Bah humbug. Just days ahead of Christmas, the U.S. has effectively prohibited foreign drones, including the leading drone manufacturer, DJI from China.

So, what comes next, particularly if you currently possess a DJI drone or have a new one awaiting unwrapping beneath the Christmas tree? Here’s what we know.

On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially added foreign-made drones and their components, inclusive of DJI’s drone products, to its blacklist. The ban has been anticipated for some time now, and DJI, which represents an astonishing 90 percent of the worldwide drone market share, attempted to contest it. The drone manufacturer recently consented to undergo audits in hopes of being removed from the FCC blacklist, but it was futile. DJI drones are now prohibited alongside others on the blacklist.

The FCC imposed the ban citing national security, asserting that foreign drones present potential risks to the U.S.

“President Trump has been explicit that his Administration will take action to secure our airspace and promote American drone superiority,” said Brendan Carr, the FCC chair appointed by Trump, in a statement.

What about the DJI drone you currently possess?

So, what does this mean for U.S. consumers who own a DJI drone? These consumers encompass numerous industries that have resisted the ban, as drones have become vital tools for everything from law enforcement to agriculture.

According to the FCC, individuals who already own drones will remain unaffected by the ban. Consumers in the U.S. can keep owning and operating their DJI drones or any other drones produced by companies impacted by the blacklist. Moreover, retailers may continue to sell drone models and products from blacklisted companies that have already received approval for sale.

In a statement, Carr noted that the ban “does not interfere with the ongoing use or purchase of previously authorized drones, and there are suitable measures for excluding drones that do not pose a risk.”

DJI issued its own statement regarding the ban, pledging to keep serving the U.S. market under these new guidelines while criticizing the process through which they were enforced.

“DJI is disheartened by the Federal Communications Commission’s decision today to include foreign-made drones on the Covered List,” the company stated. “While DJI was not targeted specifically, no information has been disclosed about the data used by the Executive Branch in arriving at its decision.”

“DJI products are among the most secure and safest on the market, backed by years of evaluations carried out by U.S. government agencies and independent third-party organizations,” DJI added. “Concerns regarding DJI’s data security have not been substantiated by evidence and instead reflect protectionism, contrary to the tenets of an open marketplace.”

The drone manufacturer also reiterated the FCC’s assertion that consumers who already possess DJI drones will remain unaffected by the ban and may continue to use their drones. DJI also conveyed hope that its upcoming products will be approved by the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security for release in the U.S.