Ishveena Singh

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you thought the DJI Osmo Nano was already a ninja-tiny, let’s-go-anywhere camera, wait till you meet its latest firmware update. Version 01.01.16.50 for the camera, compatible with Mimo app v2.6.0 or higher, brings a fresh batch of improvements that make this little guy even more useful.

Choosing between two 360 cameras shouldn’t feel like a technical exam; it should feel like choosing a travel buddy. Because that’s really what these cameras become: the little sidekick that documents your hikes, road trips, late-night noodle runs, or your next “I can’t believe I actually did that” adventure. And Insta360’s newest 360 cameras, the X4 Air and X5, couldn’t be more different in personality.

One is feather-light and friendly, perfect for anyone who wants high-quality 360 shots without lugging around a brick. The other is a beefier, more serious machine built to satisfy creators who nitpick shadows and dynamic range. Let’s break it down so you can figure out which one matches your vibe.

Zipline just scored a massive win: a $150 million US State Department investment to help African nations scale the world’s largest medical drone network, tripling access to lifesaving deliveries of blood and medicine.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a DJI Mini 4 Pro but hesitating because of the price, the stock situation, or the ever-shifting US restrictions around DJI drones… this early Black Friday deal might be the plot twist nobody saw coming. The SkyRover X1 Fly More Combo is now $629 (30% off its usual $898), and the craziest part isn’t even the price. It’s that this drone is — according to reviewers, testers, and a very vocal drone community — basically a DJI Mini 4 Pro wearing a different outfit.

The 360 camera world is getting cutthroat, and GoPro has fired back in spectacular fashion. A massive update for the MAX2 has dropped, loaded with smarter presets, polished image tuning, and pro-level tools living inside GoPro Labs. It’s an unmistakable move as Insta360 and DJI tighten their grip on immersive video, GoPro is making it clear the MAX2 is still very much in the fight, and now armed with sharper teeth.

DJI just posted one of its most urgent public messages yet, and if you’ve struggled to find certain DJI drones on US shelves lately, you’ll understand why. A little-known deadline in Congress is now only weeks away, and it could cut Americans off from all future DJI product launches unless Washington acts.