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DJI, the world’s leading civilian drone manufacturer, has embraced the possibility of a US executive order that could restrict Chinese drone companies, viewing it as an opportunity to validate its security protocols.

UK peeps, it’s your lucky day — while drone pilots in the US are still paying full price, the DJI Flip with RC 2 remote controller bundle is currently enjoying a whopping 23% discount in the UK. The bundle has dropped from £549.00 to just £422.60, and just in time for Father’s Day. But be quick — 5% of this limited-time deal has already been claimed at the time of publishing.

A sweeping move by the White House to restrict Chinese drone companies could ironically end up helping one of the biggest players at risk: DJI. While recent headlines have framed the forthcoming Trump executive orders as a death knell for Chinese drone makers, the reality is more complicated — and possibly more hopeful for DJI.

Dubai Police has officially teamed up with AirHub, a Netherlands-based drone software company specializing in drone operations, situational awareness, fleet management, and compliance. The strategic partnership will help Dubai Police to elevate its already advanced drone operations.

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is into tech, photography, or outdoor adventures, a DJI gadget might be the perfect gift.

American drone manufacturer Skyfish has commercially released its new enterprise drone, Osprey — a sleek, survey-grade machine packed with power, portability, and ambition to replace DJI in the skies.

Litchi, a leading third-party app for DJI drones, has unveiled its latest innovation: Litchi Hub. This next-generation flight planning platform, currently in public beta, is set to replace the longstanding Mission Hub, offering advanced features to enhance the drone piloting experience.

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has submitted new filings to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its anticipated Mini 5 Pro drone. While such filings typically precede product launches, the current geopolitical climate suggests that this may not indicate an imminent release, at least for US pilots.

For the first time in the US, two commercial drone delivery services are taking to the skies in a partnership that could set the stage for the future of aerial logistics. Alphabet’s Wing and Flytrex have successfully implemented a cutting-edge unmanned traffic management (UTM) system that allows them to operate in overlapping airspace — without conflict.

DJI has released a new firmware update for the compact and creator-friendly Flip drone, bringing major improvements to photo and video performance. The update — aircraft Firmware v01.00.13.00 — adds the dramatic Dolly Zoom feature to Smart Snaps and fine-tunes skin tone accuracy for better-looking shots right out of the camera.

With the release of the Mavic 4 Pro behind us—sorry, US pilots, I feel your pain too—we’re already wondering: what’s next for DJI? Well, an FCC filing and one of our favorite leakers could show us the way.

In a rare, can’t-miss deal, the DJI Mini 4K drone is down to just $249, slashing 17% off its usual $299 price tag. The Fly More Combo, meanwhile, is available for only $379, which translates to $70 in savings. With DJI’s future in the US market increasingly uncertain, this limited-time offer might be your best shot at snagging a top-tier drone before shelves start emptying.

As nations continue to learn and develop new systems, the US military is starting to change its purchasing tactics away from more tanks to more drones. Both the US Army and Marines have various test units working through new squad formations, drone equipment, and tactics to learn from Ukraine’s success with drones on the battlefield.

A new product called the DJI Osmo Nano has just surfaced in the FCC database — and if the name is anything to go by, it could be DJI’s smallest action camera yet.

Get ready to look up when your DoorDash order arrives, Charlotte — food delivery has taken off, literally. Wing, Google’s on-demand drone delivery unit, and DoorDash, the go-to app for local cravings, have teamed up to launch drone-powered deliveries in Queen City. This marks the first time Charlotte residents can enjoy their favorite meals from the sky.

If flying drones indoors sounds like a recipe for disaster, ModalAI’s new Stinger Vision FPV is here to change your mind. The new Stinger Vision FPV is a compact, rugged, and brainy first-person-view drone that’s designed to fly safely and autonomously in tight spaces like warehouses, tunnels, or even GPS-denied environments.

DJI has rolled out an exciting new firmware update (v01.02.00.00) for its latest full-feature camera gimbal, the RS 4 Mini.

So you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on a serious camera drone? This is your moment. The DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus with RC 2 is down to $1,099 for Memorial Day — and that’s not just a good deal, it’s a “drop everything and buy now” kind of deal.

General Atomics announced recently that it’s working towards getting the newly named YFQ-42A unmanned fighter flying this summer. That starts with ground tests, which began this month.

PolarPro is hitting the Memorial Day sales hard with an easy way to stock up on new camera filters while saving big! The leader in camera filters for all your camera sizes, you can save up to 25% on filters this weekend.

We’re about a week out from the release of DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro, and while it may seem like everyone got one on social media, the number of US owners is still extremely low due to DJI’s decision not to sell the drone in the US. However, that supposedly was not 100% true, as both DJI’s own NYC store and Adorama were able to sell the drone and ship it to customers. How is that possible? And how can you get one?

What if your ski patrol had rotor blades instead of skis? DJI has released a must-watch video that shows exactly that — its new Dock 3 in action at Japan’s Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, where drones are redefining how ski areas manage safety and efficiency in harsh, snow-packed conditions.

While Amazon delivery drones are still trying to figure out where to land, Zipline is already floating boxes into backyards with sci-fi precision — and doing it quietly.