Ishveena Singh

The DJI Mini 5 Pro isn’t a military drone. And the Air 3S certainly isn’t something most people would associate with the battlefield. Yet these, and several other popular DJI drone models, could potentially get caught in the Federal Communications Commission’s latest drone crackdown.

DJI has added another microphone to its increasingly crowded audio lineup, and this one brings a feature many creators have been asking for: built-in recording. The new DJI Mic Mini 2S comes with 32-bit float internal recording, up to 28 hours of onboard audio storage, upgraded AI noise canceling, and support for up to four transmitters. But for US customers, there is a familiar problem. DJI has not announced official availability or US pricing for the new microphone.

Canadian police and defense agencies have a new option for running one of their key situational-awareness tools without sending sensitive operational data to a foreign cloud provider.

Wildfire response can get complicated fast. There are drones in the air, crews on the ground, dispatch information coming in, and, increasingly, huge areas of smoke making it harder to see what is happening. BRINC is now trying to put at least one more piece of that puzzle in the same place.

Ondas has secured another major win with the US Army, announcing that its defense subsidiary, Mistral, has received a new order worth more than $50 million for tactical Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), also known as loitering munitions or “kamikaze drones.”

When millions of soccer fans packed stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one of the biggest security challenges wasn’t on the ground — it was in the air.

For millions of soccer fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup was all about packed stadiums, dramatic matches, and unforgettable moments. Behind the scenes, however, another battle was unfolding in the skies.

DJI is continuing to polish the software experience behind its growing handheld camera and gimbal lineup. The company has released DJI Mimo v2.11.2, introducing a handful of quality-of-life improvements that should make everyday shooting and editing noticeably smoother for creators.

Drone deliveries are becoming increasingly ordinary in America. You can already have groceries, burritos, and household essentials flown to your doorstep in parts of the country. Now, one of the nation’s most respected healthcare providers is adding prescription medications to that list. Cleveland Clinic has officially launched the first long-term medical drone delivery program by a US health system, partnering with Zipline to serve patients around Cleveland.

For years, creators have had to choose between carrying a pocket camera with a gimbal or packing a separate drone for aerial shots. Follow-me drone specialist HoverAir thinks they shouldn’t have to. Its newly unveiled Versa is designed to do both, transforming from a handheld, pocket-sized camera into a self-flying AI camera with snap-on propeller modules.

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P is finally rolling out globally after debuting in China and other Asian markets, but the camera’s biggest talking point may not be its dual-lens setup or cinema-grade image quality. Instead, it’s a tiny new wireless accessory called FrameTap that could make filming yourself dramatically easier.

If you’ve been waiting for drone delivery to move beyond flashy demos and limited pilot programs, this could be one of the biggest signs yet that the technology is entering the mainstream.

DJI has rolled out a new firmware update for the Mini 5 Pro, and while it isn’t packed with flashy new features, it’s still one you’ll want to install before your next flight.

When community leaders first proposed using drones to help protect residents, not everyone was convinced. Some questioned the cost. Others worried about privacy. But then the drones started finding missing people, guiding first responders, and responding to emergencies in seconds instead of nearly an hour.

Imagine a cargo aircraft that can take off like a helicopter, fly long distances like an airplane, and do it all without a pilot onboard. That’s the idea behind Halo, Archer Aviation’s new autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft built to transport heavy payloads to places where traditional aircraft often can’t operate.

When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced last December that virtually all foreign-produced drones and critical drone components would be added to its national security “Covered List,” many assumed the door had effectively closed on new foreign drone approvals in the US. Seven months later, the picture looks much more nuanced.

Your summer vacation probably has room for another pair of shoes. A bulky drone? Maybe not. DJI Flip is one of the few drones designed to slip into an everyday bag, launch from your palm, and even film you without needing someone else behind the controls. And right now, it’s also considerably cheaper than usual.

Drone pilots who create maps, 3D models, or inspection reports just got a significant new set of tools. DJI has released one of the biggest updates yet for its Terra mapping software, adding thermal mapping, video-based reconstruction, an AI assistant, and several features designed to make drone data easier to process and analyze.

If you’ve ever filmed an incredible drone shot only to crop away half of it for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts, you’re not alone. Traditional drone cameras capture wide landscape footage. That’s perfect for YouTube and TVs, but not so much for today’s vertical-first social platforms. Cropping a horizontal video into a 9:16 format often means sacrificing image quality or cutting out parts of your scene. The good news? If you own a relatively recent DJI drone, you may not need to crop at all.

After teasing the Osmo Pocket 4P at the Cannes Film Festival and quietly rolling it out across several Asian markets, DJI has finally announced a global launch date for its new dual-lens pocket gimbal camera. The company says the worldwide launch will take place on July 30 at 12 p.m. GMT.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering its broadest drone sales restrictions yet, proposing a ban on the commercial import and sale of certain foreign-made drones while simultaneously giving trusted manufacturers more certainty to keep doing business in the US.