I bought DJI’s banned camera — it was cheap and easy

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.
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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 Amazon and Newegg - with fast, free shipping and no risk of tariffs or seizures. That's because these cameras are already inside the United States, despite rules that ban them from entering the country.
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- What's the story?
- 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.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 6.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 10m ago.
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