EQUIPThe Verge · 5h ago
I bought DJI’s banned camera — it was cheap and easy
Executive Brief
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Recent trade restrictions on DJI Osmo Pocket 4 series cameras have failed to limit domestic availability. US consumers are currently utilizing major e-commerce platforms and third-party marketplaces to bypass the federal ban with minimal friction.
- 01Banned DJI camera models remain readily accessible to US buyers through mainstream online retail platforms
- 02Third-party marketplaces like eBay and Temu are facilitating the distribution of restricted hardware
- 03Current enforcement mechanisms are insufficient to prevent the acquisition of illicit consumer electronics
- 04Acquisition of prohibited surveillance-capable devices requires no specialized technical knowledge or underground access
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As a kid, I always imagined the "black market" would be like the movies: Shady vendors hawking illicit goods along dusty streets. But if you want a banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 or Pocket 4 Pro camera in the US, you can just reach for your phone. They're on Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Mercari - even […]