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DJI Air 3S Drone Faces US Customs Hold-Up Over Forced Labor Allegations

USA Customs Halts DJI’s Latest Consumer Drone Shipments, But The Manufacturer Disputes Claims Of forced Labor Links As "Categorically False."   DJI, the leading global drone manufacturer, has confirmed that several of its drone models, including the newly launched Air 3S, are being detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the U.S. border. According to a company blog post, the holdup is attributed to concerns raised under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), a U.S. law designed to prevent goods produced with forced labor, particularly from China's Xinjiang region, from entering the country. DJI’s Response to Forced Labor Allegations DJI, widely known for its innovative consumer and professional drones, has strongly rejected the allegations, labeling them "categorically false." The company emphasized that its operations are fully compliant with the UFLPA, stating that it neither manufactures in nor sources materials from the Xinjiang regi...