FCC ban leads to DJI-like drones from brands Xtra and Skyrover

Following the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's ban on registering new foreign drones, the market has unexpectedly begun filling up with devices that look all too familiar. Just weeks after the FCC's decision, drones and action cameras from brands called Xtra and Skyrover have appeared for sale, with designs and concepts that suspiciously resemble DJI products.

According to the South China Morning Post, Xtra presents itself as an American startup registered in Delaware in spring 2025. Yet its lineup of devices almost verbatim copies well-known DJI models. Xtra's drones and cameras not only visually resemble the Osmo Pocket, Osmo Action, and Osmo 360, but also offer nearly identical specifications, raising questions among experts and users.

A similar situation exists with the brand Skyrover. Its S1 and X1 models externally match the popular DJI Mini 2 SE and Mini 4 Pro. However, Skyrover does not disclose the technical specifications of its drones, and lists Hong Kong as its legal address. This means the company still falls under the FCC ban and, like DJI, will be unable to register new models in the U.S. without moving production to American soil.

Neither DJI nor representatives from Xtra and Skyrover have commented on any potential connection between the companies or the similarity of the devices. Against the backdrop of U.S. restrictions, DJI has already begun diversifying its business, including investing in 3D printer manufacturer Elegoo, though officially there has been no talk of "clone projects." Importantly, the FCC ban applies only to registering new drones. Selling existing models and releasing action cameras, like the Osmo line, remains legal for DJI, leaving the company room to maneuver in the American market.