There’s a reason DJI Neo keeps showing up on “best beginner drone” lists. It’s not because it has the biggest camera, the longest flight time, or the most advanced obstacle avoidance. It’s because Neo solves the biggest problem most people have with drones: getting started. And right now, that entry point just got a lot cheaper.

If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll buy a DJI drone “later,” Prime Day may be making that argument a lot harder. The Air 3S, DJI’s sweet spot between beginner-friendly Minis and the far pricier Mavic lineup, is currently selling for under $1,000. And while that price tag is certainly appealing, many buyers are paying attention for a different reason: the growing belief that waiting indefinitely for a better deal on DJI hardware may not be the safest bet.

Most people shopping for their first drone fall into one of two camps. They either buy something ultra-cheap and quickly outgrow it, or they spend big on a premium drone and spend every flight terrified of hitting a tree. This DJI drone feels like it was designed specifically for everyone stuck in the middle.

Most people who think about buying a drone spend months talking themselves out of it. The drone they actually want feels too expensive. The cheap alternatives look questionable. And somewhere in the middle sits a long wish list of trips, sunsets, hikes, beaches, and family vacations they keep telling themselves they’ll capture “someday.” This Prime Day, DJI may have just removed the biggest excuse.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has expanded the list of aircraft exempt from its sweeping foreign-drone import restrictions, marking another sign that federal regulators are willing to make targeted exceptions even as the broader crackdown remains in place.

The all-new Potensic Atom 3 is here, and after putting it through a real-world flight test, I’ve got a lot to unpack. Bigger sensor, longer battery life, a sturdier body, and a brand-new controller — this is a meaningful step up from the Atom 2. It’s not perfect, but the upgrades here are real.

If you’ve been waiting for a deal on one of the most talked-about new drones in recent memory, Prime Day may be the time to act. Antigravity has announced its biggest sale of the year, with discounts of up to 25% on the Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone. The promotion begins June 23 and will be available through Amazon as well as Antigravity’s official online store. Accessories will also be discounted by 20%, making it easier for buyers to build out a complete flying kit.

DJI picked quite a day to sue. Just as Insta360 was celebrating the launch of its highly anticipated Luna Ultra camera — a Leica-powered 8K handheld gimbal camera aimed squarely at creators — DJI filed not one, but two patent infringement lawsuits accusing its fast-growing rival of copying technologies behind the Osmo Pocket lineup.

If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to try a drone without spending a fortune, DJI may have just handed you one. The company’s palm-sized Neo drone is now available at a cool discount, with all major bundles currently marked down by 15%. The deals arrive just in time for Father’s Day, and they make one of DJI’s most beginner-friendly drones even harder to ignore.

For years, creators looking for a compact stabilized camera have largely gravitated toward DJI’s Pocket series. Now, Insta360 is stepping into that space with what may be its most ambitious camera yet. The company has unveiled the Luna Ultra, a Leica co-engineered gimbal camera that combines a large 1-inch sensor, 8K video recording, AI-powered tracking, and a built-in three-axis stabilization system in a device small enough to fit in your pocket.

DJI has quietly created one of the most confusing buying decisions in the drone industry. Not because its drones are difficult to understand, but because two of its most popular first-person view (FPV) models now appeal to completely different types of users despite looking remarkably similar on paper.

If you’ve ever arrived at a flying location only to discover another drone pilot already operating in the same area, a new feature from The Drone Map aims to make those surprises much less common.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has only recently started appearing through third-party sellers for US buyers, but DJI is already trying to prevent new owners from making expensive mistakes.

DJI is officially winding down support for two of its most popular smartphone gimbals: the Osmo Mobile 3 and DJI OM 4. And if you’re still using one of these devices to shoot TikToks, travel vlogs, YouTube videos, or family memories, this is one update you’ll want to pay attention to.

When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added DJI and Autel equipment to its Covered List, many drone operators feared the move could eventually turn thousands of perfectly functional aircraft into outdated, unsupported hardware. But in a decision released earlier this month, the agency quietly hit pause on what could have become a major operational and cybersecurity headache for the US drone industry.

Texas-based fast-food chain Taco Bueno is officially joining the growing drone delivery movement, teaming up with Zipline to bring fresh Tex-Mex meals to customers by air.

DJI is taking its pocket-sized camera lineup in a much more cinematic direction. At the Cannes Film Festival this week, the company unveiled the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P to a global audience, positioning it less as a creator gadget and more as a legitimate filmmaking tool for documentaries, indie productions, and professional storytelling.

Insta360 is leaning hard into vintage-camera nostalgia with its new GO 3S Retro Bundle, and honestly, it might be the coolest tiny camera launch of the year.

As DJI continues navigating uncertainty in the US market, the company is still keeping its global consumer drone lineup fresh with a new wave of spring firmware updates for several flagship products. The latest releases cover the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro, the compact DJI Mini 5 Pro, the versatile DJI Air 3S, along with updates for the DJI RC Pro 2 and the DJI Fly app itself.

What if flying a drone felt less like piloting and more like giving directions to a smart assistant? Antigravity’s latest A1 update is betting big on exactly that.

Across Europe and Asia, DJI’s latest gadgets are already in people’s hands. In the US, those same products are delayed, harder to find, or only available through third-party sellers after weeks of waiting. What started as a drone problem tied to national security concerns has quietly turned into something bigger — where even DJI’s cameras, microphones, gimbals, and power stations are getting held back, despite having nothing to do with drones.

If your DJI drone has mostly been used for vacation clips, neighborhood sunsets, or the occasional family gathering, the newest SkyPixel contest winners may inspire you to charge the batteries immediately.

DJI has another hit on its hands, but if you’re in the US, you might be watching from the sidelines again. The company just unveiled the Mic Mini 2, a tiny, fashion-forward wireless microphone system designed for creators who care as much about sound as they do about style. It’s the kind of product that feels tailor-made for TikTokers, YouTubers, and mobile filmmakers — and yet, like many recent DJI launches, it’s rolling out globally first, with no clear US availability window.

DJI’s compact Neo 2 is quietly becoming one of the most interesting beginner drones around, and its latest firmware update gives creators another reason to pay attention.