Ishveena Singh

If you’re in the market for a sub-250-gram drone with a great camera that would showcase your adventures on social media and beyond, you can now arm yourself with a Mini 3 (DJI RC) combo at a ridiculously cheap discount price of $429.

DJI is offering a solid 20% discount on its best all-around drone Air 3 which features not one but two primary cameras.

Counter-drone specialist Dedrone has launched DedroneOnTheMove, a sophisticated mobile solution to detect, identify, and mitigate unauthorized drones in real-time.

DJI’s latest all-around drone, Air 3, replaces the extremely popular Air 2S while retaining a mid-range price tag. Air 3 features not one but two primary cameras. Both cameras deliver 48MP photos and 4K/60fps HDR videos but have different focal lengths to enable more depth in imagery. And there’s truly a whole lot going for this drone: up to 46 minutes of flight time, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, O4 HD video transmission system, and many other flagship features. But how does the Air 3 stack up against other popular consumer drones from DJI: Mavic 3 Pro and Mini 4 Pro? Let’s find out…

The new Insta360 GO 3S introduces a major enhancement for its users: compatibility with the Apple Find My network. This feature allows you to quickly locate your tiny, thumb-sized camera if you accidentally leave it somewhere.

The latest addition to Insta360’s tiny but powerful GO camera series is here! The new GO 3S action camera retains the thumb-sized form factor of its predecessors (so you can mount it on small FPV drones) but introduces a host of exciting upgrades, such as stunning 4K video resolution and improved waterproofing.

A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US Senate to keep commercial, off-the-shelf drones out of the hands of foreign terrorists.

As DJI’s future in the US hangs in the balance, a heated debate is unfolding within the commercial drone industry. Legislative efforts are underway to implement a ban on Chinese-manufactured DJI drones and bolster domestic manufacturers like Skydio and BRINC. However, it has raised deep concerns about the readiness and scalability of American drone makers to meet the market’s demands.

With Congress only hours away from deciding tech giant DJI’s future in the United States, here’s what the “Countering CCP Drones Act” (HR 2864) means for the drones you already have.

Utah has embarked on an ambitious project to revolutionize air transportation in the state. Spearheaded by the innovative aerospace company 47G, in collaboration with the Utah Governor’s Office, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the Utah Inland Port Authority, and various industry stakeholders, Project Alta (Air Logistics Transportation Alliance) seeks to establish an advanced air mobility (AAM) system throughout Utah by 2034.

Volarious, a Singapore-based tech company specializing in tethered drone systems, has announced the launch of V-Scan software that identifies, follows, and records multiple objects ⁠— including people and vehicles ⁠— with exceptional clarity and precision. The sophisticated software is available exclusively for Volarious app users.

Canadian aerospace company Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has announced the launch of the PRS-M3E, a new parachute system for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and Mavic 3 Thermal drones.

As drone maker DJI prepares to end its flight sync capabilities for US pilots on June 12, drone fleet and airspace management specialist Aloft is making sure that historical logs of its users are synced to the encrypted Aloft Air Control platform.

Drone Industry Insights (Droneii), a Germany-based research firm focusing on the commercial drone industry, is seeking inputs for its annual Drone Industry Barometer report. Here’s why it matters to you.

DJI recently announced it will permanently disable the option for US drone pilots to sync their flight logs to DJI’s servers. The drone maker says this decision has been taken following an evaluation of the company’s data policy in line with market demands and privacy expectations. The change will start reflecting in the DJI Fly app from Wednesday. The same day, a bill proposing to ban DJI drones in the US has been scheduled for a Senate hearing amid data security concerns.

Earlier this year, Anzu Robotics announced its entrance into the US drone market with the launch of the Raptor and Raptor T industrial drones. Both drones are based on the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise platform but the country of origin for the Raptor series is Malaysia, not China. As Congress weighs new legislation to completely ban DJI drones inside the US, here’s a detailed look at how Anzu Robotics and DJI are ensuring that US enterprises retain their access to world-class, affordable technology.

Retail giant Walmart says it is bringing the drone delivery ordering experience directly to its shopping app later this month. Customers can order thousands of items ranging from baby wipes to birthday candles via drone delivery and receive them in 30 minutes or less. In some cases, deliveries can take place as fast as 10 minutes.

DJI has announced that starting next week, it will disable the option for US drone pilots to sync their flight records to DJI’s servers. The change comes at a time when a bill proposing to ban DJI drones has been scheduled for a Senate hearing amid data security concerns.

Swiss drone maker Wingtra has launched new drone data planning and collaboration software, WingtraCLOUD, emphasizing on several time-cutting and user-friendly features.

The US Senate will soon deliberate on a significant piece of legislation that could impact your ability to access and operate DJI drones. The bill in question is the “Countering CCP Drones Act” (HR 2864), and it aims to ban new DJI products from entering the US market.

US government agencies, public safety agencies, and private industry conducting sensitive aerial missions can now refer to new guidance before purchasing any drones. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have released a memo with procurement guidance and recommendations for security-focused drones. The development comes at a time when a bill proposing to ban DJI drones is expected to move in Congress amid data security concerns.