DJI v. Department of Defense (DOD)

On 10/18/24, DJI filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, Lloyd Austin, and Laura Taylor-Kale.

Here is a copy of the complaint.DJI_DC_Circuit_Complaint_1729453333

It alleges four violations of the Administrative Procedures Act and asks the following relief:

A. Declaring that Defendants’ designation is null, void, and with no force and effect;
B. Declaring that Defendants’ designation is not in accordance with law within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 706(2); in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 706(2); and contrary to constitutional right within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 706(2);
C. Declaring that Defendants’ failure to delete DJI from the CMC List is action unlawfully withheld within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. § 706(1);
D. Vacating and setting aside the designation;
E. Compelling Defendants to delete DJI from the CMC List;
F. Permanently enjoining Defendants and their officers, employees, and agents from enforcing, implementing, applying, or taking any action whatsoever under, or in reliance on, the designation;
G. Awarding Plaintiff the costs of this litigation, including reasonable attorneys’ fees; and
H. Such other and further relief as this Court may deem just and proper

Jonathan Rupprecht

Aviation Attorney. FAA Certificated Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII). Contributor at Forbes.com for Aerospace and Defense.