DJI vs. Everyone Else: Is There Actually a Worthy Competitor in 2026?
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, All About UAVs may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe in. For years, asking "what's the best drone?" was basically asking "which DJI should I buy?" The company holds roughly 70% of the global drone market, and honestly, it earned that position — polished apps, excellent cameras, and obstacle avoidance that saves beginners from themselves. But 2026 has changed the conversation. In December 2025, the FCC added foreign-made drones to its Covered List, which blocks new DJI models from receiving the FCC authorization they need to enter the US market. Drones already here remain perfectly legal to buy, sell, and fly — but the pipeline of new DJI…