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For commercial drone operators, flying the drone can sometimes be the easy part. Figuring out whether you’re actually allowed to fly it is another story. A Finnish drone company thinks it has a better way to deal with that problem.

If you’ve ever dealt with a massive point cloud file and wondered where it fits into the rest of your project, Emesent and Trimble are trying to make that process a little less painful. Emesent announced at Intergeo 2026 in Munich that its mobile SLAM scanners can now feed data directly into Trimble Connect and Trimble Business Center, creating a more streamlined path from field scanning to finished survey and construction deliverables.

Drone operators aren’t the only ones who need to know what’s flying nearby. Airports, utilities, energy companies and critical infrastructure operators also need visibility into drones operating around their facilities. That’s the focus of a new partnership between Airwise Solutions and UAS Sentry, which aims to combine drone detection with a broader view of low-altitude airspace.

A routine real estate shoot in Alabama took a dramatic turn when a photographer says someone fired a gun at his drone, sending a DJI Mavic 4 Pro crashing out of the sky.

The Federal Communications Commission’s proposed crackdown on foreign-made drones is starting to look a lot bigger than a fight over DJI. A major US drone light-show operator is warning that the agency’s proposed definition of “military-grade” unmanned aircraft could sweep up the specialized drones used to create giant aerial displays, even though those aircraft have little in common with military swarming platforms.

A police drone operator in the UK is facing disciplinary proceedings after a DJI Matrice 30T struck an overhead cable and then seriously injured a child on the ground.

Europe’s push to build more of its own drone capabilities just picked up another sizable industrial commitment. Teledyne Energetics UK, part of Teledyne Technologies, has secured a $15.4 million contract with a Europe-based defense technology manufacturer to supply specialist energetics for advanced unmanned systems. The deal is designed to help move next-generation drone programs from development into more dependable, large-scale production.

As drone operations become increasingly remote, it’s not always possible for every decision-maker to be watching a live video feed the moment something important happens. AirData is aiming to solve that problem with a major upgrade to its live streaming platform, introducing cloud recording and a DVR-style rewind feature that lets authorized viewers jump back up to 10 minutes without interrupting an active mission.

Industrial drones have become far more than flying cameras. Today, they’re carrying sophisticated sensors capable of mapping underground utilities, detecting methane leaks, measuring underwater terrain, and even identifying mineral deposits. But getting those specialized payloads, and the technical support needed to use them effectively, has often been a challenge. That’s what SPH Engineering hopes to change.

American drone pilots are already feeling the impact of Washington’s crackdown on Chinese drones. Thanks to existing restrictions, DJI’s latest Lito series still isn’t officially available in the US. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering rules that could affect future imports and sales of a much broader range of DJI aircraft, including the very popular Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, and Avata 360 camera drones.

As governments, utilities, and critical infrastructure operators increasingly demand tighter control over where their drone data lives, DJI has been steadily expanding a version of its enterprise software that never relies on the public cloud.

The future of cargo delivery may have just taken a significant leap forward. California-based Elroy Air says it has successfully completed the first fully autonomous, uncrewed flights authorized under the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), marking a milestone for commercial heavy-cargo drone operations in the US. The achievement moves the company one step closer to deploying its Chaparral aircraft for real-world logistics missions across the country.

Compact drones continue to dominate the consumer market, and Potensic is using IFA 2026 to show why its latest model deserves a spot on buyers’ shortlists. The drone maker has returned to the annual Berlin technology show for the third consecutive year, putting the spotlight squarely on its Atom 3 camera drone, and its long list of features aimed at travelers, outdoor adventurers, and first-time aerial creators.

As autonomous drones transition from pilot projects to everyday business tools, one of the industry’s biggest virtual events is set to showcase how organizations are making that shift at scale.

When DJI launches new cameras, most of the attention naturally goes to the hardware. But anyone who regularly shoots with an Osmo Pocket, Osmo Mobile, or the company’s growing lineup of handheld cameras knows that the experience doesn’t end once recording stops. That’s where the DJI Mimo app comes in.

You rarely see a product become more tempting just as the odds of buying it cheaply start shrinking. But that’s exactly what’s happening with the DJI Neo “follow-me” drone.

How many times have you looked back at a vacation video and wished you’d captured just a little more? With a 360 camera, you don’t have to worry about what’s in the frame. You can choose the perfect angle later. That’s exactly why GoPro’s MAX2 has become one of the hottest cameras of the year, and now it’s an even easier recommendation thanks to a major new firmware update and a limited-time 40% discount that brings the price down to just $299.

DJI is back with another 360 action camera to keep the pressure on its competitors. The camera sees an overall spec boost, a new square sensor, new AI tools for better low light performance, and the addition of D-Log.

Easy Aerial is gearing up for its next phase of growth after closing a $20 million Series B funding round, giving the US-based autonomous drone company more firepower to expand production, strengthen international operations, and meet rising demand for defense-focused aerial intelligence systems.

Back in 2019, DJI entered the action camera market with something to prove. The original Osmo Action wasn’t just another GoPro alternative; it was the first mainstream action camera with a front-facing color display, making it dramatically easier for vloggers and creators to frame themselves without guessing. Combined with RockSteady electronic stabilization, 4K/60fps recording, and a rugged waterproof design, it quickly became one of DJI’s most memorable consumer products. Now, that pioneering camera is officially reaching the end of its journey.

As commercial drone operations become more complex, operators are increasingly looking for a single platform that brings together every piece of critical airspace information. That’s exactly what Dronetag and Airwise Solutions are aiming to deliver through a new strategic partnership.

For more than two decades, GoPro has been the company that convinced millions of people to strap a camera to a surfboard, mountain bike, ski helmet, or race car. It practically invented the action camera category, turning everyday adventurers into filmmakers and building one of the most recognizable brands in consumer electronics. But after years of slowing sales and mounting competition, the company has just announced a move that could redefine what “GoPro” means altogether.

Just a few months after announcing its planned acquisition by Mobix Labs, Vision Aerial is taking the next step in its growth strategy: putting its new American-built Vulcan drone family into production while projecting a sharp jump in revenue over the next two years.

DJI is heading to IFA 2026 in Berlin with much more than drones in tow. The company has announced that visitors to its booth from September 4-8 will get the first European look at three newly launched products, led by the Osmo 360 II, alongside hands-on demos of nearly every major product across its camera, drone, enterprise, agriculture, and power lineup.