DJI hasn’t exactly had a smooth ride in the US over the past few years. Once the undisputed leader in consumer drones, the Chinese tech giant has found itself caught in a political and regulatory tangle. National security concerns, customs delays, and potential import bans have left its drone business in a weird limbo.
As of now though, DJI gear is technically still legal to buy, but good luck finding some of their newest drones on store shelves. And unless a federal agency steps up to conduct a mandated security review before the end of 2025, DJI could be pushed further out of the American market entirely.
But here’s the twist—none of that affects e-bikes. At least, not yet.
This is where the Amflow PL Carbon enters the picture. This thing is DJI’s first electric mountain bike, and is now officially on sale in the US. Despite the baggage tied to its drones, DJI seems to be approaching the e-bike space with a clean slate, and honestly, it's quite a badass machine.
For starters, this isn’t just some off-the-shelf motor slapped on a generic frame. The Amflow is built around DJI’s own Avinox drive system, a compact yet powerfully effective setup anchored by a 1,000W motor that cranks out 88.5 pound-feet of torque. So yeah, it’s punchy, but it’s also whisper-quiet and lighter than most systems in its class.
The bike itself is no slouch either. The PL Carbon tips the scales at 42.3 pounds, which is featherweight territory for a full-suspension e-MTB. The carbon frame houses an 800Wh battery, with fast charging support (up to 80 percent in 1.5 hours) and all the usual trail-worthy components—Fox suspension, SRAM drivetrain, and high-end brakes, depending on the trim.
There are two main models: the standard Carbon at $7,499 and the Carbon Pro at $10,199. Neither is cheap, but then again, neither is anything in this class.
So why should anyone care? Because DJI is one of the biggest and most reputable tech companies in the global market, and it takes its technology very, very seriously. The fact that it's turning its attention to the electric bicycle market could mean some serious things for riders around the world. Clearly, the Amflow isn’t trying to play catch-up. It’s setting a new benchmark for what an e-MTB can be: light, responsive, powerful, and hella fun.
So while the drone wars rage on in Washington, DJI’s two-wheeled experiment is quietly making its way to US trails. And if this is the future of e-bikes, sign me up.
Sources: Amflow Bikes, The Verge
