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HoverAir has set a date for its most ambitious drone yet. The company has confirmed that the HoverAir Aqua, a fully waterproof, self-flying camera drone, will launch via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on Thursday, August 21, at 9 a.m. PDT (noon EDT).

GoPro has long been the go-to camera for capturing moments that are anything but ordinary. From mountain bikers bombing down alpine trails, surfers riding towering waves, and travelers documenting epic road trips, to FPV (first-person view) drone pilots weaving through forests or skimming rooftops at full tilt — GoPro’s compact, rugged design and stunning image quality have made it a favorite for creators worldwide. Now, the company is giving those creators — especially US subscribers — a new way to turn their cloud-stored videos into income.

Last month, Antigravity emerged from stealth mode with nothing but an August date for its first drone announcement. Today is finally that day. A1 is the first drone designed from the ground up to have a 360-degree camera, and it has a few other tricks up its sleeve too.

Flytrex just got the go-ahead from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), making it only the fourth US company to earn this coveted approval — joining Wing (Google), Amazon, and Zipline.

Finding a compact, high-performance drone in the US that doesn’t break the bank has become a challenge — especially with DJI Mini 4 Pro prices climbing and availability shrinking. But right now, the SkyRover X1 is swooping in with a deal that’s hard to ignore: the Fly More Combo with three batteries for just $718. That’s pro-level flying power, straight out of the box, at a price that most pilots in the US would pay for a single-battery DJI Mini 4 Pro right now.

Smartphone gimbals have become a dime a dozen at this point, but who are the leaders right now? Here are our top three gimbals that you should be looking at if you are in the market for one.

It’s a double whammy, a new product that isn’t available in the US for DJI’s flagship drone that isn’t available in the US. Although for our international friends, this is likely a big win for those who enjoy using such tools.

Counter-uncrewed systems (CUxS) tech specialist DroneShield has announced the launch of SentryCiv, a next-generation solution aimed at helping civilian sectors protect critical infrastructure from the growing threat of malicious drones.

HoverAir is proving it listens to its pilots. The company has dropped its biggest firmware update yet for the X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max drones, rolling out fresh creative flight modes, smarter tracking, and expanded controls designed to make autonomous aerial shooting feel more like working with your own personal camera crew.

For nearly 80 years, avalanche safety crews in Canada have battled unstable snow with World War II artillery, helicopter drops, and risky ground missions. Now, a Canadian drone company says it has a safer, faster, and more precise way to get the job done — and the government just gave it the green light.

When Insta360 first dropped the word “Antigravity” last month, it sparked a wave of speculation. Now, we finally have a date for when the mystery will lift: August 14, 9 a.m. EDT. That’s when Insta360 will pull back the curtain on its first-ever drone and debut Antigravity, a new independent brand focused on 360-degree aerial storytelling.

When DJI unveiled the O4 Air Unit earlier this year, the FPV (first-person view) drone community braced for a leap: 4K/60fps filming, crisp 1080p live feed, and a size-light enough to sit on tree branches… or your fingertip. BETAFPV answered the call with the Pavo Femto, a 75 mm, brushless 2S whoop that feels almost magical in how well it balances size with capability.

A British vacationer is facing a jaw-dropping €200,000 (approx. $244,000) fine after flying a drone illegally during a crowded religious festival in Spain’s Canary Islands. Here’s a cautionary tale for drone pilots across the globe, especially those planning to take their birds overseas…

In a landmark move that could reshape the skies, the US Department of Transportation, under Secretary Sean P. Duffy, has proposed a sweeping new rule that would finally normalize Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations — a long-awaited milestone for the commercial drone industry. The draft rule, introduced as Part 108, is being hailed as a transformative framework that will allow drones to operate beyond the operator’s visual range without the need for individual waivers.

DJI has its eyes off the skies, and on your floors. Best known for revolutionizing aerial photography and drone technology, the Chinese tech powerhouse is now aiming to redefine home cleaning with its latest creation: Romo, a robot vacuum cleaner powered by drone-level perception, AI path planning, and striking design.

HoverAir is now offering more details of its next big thing, Aqua, a 100% waterproof, self-flying camera drone designed to take off and land directly on water.

If you thought action cameras were all function and no flair, think again. Insta360 has just dropped a head-turning version of its flagship 360-degree camera: the X5 Satin White Limited Edition.

DJI’s brand-new Osmo 360 camera has already received its first firmware update, and it’s a big one. If you’ve just unboxed the camera, chances are the first thing you’ll need to do is install firmware version v01.01.06.20 to unlock the device’s full potential.

The skies are getting crowded — and wetter. Drone maker HoverAir has just teased its latest offering, Aqua, and it is turning heads with one standout feature: it floats. Yes, really. This waterproof drone is not only compact and clever, but it might just be the shot across the bow that DJI didn’t see coming.

DJI’s Mimo app just got a big upgrade, and it’s good news for content creators and fitness fanatics alike. The latest version, 2.3.1, officially adds support for DJI’s new Osmo 360 camera, while also delivering a slew of video editing enhancements and dashboard upgrades.

This week, DJI announced its entrance into the 360 camera market with its Osmo 360. An impressively stacked camera that can even make Insta360 clutch its pearls in fear of competition. However, it has one massive flaw that could hinder its relevancy: availability.

In a major leap for drone logistics, EHang has successfully flown its VT20 drone on an intercity cargo route between Guangzhou and Zhuhai — two key cities in southern China’s bustling Greater Bay Area. The company’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft carried out a round trip covering over 103 miles, transporting fresh seafood and medical samples without a pilot onboard.

DJI has announced it will officially suspend service and support for its wireless handheld focus control system, the DJI Focus, beginning September 1, 2025.

DJI has officially joined the 360 camera game — and it’s doing so with a bang. The all-new Osmo 360, the company’s first 360-degree camera, is now available to preorder in the US.