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Baltimore man faces prison for flying drone over NFL stadium

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What was meant to be an electrifying NFL Wild Card showdown at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore turned into a legal nightmare for one drone pilot. A Maryland man, Alexis Perez Suarez, 43, is now facing federal felony charges after allegedly flying a drone over the packed stadium during the January 11, 2025, playoff game.

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Mini 4 Pro or Flip? Picking the best DJI drone for you

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Whether you’re a hobbyist, travel vlogger, or content creator, having the right drone can take your shots to the next level. But with so many options, which one should you choose? Today, we’re comparing two exciting drones: the DJI Flip and the DJI Mini 4 Pro. Both are lightweight, affordable, packed with smart features, and designed for incredible footage. Let’s break it down!

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DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro drops to its lowest price ever

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DJI is making its high-quality action cameras more accessible than ever to adventure seekers, travel vloggers, and content creators. The company has introduced the new Osmo Action 5 Pro Essential Combo at $339. This is the lowest price you’ll find to get your hands on one of the best action cameras available today.

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Update: Hollywood exec pleads guilty to crashing drone into LA firefighting plane

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It was a reckless decision with serious consequences. Peter Tripp Akemann, a 56-year-old Los Angeles resident, has pleaded guilty to crashing his drone into a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft battling the Palisades Fire last month. According to the US Attorney’s Office, the former president of Skydance Interactive entered his plea to a federal class-A misdemeanor count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft. This misdemeanor carries a potential one-year federal prison sentence. Akemann’s sentencing has been set for June 2.

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Will DJI’s next generation drones be available in the US?

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For the last year, we’ve been on the edge of the fear of losing brand new DJI drones if the United States bans them from being imported. We’re also on the backend of the company’s third generation (give or take) of its main lineup of camera drones: Mini 4 Pro, Air 3S, and Mavic 3 Pro. Will these drone replacements make it to us?

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro could take on a design closer to the Mini 4 Pro

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As we’re patiently waiting for DJI to announce its latest flagship camera drone, we have no choice but to speculate what it will be through leaked specs, images, and renders. If they’re all true, the design of the Mavic 4 Pro will be quite different from its previous design. One aspect of the design’s change will likely come from its smaller siblings.

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Amazon hits pause on drone delivery after crash reports

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Editors note: This article has been updated with statements from an Amazon spokesperson.

Amazon’s drone delivery dreams have once again hit turbulence with the company temporarily halting its 60-minute drone delivery service in Texas and Arizona following a series of crashes involving its new MK30 drones. The decision comes after two drones crashed during tests at Amazon’s Pendleton, Oregon, site in December — one of which caught fire on impact.

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DJI insists geofencing update isn’t linked to US drone ban talks

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DJI, the world’s leading drone maker, has found itself at the center of heated speculation this week after announcing a major update to its geofencing system in the United States. The company has now issued a clarification: This change is not a retaliatory move against the US government amid discussions of a potential ban on DJI products. Instead, DJI insists that the update is designed to give drone operators better control and more reliable airspace data by aligning with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) official information.

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Cinematic FPV at your fingertips: DJI launches O4 Air Unit

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Tech giant DJI has unveiled the O4 Air Unit series, a camera and digital video transmission solution for custom-built FPV (first-person view) drones. With jaw-dropping 4K video capabilities, ultra-low latency, and unparalleled versatility, this new series offers a thrilling combination of creativity and adventure for drone enthusiasts and content creators alike.

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DJI Flip drone arrives January 14: Everything we know so far

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Tech giant DJI has released a teaser for its upcoming drone, the DJI Flip. The teaser image, featuring downward-folding propeller guards and the tagline “Open New Possibilities,” reveals that the official release of the new DJI drone is scheduled for January 14 at 8 a.m. EST. However, there’s quite a bit that we know already from rumors and leaks.

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