- No — you can’t buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (or the dual-lens Pocket 4P) new in the US. DJI can’t get the FCC authorization required to legally sell or import it for the US market.
- The block comes from the FCC’s Covered List: DJI was added in late December 2025 after a US national-security audit required by the 2025 NDAA went uncompleted, freezing certification of any new DJI hardware.
- It’s not retroactive. Already-approved DJI gear — including the Osmo Pocket 3 — remains legal to sell, and that’s the single easiest legal way to get the Pocket experience today (about $419).
- Grey-market imports exist (eBay, overseas retailers), but you give up US warranty, DJI US support and any recourse if it arrives dead — and you’re relying on a seller, not DJI.
- Your best legal alternatives: the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (~$419), the Insta360 Luna Ultra (~$769), or the rebadged Xtra Muse 2 Pro that ships to the US under a different name.
DJI built one of the most loved creator cameras of the last few years, then released its newest version — the Osmo Pocket 4 — into a US market that legally can’t sell it. If you’re an American creator who wants that tiny stabilized 1-inch-sensor camera, you’ve probably already run into a wall of “out of stock,” “not available in your region,” or sketchy third-party listings. So here’s the straight answer to the question everyone’s asking, plus what you can actually do about it.
This is a guide, not a workaround pitch. We’ll cover exactly why the Pocket 4 is blocked, what the grey market really costs you, and the legal alternatives that get you most of the way there — including one DJI camera you can still buy brand new today.
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The Short Answer: No, Not New From DJI
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 — revealed in April 2026 with a 1-inch sensor, 4K video up to 240fps, 6K/30, a 14-stop dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log — is not available for sale in the United States, and the dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4P faces the same block. DJI hasn’t quietly skipped the US market by choice. As DJI’s Daisy Kong told The Verge, “the application for authorization is still pending.” Until that changes, no US retailer can legally stock it, and DJI can’t ship it here.
Why the DJI Pocket 4 Is Blocked
The mechanism is the FCC’s Covered List. DJI was added to it in late December 2025, an automatic consequence of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: the law required a US agency to complete a national-security audit of DJI by a year-end deadline, and none did. With no audit completed, DJI landed on the list, and being on the Covered List blocks the FCC from granting new equipment authorizations to the company.
Here’s the key nuance: it is not a retroactive ban. Hundreds of thousands of already-approved DJI products — drones like the Mavic series and, crucially, the Osmo Pocket 3 — remain legal to sell and use. What’s frozen is anything new that needs fresh FCC certification. The Pocket 4 was announced after the cutoff and never received authorization, so it can’t legally clear customs for sale or be marketed in the US. The same wall will face future models like a Mavic 5 or a Mini 6 unless the situation is resolved. The Pocket 4 is simply the first time the ban has bitten a mainstream creator camera rather than a niche drone — which is why it’s getting so much attention. For the background on how DJI got here, see our explainer on the DJI security audit and what it means for US buyers.
What About the Grey Market?
Demand hasn’t gone away just because the front door is closed. Head to forums like r/ActionCamera and you’ll find US creators openly asking how risky it is to import a Pocket 4 from overseas or buy one on eBay. It’s tempting — the cameras physically exist and ship everywhere else in the world.
Be clear-eyed about what a grey-market purchase actually involves, though. The ban targets sale, marketing and import for the US market; FCC equipment rules govern how a device is sold and marketed, and enforcement against an individual quietly using one for personal use is essentially unheard of. But you’re entirely on your own. There’s no US warranty, no DJI US repair or support, no guaranteed path to a replacement if the unit arrives defective, and you’re trusting a third-party seller rather than DJI or an authorized retailer. You may also pay inflated prices and import fees. For most people, that stack of risk simply isn’t worth it when legal options exist — which brings us to the part that actually matters.
Your Real Alternatives (That You Can Actually Buy)
1. DJI Osmo Pocket 3 — still legal, and still excellent (~$419)
This is the answer most people are looking for. The previous-generation Osmo Pocket 3 was approved before DJI hit the Covered List, so it remains perfectly legal to buy new in the US — and it’s still a superb camera. It shares the same 1-inch sensor and 4K capture that made the line famous, the same flip-to-rotate screen, and the same pocketable gimbal design. You miss the Pocket 4’s newest refinements, but you get roughly 90% of the experience for around $419 at Amazon and B&H. If you want a DJI pocket gimbal today, legally, this is the move.
2. Insta360 Luna Ultra — the US-legal challenger (~$769)
If you’d rather buy from a company that isn’t fighting a US ban at all, Insta360’s Luna Ultra is the most direct new competitor to the Pocket line. It pushes further on specs — 8K capture and dual Leica-branded optics — and it’s fully available in the US at around $769 at Amazon. It costs more than a Pocket 3, but it’s a future-proof, no-asterisks purchase. We broke it down in our Insta360 Luna Ultra coverage.
3. The Xtra Muse 2 Pro — the Pocket 4P under a different name
This one is the wild card. A company called Xtra Technology is shipping a dual-lens pocket camera to the US — the Muse 2 Pro — that is, spec for spec, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, down to firmware that appears to be DJI’s own. It’s the closest you’ll get to the banned dual-lens model without a grey-market import, but it comes with its own proxy-brand uncertainties around warranty and support. We dug into exactly what it is and whether to trust it in our Xtra Muse 2 Pro breakdown.
Whichever route you take, it’s worth watching the broader market — DJI’s US troubles have also spilled into a patent fight with Insta360, and there are frequently deals on legal alternatives worth timing your purchase around.
Will This Ever Change?
Possibly. DJI’s authorization application is still pending, and if the required audit is completed and the company is cleared, the FCC could grant certification and open the door to US sales. But the opposite is also on the table: the FCC has signaled it could expand Covered List enforcement, potentially with tools that reach products already approved. In other words, the Pocket 4 could eventually arrive in the US — or the ban could tighten around the alternatives. For now, plan around what’s legal and available today, not around a maybe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to own a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 in the US?
The ban targets sale, marketing and import for the US market — DJI can’t get the FCC authorization needed to sell it here. Enforcement against an individual personally using an imported unit is essentially unheard of, but you’d own a device never certified for US sale, with no warranty or support. This isn’t legal advice; if certainty matters to you, check current FCC guidance.
Can I just import one from Canada or eBay?
Physically, yes — units ship globally and grey-market listings exist. Practically, you lose US warranty and DJI US support, risk customs hold-ups and inflated prices, and have no recourse if it arrives faulty. For most buyers a legal alternative is the smarter spend.
What’s the closest thing I can legally buy in the US?
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (~$419), which was approved before the ban and is still sold new. For a non-DJI option, the Insta360 Luna Ultra (~$769) is the most direct competitor. The Xtra Muse 2 Pro is the closest stand-in for the banned dual-lens Pocket 4P.
Will the DJI Pocket 4 ever come to the US?
It’s unresolved. DJI’s authorization is still pending; if the NDAA-mandated audit is completed and DJI is cleared, US sales could open. But enforcement could also expand. There’s no confirmed timeline either way.
The Bottom Line
You can’t buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 new in the US, and that’s unlikely to change overnight — it’s collateral damage from the FCC Covered List, not a stock shortage. The good news is you’re not stuck. The Osmo Pocket 3 is still legal, still brilliant and still affordable; the Insta360 Luna Ultra is a no-compromise legal upgrade; and the Xtra Muse 2 Pro exists for anyone determined to get the dual-lens experience. Skip the grey-market gamble unless you fully understand the trade-offs — the legal options here are good enough that you don’t need to take the risk.
Reporting, pricing and legal context were drawn from the following sources.
Image Sources
- DJI Osmo Pocket product image — courtesy DJI – Featured image and pin
- Alternatives infographic and vertical pin — stylized PhotoWorkout illustrations – Created in-house
