DJI is officially pulling the plug on more than 100 of its older drones. The company has expanded its Suspension of Service list to include 111 models, ending support for many early entries in the Phantom, Mavic, Spark, and Matrice families.
Older Phantom and Mavic drones join the end-of-service list
Owners of legacy DJI drones should take note some of the company’s most popular models have already reached end-of-service status, and more are about to.
The Phantom 4 Pro and Phantom 4 Advanced both lost support in June 2025. DJI’s 2017 release, the Mavic Pro Platinum, followed in April 2025. Even the widely used Mavic Air (2018) has been dropped as of January 1, 2025.
Support ended even earlier for:
- DJI Spark (October 2024)
- Mavic Pro (October 2024)
- Phantom 3 series (January 2023)
- Phantom 4 & Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian (late 2023)
Industrial drones like the Matrice will follow next
It’s not just consumer drones on the chopping block. DJI has confirmed that several models in the Matrice series will lose support by January 2026, including:
- Matrice M200 V2
- Matrice M210 V2
- Matrice M210 RTK V2
Even so, these workhorses served roles from surveying to emergency response, yet they now face a sharply shortened timeline.
DJI shifts focus to modern tech and product growth
According to DJI, retiring these models isn’t just about clearing space. The company claims it needs to free up resources for developing newer technologies and providing better support for its current and upcoming products.
The company is also encouraging users to upgrade to newer models to get continued access to software updates, technical support, and replacement parts.
What this means for DJI users
If you’re still flying a Phantom 3 or Mavic Air, your days of official support are over. And if you’re using a Matrice drone, your countdown has already started. DJI’s message is clear: the drone market is moving forward and it’s leaving old wings behind.
For drone enthusiasts and professionals alike, it’s time to look ahead.
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