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Autel Robotics claims that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is unfairly treating its drones like DJI products, even though the company says regulators have never presented evidence that Autel itself poses a security threat.

When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added DJI and Autel equipment to its Covered List, many drone operators feared the move could eventually turn thousands of perfectly functional aircraft into outdated, unsupported hardware. But in a decision released earlier this month, the agency quietly hit pause on what could have become a major operational and cybersecurity headache for the US drone industry.

As GPS jamming and spoofing become increasingly common in modern warfare, drone operators are running into a frustrating problem: the video feed may look perfectly clear, but the geographic coordinates tied to that footage can be wildly inaccurate. That issue can make precision targeting nearly impossible, a challenge defense companies are now calling “targeting paralysis.”

Texas-based fast-food chain Taco Bueno is officially joining the growing drone delivery movement, teaming up with Zipline to bring fresh Tex-Mex meals to customers by air.

DJI is taking its pocket-sized camera lineup in a much more cinematic direction. At the Cannes Film Festival this week, the company unveiled the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P to a global audience, positioning it less as a creator gadget and more as a legitimate filmmaking tool for documentaries, indie productions, and professional storytelling.

Insta360 is leaning hard into vintage-camera nostalgia with its new GO 3S Retro Bundle, and honestly, it might be the coolest tiny camera launch of the year.

For years, scaling drone operations has largely meant one thing: buying more docks. Whether it’s public safety agencies launching Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs or utility companies inspecting power lines, the formula has been fairly straightforward, with each drone typically needing its own dedicated dock. But according to California-based drone company SiFly Aviation, that approach becomes expensive and inefficient pretty quickly once operations start growing. Now, the company says it has a better idea.

If DJI and Autel Robotics drones truly pose an immediate national security threat, then why are thousands of them still flying over America every single day?

As DJI continues navigating uncertainty in the US market, the company is still keeping its global consumer drone lineup fresh with a new wave of spring firmware updates for several flagship products. The latest releases cover the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro, the compact DJI Mini 5 Pro, the versatile DJI Air 3S, along with updates for the DJI RC Pro 2 and the DJI Fly app itself.

As governments and enterprise customers across North America continue searching for alternatives to Chinese-made drones, Canadian drone company Draganfly and Japanese drone maker ACSL are teaming up to bring a new NDAA-compliant drone option to Canada.

DJI is expanding its smartphone filmmaking lineup again, but US buyers are being left on the sidelines for now. The company has officially launched the new DJI Osmo Mobile 8P globally, introducing a feature-packed smartphone gimbal aimed at creators, vloggers, and livestreamers who want smoother footage and smarter tracking tools.

As new foreign-made drones from brands like DJI remain effectively blocked from entering the US market, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty is publicly defending the agency’s controversial decision to expand its “Covered List” of allegedly unsecure equipment to include foreign-manufactured drones and critical drone components.

The clock is ticking for American drone users who want their voices heard in one of the biggest drone policy battles the US has ever seen.

Drones have gotten incredibly good at flying, but out at sea, landing them is still a gamble. Constantly shifting decks, unpredictable waves, and slippery surfaces mean even experienced pilots can struggle, forcing most offshore operators to limit flights to calm conditions. Now, a young maritime tech company thinks it has finally cracked the code.

If you want a snapshot of where farming is headed, look no further than a drone hovering over a soybean field in Brazil. At this year’s Agrishow 2026, DJI rolled out its latest Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, and the numbers are hard to ignore. More than 600,000 DJI agricultural drones are now deployed across 100+ countries, operated by over 600,000 trained pilots.

Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) is pushing drone utility into an explosive new territory, literally. The Canadian drone safety company has just wrapped up real-world testing of a system designed to trigger avalanches remotely, using drones to drop explosives in controlled conditions.

What if flying a drone felt less like piloting and more like giving directions to a smart assistant? Antigravity’s latest A1 update is betting big on exactly that.

A startup aiming to change how drones operate in high-stakes situations just landed fresh funding, and it’s going after one of the biggest challenges in the industry: scaling drone operations without adding more human pilots.

Skydio, the largest US-based drone manufacturer, says it has raised $110 million in new funding while unveiling an even bigger commitment to American production: a planned $3.5 billion investment in the United States over the next five years.

From ancient ruins to hometown streets, some places deserve to last forever. That’s the idea behind Antigravity’s new global initiative, Project Eternal, which asks drone pilots and 360-degree camera users worldwide to help document the world before it changes.

Across Europe and Asia, DJI’s latest gadgets are already in people’s hands. In the US, those same products are delayed, harder to find, or only available through third-party sellers after weeks of waiting. What started as a drone problem tied to national security concerns has quietly turned into something bigger — where even DJI’s cameras, microphones, gimbals, and power stations are getting held back, despite having nothing to do with drones.

If your DJI drone has mostly been used for vacation clips, neighborhood sunsets, or the occasional family gathering, the newest SkyPixel contest winners may inspire you to charge the batteries immediately.

DJI has another hit on its hands, but if you’re in the US, you might be watching from the sidelines again. The company just unveiled the Mic Mini 2, a tiny, fashion-forward wireless microphone system designed for creators who care as much about sound as they do about style. It’s the kind of product that feels tailor-made for TikTokers, YouTubers, and mobile filmmakers — and yet, like many recent DJI launches, it’s rolling out globally first, with no clear US availability window.

DJI’s compact Neo 2 is quietly becoming one of the most interesting beginner drones around, and its latest firmware update gives creators another reason to pay attention.