Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.
If you’ve been following the rocky journey of drone delivery in the US — delays, tiny pilot zones, grounded test fleets, and that constant “coming soon” promise from big tech — you might wonder whether anyone is actually nailing the hard stuff. Turns out, someone is.
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DJI is officially closing the chapter on its old geofencing playbook — not just in the United States or Europe, but everywhere. The drone giant announced today that its updated GEO airspace system is expanding to all remaining international markets, marking the company’s most dramatic shift in airspace guidance in more than a decade.
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DJI has released the Osmo Action 6 in China. DJI’s new flagship action camera comes with a long list of firsts and enough imaging upgrades to make even seasoned GoPro users raise an eyebrow. But here’s what US creators will really want to hear: DJI is openly teasing the product on its US website. That alone is a noticeable shift from the company’s recent pattern of launching new gear everywhere except the United States.
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DJI’s latest mini drone, Neo 2, has just launched globally, and it’s already stealing attention for what it can do without a remote. Weighing only 151 grams, the new entrant in the Neo drone lineup is light enough to toss into a backpack but smart enough to take off from your palm, follow you using gestures or voice commands, and then land back on your hand when you’re done. It’s the ultimate pocket-sized flying camera built for travelers, families, and first-time drone users who want cinematic footage without fumbling with joysticks.
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While DJI braces for a potential US ban, a new player has quietly taken flight, and it’s already scooping up global innovation awards months before launch. The drone in question isn’t from Shenzhen’s reigning giant but from Antigravity, a newcomer incubated by Insta360 that’s now turning heads across the tech world.
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DJI’s enterprise flagship drone has received a serious intelligence upgrade. The company has rolled out a comprehensive firmware update for the Matrice 400 drone, enhancing performance, safety, and mission efficiency, and most notably, adding support for the brand-new Zenmuse L3 LiDAR payload.
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DJI’s new Neo 2 drone — the one designed to make flying as easy as taking a selfie — is officially going global on November 13, according to a teaser now live across the company’s international social media channels.
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If you already own the DJI Mini 4 Pro drone, here’s some good news: the aircraft has just received a new firmware update (aircraft v01.00.1100 and remote controller firmware ranging from v08.00.0000 through v01.00.0400 depending on controller), compatible with the DJI Fly app v1.19.0 on both iOS and Android. All this means is that DJI has quietly fixed some known issues — nothing flashy, but everything smoother.
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It just got a lot easier for drones in Australia to go the distance, literally. Sphere Drones has earned approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to operate under the Broad Area BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) Self-Assessment framework, meaning the company can now decide for itself where it’s safe to fly drones beyond a pilot’s line of sight.
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If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your smartphone gimbal, there’s good news… and then there’s the kind that stings a little. DJI has officially launched Osmo Mobile 8, the latest in its wildly popular line of smartphone stabilizers — everywhere except the US.
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DJI just dropped a serious upgrade for mapping professionals, and it’s not a drone this time. Meet the Zenmuse L3, DJI’s first long-range, high-accuracy aerial LiDAR system that’s designed to take geospatial mapping and surveying to a whole new level.
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Europe has become the latest battleground for DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, as Italy’s competition watchdog opens a formal investigation into alleged price-fixing practices.
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DJI’s latest Fly app update (v1.19.0) has arrived, and it’s bringing plenty of fresh smarts, especially for the company’s newest mini drone, the DJI Neo 2. The update not only enables full compatibility with the Neo 2 but also introduces a batch of intelligent flight features that make piloting easier, smoother, and a lot more fun.
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For years, one thing has stopped most people from ever buying a drone: fear of crashing it. No one wants to see a shiny new gadget nosedive into a tree seconds after takeoff. DJI’s new Neo 2 aims to erase that fear completely. And in doing so, it might just become the first drone anyone can confidently fly.
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DJI has released its latest smartphone stabilizer, the Osmo Mobile 8 (OM8), with cool upgrades such as 360-degree panoramic rotation and pet tracking. But here’s the kicker: it’s currently exclusive to China, with no official word yet on when, or if, it’ll land in the US. And that uncertainty isn’t just about logistics; it’s about politics.
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The US government just turned up the heat on DJI, again. In a unanimous 3-0 decision, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to give itself the authority to retroactively ban electronic devices that were already cleared for sale in the country, if their makers are later deemed national security risks.
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Insta360 isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The Shenzhen-based camera maker — already GoPro’s fiercest rival — has just reported a stunning 92.6% jump in third-quarter revenue from a year earlier, and it’s celebrating the milestone with a brand-new launch: the Insta360 X4 Air, the company’s lightest-ever 8K 360 camera.
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DJI’s brand-new Romo series of smart robot vacuums is finally being released outside of the Chinese market. But none of them are coming to the US.
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Editor’s update [October 30, 2025]: DJI Neo 2 officially unveiled in China
DJI has officially teased the Neo 2 drone with an October 30 launch date in China, yet global availability remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the current Neo is seeing steep discounts in the US.
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DJI’s pocket-sized vlogging powerhouse just got a serious price drop. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a fan-favorite among travel vloggers and solo shooters, is enjoying a 32% discount right now, dropping its price from $799 to $543. But the timing couldn’t be more interesting: new leaks hint that DJI’s next-gen Osmo Pocket 4 could be right around the corner.
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DroneShield’s systems are getting sharper, faster, and far more connected, just as governments and infrastructure operators are scrambling to manage increasingly crowded skies. The counter-drone company has rolled out ADS-B integration for smarter aircraft tracking, launched a new DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise (C2E) platform for nationwide command-and-control, and unveiled its most ambitious AI-powered software update yet.
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Florida Senator Rick Scott is turning up the heat on Chinese drone giant DJI and on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is preparing to give itself sweeping new powers to ban previously approved devices from the US market.
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Artificial intelligence firm Palladyne AI and long-time drone manufacturer Draganfly have announced plans to collaborate on developing advanced autonomous and swarming capabilities for Draganfly’s UAV platforms.
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If you’ve been dreaming about filming your next adventure in buttery-smooth 4K, now’s your sign to hit buy. DJI just dropped fresh deals on its most popular action cameras and audio gear, and these are some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen all year.
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