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Drone delivery might still feel futuristic in many parts of the world, but in one Irish town, it’s already part of everyday life. Manna Aero, a Dublin-based startup, is now completing up to 80 autonomous deliveries per drone a day and it’s not just grocery runs or takeout orders. In one case, a customer even had a hot coffee dropped off by drone.

A new bill that was quietly introduced in the Senate this month could reshape how, where, and even if you can fly your drone in the U.S. Introduced as the Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), the bill seeks to allow local governments the right to regulate drone flights below 200 feet.

It has been a quiet few weeks on the Mavic 4 Pro leak story, minus a few videos of the drone out in the wild, which are old news at this point. But the previously rumored release date should be near, right? I mean, we’ve only been waiting for this drone to finally hit store shelves for several months at this point. Well, I hate to break it to you, but it seems like you’re going to have to wait a little bit longer for DJI‘s new flagship camera drone.

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the clock in a yellow cab, stuck in gridlock en route to JFK or LaGuardia, Archer Aviation may have your dream solution: air taxis that can whisk you from Manhattan to the airport in just 5 to 15 minutes. Yes, minutes.

Ready to film your wildest adventures in jaw-dropping detail? DJI just made it a whole lot easier — and cheaper. For the first time ever, the Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo is on sale for just $369 — that’s $80 off a camera that already punched way above its weight.

As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video — whether it’s for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear — I’m always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on the Hohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the best smartphone gimbals we’ve seen yet.

PolarPro has entered the camera bag chat with the addition of its RoadRunner camera bags in various sizes and designs. The company was gracious enough to send over a few samples for us to try and share our thoughts with you.

If you’re vacationing near the Jersey Shore and notice a swarm of drones overhead, don’t panic — it’s all part of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) experiment. From April 14 to 25, the FAA is conducting a large-scale drone detection test near New Jersey’s Cape May Ferry Terminal, aiming to enhance airspace safety.​

[Editor’s update, April 22]: 10 reasons Insta360 X5 might be the coolest camera ever made

Insta360 has just dropped a mysterious teaser for a brand-new camera launching April 22, and from the looks of it, we’re in for an all-terrain, all-lighting, all-action kind of upgrade.

DJI is lighting up the night and cranking up the volume — literally. The company just launched Zenmuse S1, its first-ever spotlight, and Zenmuse V1, its first drone-mounted speaker — two fresh payloads designed for DJI’s powerful Matrice 350 RTK and 300 RTK drones. These new tools are built for action-packed missions like emergency response, public safety, and night inspections, giving drone teams sharper eyes and louder voices in the sky.

Sony has announced the AS-DT1, a brand-new miniature LiDAR depth sensor that’s packed with advanced tech and designed to make your drone missions smarter, faster, and more precise.

If you’ve ever worked through the night at a construction site, on an emergency response team, or just tried to light up a massive outdoor area, you know how clunky and frustrating traditional lighting towers can be. Bulky, noisy, and slow to set up — they’ve been the only option. Until now.

Drone operators in Europe now have more room to fly safely and legally, thanks to a new announcement from aerospace safety company ParaZero. The Israeli firm has expanded its compliance for DJI’s Mavic 3 drone line, adding full Class C5 certification for the Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro Cine models.

Las Vegas just hosted the NAB Show 2025, and DJI came in hot — walking away with a trophy haul and a showcase full of cutting-edge gear. While most people know DJI for their flying cameras, this year, they proved they’re also dominating the ground game for filmmakers and creators alike.

Tech giant DJI has announced a product launch event scheduled for April 16 at 8 a.m. EDT. The event’s teaser taglines, “Light Up The Night” and “Reach Loud and Clear,” suggest the introduction of new spotlight and speaker payloads for industrial drones, such as the Matrice 350 RTK.

Flock Safety is taking emergency response to new heights — literally. The Atlanta-based tech company just announced a game-changing update: drones that launch the second a 911 call comes in. It’s called Flock911 for Aerodome, and it’s officially the first system in the US that allows police drones to deploy based on a live 911 call — before it’s even entered into dispatch.

The white rhino, one of nature’s most majestic creatures, is teetering on the edge of extinction. But in the vast wilderness of South Africa’s Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, hope is taking flight — literally. Enter DJI’s Matrice 4T drone, the high-tech hero revolutionizing the way conservationists protect endangered wildlife.

After years of testing, trial runs, and tinkering with logistics, Walmart has formally launched its latest drone delivery service in Texas’ Dallas-Fort Worth area — this time in partnership with Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous drone delivery service.

Seattle-based drone company BRINC is flying high this week. The emergency response drone maker just raised a massive $75 million in new funding and announced a strategic partnership with Motorola Solutions — moves that promise to supercharge its mission to revolutionize 911 response across the US.

What started as a fun weekend experiment with an underwater drone turned into a full-blown military operation when a 14-year-old accidentally discovered — and crashed into — a live World War II bomb lying undisturbed in a popular UK river.

DJI has just hit a major milestone in the world of filmmaking: its Inspire 3 drone is now officially approved by Netflix for use in 4K Originals. This marks the first time a drone has made it onto the streaming giant’s list of approved camera systems, and it’s also DJI’s debut on the prestigious roster.

China has dropped the hammer on 11 US-based drone manufacturers — including Skydio, BRINC Drones, and Boeing-owned Insitu — by placing them on its “unreliable entity” list, a move that subjects these companies to sweeping trade sanctions and export restrictions.