DJI skips US for new flagship drone amid tariffs, security scrutiny

Chinese manufacturer, facing potential ban, says it must 'respond to local conditions'

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DJI's Mavic 4 Pro drone, which features a 100-megapixel main camera, will not be available in the U.S. (Taken from social media post by DJI)

ITSURO FUJINO

GUANGZHOU -- Top Chinese drone maker DJI will not release the latest model in its flagship line in the U.S., a decision likely related to American tariffs on Chinese goods as well as a clampdown on the company over security fears.

The Mavic 4 Pro, which went on sale in China and other markets on May 13, has three cameras -- including wide-angle and telephoto, with the main one boasting a 100-megapixel sensor -- that can rotate 360 degrees in flight. It has been priced at around $2,000 in other markets.

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