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A 71-year-old Chinese-born Canadian citizen has been deported from the United States after pleading guilty to using his DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone to capture hundreds of unauthorized images of Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida.

The fallout from last year’s holiday drone show mishap at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando has escalated into the courtroom. Earlier this month, Adriana Edgerton, the mother of a 7-year-old boy struck by a malfunctioning drone during the December 21, 2024, performance, filed a sweeping negligence and product liability lawsuit in Orange County Circuit Court against the City of Orlando and four companies tied to the event.

Tech giant DJI has unveiled its latest audio innovation: the ultralight DJI Mic 3 wireless microphone. And the good news is, unlike other recent DJI releases, Mic 3 is in stock and available to buy in the United States from today, with prices for a single clip-on transmitter starting at just $99.

HoverAir’s latest innovation, the Aqua drone, has made a huge splash — literally and figuratively. The waterproof flying camera, designed for effortless water takeoff and landing, has now raised more than $1.4 million through crowdfunding, marking one of the most successful launches in the company’s history. With this milestone, HoverAir confirmed that Aqua will enter mass production in Q4 2025, with customer shipments scheduled for December 2025.

The DJI Osmo 360 has quickly become one of the most talked-about cameras of the year, thanks to its compact design and powerful dual fisheye lenses that capture the world in native 8K 360° video. But while those lenses are the star of the show, they’re also the part that demands the most care.

In a moment when the world’s biggest drone maker faces an uncertain future in America, one Texas border city is proving just how critical the technology has become. El Paso is using DJI’s drones not just to watch the skies, but to reshape how police, firefighters, and airport crews respond when seconds matter.

DJI pilots may soon find themselves facing an unexpected challenger in the skies. After years of dominating the drone market, DJI is getting pushback — not just from camera rival Insta360, but now from a household name in vacuums. Dreame, best known for its robot cleaners, is moving aggressively into drones following DJI’s own foray into ground robotics with its Romo launch earlier this month.

On July 14, 2023, a much‑publicized drone light show over Victoria Harbour in Melbourne’s Docklands district never made it to the crowd‑pleasing finale. Instead, 427 of the 500 drones crashed into the water after a cascade of control errors and mid‑air collisions sent the swarm spiraling out of control.

Amazon Prime members are quietly getting exclusive discounts on the popular DJI Mini 3 drone right now, and the savings are legit.

If you’re among the lucky few who own DJI’s new Osmo 360 camera or edit with the DJI Mimo app, there’s good news: both the app and the camera itself just got updates that address user complaints and unlock sharper panoramic footage.

While drone enthusiasts buzz about Insta360’s emerging Antigravity aerial ambitions, creators who want a powerful, compact camera right now can stop waiting because the company’s latest offering, GO Ultra, is now available to buy in the US.

Just days before its official launch, DJI’s upcoming Mic 3 wireless microphone system has leaked fully —complete with pricing, features, and box contents — after surfacing on US and European retail websites.

Earlier this month, HoverAir teased the Aqua drone, a fully waterproof, self-flying camera designed for use in water environments. The pocketable flying camera is now available to buy through a crowdfunding campaign, with an early-bird price starting at $999

If you’ve ever wished your drone could squeeze out just a little more flight time — or survive a few more rough missions — KULR Technology Group thinks it has the answer. The company has introduced KULR ONE Air (K1A), a new line of advanced batteries designed specifically for drones.

In the world of enterprise drones, DJI’s Matrice 400 has already established itself as a rugged, long-endurance powerhouse. Equipped for energy-infrastructure inspection, search-and-rescue, mapping, and more, the real game-changer has arrived now: a firmware update that unlocks fully automated takeoff and landing from moving ships.

FlytBase is hitting the fast lane of drone autonomy with an ambitious plan: 14 major product updates unveiled over 14 straight days. The California-based software company announced the initiative on August 18, calling it “moving at AI speed.”

Autel Robotics has officially retired two of its most popular consumer drone lines: the EVO Nano series and EVO Lite Series. Sales ended last month, and the countdown to the final shutdown of support services is now underway.

Looking to level up your audio game without breaking the bank? The ultralight DJI Mic Mini is now available at some seriously tempting discounts, and they’re worth a close look, especially for vloggers, podcasters, or anyone shooting on the go.

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.