Ishveena Singh

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ascent AeroSystems just became the first US-based small drone manufacturer to lock in CMMC Level 2 certification, and that’s a much bigger deal than it sounds.

Atlanta-based Flock Safety has unveiled Alpha, a US-built, NDAA-compliant drone designed to help law enforcement reach emergencies faster and with sharper situational awareness. The company says Alpha represents a major step forward in Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology, combining speed, endurance, and precision in one compact system.

DJI is tightening its focus on data security with two new enterprise products — FlightHub 2 On-Premises and FlightHub 2 AIO — designed to give organizations complete control over their drone operations and information.

DJI is pushing back against what it says is an unjust US ban effort. The world’s biggest drone maker has filed an appeal after a federal court upheld the Pentagon’s “Chinese Military Company” label — a decision that keeps DJI on a blacklist threatening its access to government contracts and US markets.

GeoCue made a strong statement at INTERGEO 2025 in Frankfurt, unveiling three major innovations. From a new NDAA-compliant aerial LiDAR sensor to immersive 3D visualization features in LP360 software, GeoCue’s latest developments are all about helping drone operators, surveyors, and engineers extract richer insights — and value — from their data.