheaply via U.S. Online Stores
A consumer ordered a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro through Temu and received it within days, despite the model being prohibited from import into the United States.
In a recent personal test, the writer bought a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro via the Temu platform, spending $659.28 for a bundled set that includes a microphone and remote control. The camera was dispatched from a logistics hub in Oregon and delivered in four days, illustrating how the banned device can enter the U.S. market through domestic fulfillment centers. Although the FCC has revoked certification for the model, preventing legal import of radio-enabled equipment, the author observed that the unit lacks any FCC identification and defaults to Chinese menus, suggesting it was not an official U.S. version.
DJI stated it does not sell the camera in the United States and has no involvement with third-party sellers, while other marketplaces such as AliExpress, eBay, Mercari, Amazon and Newegg also list the product. The article places this phenomenon within the larger context of a December 2025 ban on foreign drones and related video-surveillance equipment, noting that companies like Xtra and HoverAir are navigating similar regulatory gaps.
Why it matters
It shows how banned tech can still reach U.S. consumers, raising questions about enforcement of import restrictions.
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