Yes, the big question is: Will the DJI ban impact the Pocket 4 release? We are receiving a lot of questions in our mailbox. I decided to post an article related to this, which will clarify all the questions you may have regarding the Pocket 4 release and the recent DJI ban that occurred on December 23, 2025.
The good news is that one of the two models we have seen has already cleared the FCC benchmark test, so it is very clear that at least one Pocket 4 series camera will become available in the United States of America.
We are going to take a deeper dive into the details to help you understand why the next-generation Pocket series camera is still eligible for a 2026 release in the United States of America.
Understanding the DJI Ban: Implications for U.S. Market Access
In short, any Chinese device with wireless transmitting capabilities and the ability to connect to the internet is considered a potential threat for stealing and storing information on remote servers within China or any other country. That is why not only DJI, but many other manufacturers have been badly impacted.
The most concerning part is that no one is yet ready to scrutinise these products to confirm whether they are actually transmitting any kind of data to foreign servers or not. A federal security audit was mandated under the 2025 NDAA but not conducted by the deadline, leading to an automatic blacklist.
The ban has been implemented by accusing DJI and other companies of sharing user data. Specifically, if we talk about DJI, the company has been requesting official scrutiny to verify that its products do not share data with any international servers that could be a potential risk to the United States of America.
However, DJI failed to get that scrutiny, as none of the agencies were ready to examine the products. As a result, the December 23 deadline was reached, the ban was implemented, and now we are in 2026.
People—especially the DJI consumer base in the United States of America—are now confused about what will happen to the DJI product lineup in the future.
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Does the DJI Ban Impact Osmo Pocket 4’s USA Release?
No, the DJI ban does not directly block the Osmo Pocket 4 standard model release in the USA. The big reason is that DJI proactively completed the FCC certification for the upcoming Pocket 4 camera, and with this quick step, they have secured the future Pocket series release in the United States of America.
If you are a Pocket 3 camera owner, don’t worry—the Pocket 4 camera is about to arrive soon. Initially, we expected a late January release, but sources are currently silent, and there is still a possibility that the announcement date may shift to February or mid-March of 2026.
However, since the DJI Pocket 4 has already received FCC approval, after its official announcement, it should become available on Amazon.com within a week or so.
- FCC Certification Obtained: The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 received FCC approval in November 2025, before the December 23, 2025, deadline for new restrictions on DJI products.
- FCC ID Details: The device’s FCC ID is listed as 2ANDR-OP041 (or variations like 2ANDR-OP04 in some reports), confirming compliance with US radio frequency standards for wireless features.
- Impact of US Ban: Since approval was granted before the ban’s effective date, the Osmo Pocket 4 is not directly blocked and remains eligible for release and sale in the US market.
- Additional Certifications: The device also includes IC certification (23060-OP041) for Canada, and complies with standards like CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003 (B), ensuring broader North American compatibility
Final Thoughts: Osmo Pocket 4’s Path Forward in the USA
So, from the above, it is almost confirmed that the camera release in the United States of America is secured. As for when it is coming and its specifications, yes, we will discuss everything in detail in our upcoming post.
For now, based on the previous information, the Pocket 4 announcement was shifted from December to January. We are already crossing January, and no credible sources are sharing any additional details about the upcoming camera. As we have said earlier possibility that the announcement date may shift to February or mid-March of 2026.
Filed late November 2025; FCC often grants 180-day confidentiality for internal/external images and specs, with docs sealed until May 25, 2026. If not announced by then, details become public
We may have to wait a little longer, but rest assured, since the FCC registration surfaced in late November, DJI roughly gets 180 days from the date of registration to officially reveal the product. Otherwise, all the details, including internal and external images and complete product vitals, would become publicly accessible.
Based on historical patterns, we have seen that DJI usually takes around 111 days (approximately) from the date of FCC registration to announce a product. though 111 days from November 26 lands around mid-March
The DJI ban won’t halt the Osmo Pocket 4’s standard model release in the USA, thanks to timely FCC approval
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