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DJI has pushed out a sweeping set of firmware updates across its enterprise ecosystem, delivering smarter AI tools, more flexible automated workflows, and deeper integration between aircraft, docks, and cloud software. The updates affect DJI Matrice 4 Series, DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D Series, DJI Matrice 400, and DJI FlightHub 2, strengthening DJI’s focus on large-scale inspections, public safety, infrastructure monitoring, and fully automated drone operations.

If you’re one of the early supporters of the HoverAir Aqua, the eagerly anticipated waterproof, self-flying drone, you’ve likely been watching shipping timelines like a hawk. After all, the crowdfunding campaign that launched in August 2025 attracted serious attention, raising over $2 million from more than 1,700 backers. Now, HoverAir has delivered a major update on when backers can expect their drones, and it’s a mix of disappointment and promise.

If you’re in the market for a drone that feels both futuristic and ready for action, DJI just gave the Mini 5 Pro another reason to steal your attention, and possibly your wallet. A fresh firmware rollout, aircraft v01.00.0400, and updated controller firmware across all major remotes have just hit the skies and brought smart enhancements that make this featherweight flyer even safer and more reliable.

DJI’s latest Fly app update moves the future of drone flying a little closer to your wrist. Version 1.19.4 brings Apple Watch support to three of DJI’s most portable, controller-free drones: DJI Neo 2, DJI Flip, and DJI Neo. That means you can view live video, check battery levels, and issue basic voice flight commands from your Apple Watch (Series 8 and newer), while your phone stays in your pocket.

One-click drone 3D modeling specialist SkyeBrowse has just released its most significant update of the year. The super simple drone reality capture platform has rolled out enhancements that make 3D modeling even faster, higher quality, and more accessible, even in remote locations with poor cellular connectivity.

DJI has made flying a drone feel a whole lot more futuristic. With a brand-new firmware update, the DJI Neo 2 now supports Apple Watch remote control, letting you steer, track, record, and manage your drone right from your wrist. And here’s the kicker: the original DJI Neo is getting the same Apple Watch compatibility soon, making this upgrade a big win for every buyer in the Neo lineup. If you’re an Apple user who’s been flirting with the idea of buying a drone, this is the moment DJI clearly wants you to jump in.

Action cameras have come a long way since GoPro’s release of its original Hero camera back in 2004. I mean, they’re no longer film-based (something I actually didn’t know until researching this story). They have turned into not just cameras for bikers, surfers, or other extreme sports; they are now full-featured cameras that can be used professionally or as the main camera for an everyday person.

Here are a few cool accessories for Insta360, GoPro, and DJI cameras that you may not know existed.

With the holiday season in full swing, many Americans are already preparing for festivities, winter road trips, or cozy nights at home… but there’s another reason this time of year is ideal for buying a portable power station: winter storms and cold weather create a high risk for power outages. That’s exactly why DJI power stations, now at their lowest prices ever, are suddenly topping holiday shopping lists across the US.

DJI’s newest palm-sized camera drone, Neo 2, has quietly slipped into the US through third-party resellers, and the ripple effect is instant: the original DJI Neo Fly More Combo and other Neo bundles are now seeing discounts of up to 21%. The best part? You can scoop up the OG Neo for only $159, which is the lowest price a 4K DJI drone has ever been.

DJI is closing out the year with another heavy-lift announcement, quite literally. Months after debuting it in China earlier this summer, the company has officially launched its most powerful delivery drone, the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100), for the global market.

With less than three weeks to go before a sweeping US sales ban on new DJI gear could take effect, the world’s largest drone maker is making its most urgent appeal yet. DJI has sent letters to five major US national security agencies, pleading for something it says it has been requesting for months: a government-mandated security review.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the US’s highest criminal investigation agency, is looking to take a page out of Ukraine’s playbook with the wish to acquire fiber optic, hardwired drones that are basically unjammable.

DJI and Insta360’s Antigravity now both have FPV drones, goggles and all, and they each have their own way of providing an intuitive flight system for entry-level pilots. What’s the difference? And which is the best option?

The wait is finally over. After a few months of teases and partial releases, we now have all the details about the new Antigravity A1 drone, including prices, full specs, and features.

If you want a fresh way to feel the holiday spirit this year, it’s not just the mall lights or neighborhood displays you’ll be looking at. Holiday drone shows are sweeping across the US, offering families a high-tech reason to bundle up and head outdoors. And leading the charge is Sky Elements, a drone light show provider that’s planning more than 80 shows from early December through New Year’s Eve.

It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the use of drones in Ukraine by both sides of the conflict but over the last year, a new type of drone has begun being used to counter anti-UAV activities. However, the side effects are starting to show their downside.

If you’re holding onto older DJI Enterprise gear, brace yourself: DJI has announced that January 30, 2026, will be the last day it offers any official support for six legacy products. After that date, users lose access to product inquiries, technical help, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs. In simple terms: if it breaks, you’re on your own.

It’s that time of year; everyone is looking for gifts to buy their loved ones for the holidays, and for many, getting into drone flying is something they’ve always wanted to do. Below is our list of drones that you should consider buying if your loved one in question has the drone itch.

The mining industry may be thousands of feet below ground, but right now, it’s having a sky-high moment. DJI Enterprise has released a new white paper designed to help mining companies take a major leap forward: transitioning from manual drone flights to a fully automated BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) drone program powered by the DJI Dock.

If you’ve been eyeing Insta360’s Antigravity A1 drone with bated breath, now’s the time to set a reminder. Antigravity has dropped a teaser across its social channels, stamping a firm launch date on its debut drone: December 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST. That means the A1 is arriving nearly two months earlier than the previously expected January 2026 release.

DJI just beat the clock. With a potential US ban looming over its entire drone lineup, the company has managed to slip one more aircraft through the door. The Avata 360, DJI’s first drone that can shoot true 360° spherical video while flying like an FPV beast, has completed the testing and certification process with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The filing, covering two model numbers, lands just in time and signals DJI’s push to release at least one more major product before any import restrictions take effect.

The latest compact “selfie-drone” from DJI, Neo 2, has just received a new firmware refresh, delivering a key feature that brings it closer to a true FPV (first-person view) experience. With the firmware version 01.00.0400, along with companion updates for DJI controllers and goggles, Neo 2 now supports Manual mode when used with DJI Goggles N3 or Goggles 3 and DJI FPV Remote Controller 3. Basically, you can now fly Neo 2 manually in immersive FPV style.

Tomorrow is the day that use to be connected with the best deals of the year, now it’s the entire week. However, that doesn’t stop us from sharing a few more deals, this time it’s the best action camera Black Friday deals for 2025.

DJI and SkyPixel are back with one of the most anticipated creative competitions of the year, and this one comes with stakes big enough to make any photographer or filmmaker sit up straight. The 11th Annual SkyPixel Photo & Video Contest is officially live, inviting creators worldwide to “Frame the World” and maybe walk away with a share of nearly $200,000 in prizes. If you’ve ever looked at your drone footage or handheld clips and thought, Hey, this is actually good, this competition is your moment.