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DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has submitted new filings to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its anticipated Mini 5 Pro drone. While such filings typically precede product launches, the current geopolitical climate suggests that this may not indicate an imminent release, at least for US pilots.

DJI has dropped a hefty update to its Mimo app. Version 2.2.12 of the DJI Mimo app brings a raft of exciting enhancements for handheld creators and mobile cinematographers. The refreshed app sharpens the user experience across Osmo Pocket, Osmo Action, Osmo Mobile products, and even custom text dashboards and advanced tracking features on modern...

Imagine a drone so small it fits in your jacket pocket, yet powerful enough to capture Hollywood-style aerial footage in 4K. Now imagine that drone comes bundled with extra batteries, pro-level controls, and a travel-ready kit — at the lowest price it’s ever been. That’s exactly what’s on offer in this rare $400-off deal on the DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly...

For the first time in the US, two commercial drone delivery services are taking to the skies in a partnership that could set the stage for the future of aerial logistics. Alphabet’s Wing and Flytrex have successfully implemented a cutting-edge unmanned traffic management (UTM) system that allows them to operate in overlapping...

American drone company Red Cat is teaming up with Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) to ramp up production of its military-grade Black Widow drone. The move comes as demand for the compact reconnaissance drone grows both in the US and abroad.

DJI, the world’s leading civilian drone manufacturer, has embraced the possibility of a US executive order that could restrict Chinese drone companies, viewing it as an opportunity to validate its security protocols.

DJI has released a new firmware update for the compact and creator-friendly Flip drone, bringing major improvements to photo and video performance. The update — aircraft Firmware v01.00.13.00 — adds the dramatic Dolly Zoom feature to Smart Snaps and fine-tunes skin tone accuracy for better-looking shots right out of the camera.

President Donald Trump has signed two significant executive orders — “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty” and “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” — marking a major shift in US drone policy. These directives aim to enhance national security and invigorate the domestic drone industry, particularly in anticipation of m...

With the release of the Mavic 4 Pro behind us—sorry, US pilots, I feel your pain too—we’re already wondering: what’s next for DJI? Well, an FCC filing and one of our favorite leakers could show us the way.

Just in time for Father’s Day, one of the most popular Follow Me drones on the market — the HoverAir X1 — is 25% off. For a limited time, you can grab the Fly More Combo for $299 instead of $399, and the company is throwing in an extra battery for free, giving you a total of three batteries to extend your flying time.

UK peeps, it’s your lucky day — while drone pilots in the US are still paying full price, the DJI Flip with RC 2 remote controller bundle is currently enjoying a whopping 23% discount in the UK. The bundle has dropped from £549.00 to just £422.60, and just in time for Father’s Day. But be quick — 5% of this limited-time deal has already been cla...

In a rare, can’t-miss deal, the DJI Mini 4K drone is down to just $249, slashing 17% off its usual $299 price tag. The Fly More Combo, meanwhile, is available for only $379, which translates to $70 in savings. With DJI’s future in the US market increasingly uncertain, this limited-time offer might be your best shot at snagging a top-tier drone b...

Walmart customers in five major US cities are about to experience a new kind of fast. The retail giant has announced the expansion of its drone delivery program to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa. This makes Walmart the first retailer to scale ultra-fast drone delivery across five states.

A sweeping move by the White House to restrict Chinese drone companies could ironically end up helping one of the biggest players at risk: DJI. While recent headlines have framed the forthcoming Trump executive orders as a death knell for Chinese drone makers, the reality is more complicated — and possibly more hopeful for DJI.

As nations continue to learn and develop new systems, the US military is starting to change its purchasing tactics away from more tanks to more drones. Both the US Army and Marines have various test units working through new squad formations, drone equipment, and tactics to learn from Ukraine’s success w...

Dubai Police has officially teamed up with AirHub, a Netherlands-based drone software company specializing in drone operations, situational awareness, fleet management, and compliance. The strategic partnership will help Dubai Police to elevate its already advanced drone operations.

In a major push to enhance Europe’s drone defense capabilities, Maxar Intelligence and Saab have announced a strategic partnership focused on the development of next-generation autonomous systems for multi-domain military operations, including drones that don’t rely on GPS.

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is into tech, photography, or outdoor adventures, a DJI gadget might be the perfect gift.

For the first time since its launch, the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro — the smartphone gimbal that packs AI-powered tracking, Apple DockKit support, and buttery-smooth stabilization — is seeing a price drop.

American drone manufacturer Skyfish has commercially released its new enterprise drone, Osprey — a sleek, survey-grade machine packed with power, portability, and ambition to replace DJI in the skies.

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has unveiled a new drone application system that uses radar technology to detect underground water leaks without digging up a single inch of soil.