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DJI’s pocket-sized vlogging powerhouse just got a serious price drop. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3, a fan-favorite among travel vloggers and solo shooters, is enjoying a 32% discount right now, dropping its price from $799 to $543. But the timing couldn’t be more interesting: new leaks hint that DJI’s next-gen Osmo Pocket 4 could be right around the corner.

Drones are big business right now if you’re a defense contractor, building drones, designing new drones, and trying to compete with drones coming out of Ukraine and Russia. However, the bigger concern is countering drones, and the Army has a new toy to test out.

DroneShield’s systems are getting sharper, faster, and far more connected, just as governments and infrastructure operators are scrambling to manage increasingly crowded skies. The counter-drone company has rolled out ADS-B integration for smarter aircraft tracking, launched a new DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise (C2E) platform for nationwide command-and-control, and unveiled its most ambitious AI-powered software update yet.

Florida Senator Rick Scott is turning up the heat on Chinese drone giant DJI and on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which is preparing to give itself sweeping new powers to ban previously approved devices from the US market.

Artificial intelligence firm Palladyne AI and long-time drone manufacturer Draganfly have announced plans to collaborate on developing advanced autonomous and swarming capabilities for Draganfly’s UAV platforms.

If you’ve been dreaming about filming your next adventure in buttery-smooth 4K, now’s your sign to hit buy. DJI just dropped fresh deals on its most popular action cameras and audio gear, and these are some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen all year.

Ascent AeroSystems just became the first US-based small drone manufacturer to lock in CMMC Level 2 certification, and that’s a much bigger deal than it sounds.

Atlanta-based Flock Safety has unveiled Alpha, a US-built, NDAA-compliant drone designed to help law enforcement reach emergencies faster and with sharper situational awareness. The company says Alpha represents a major step forward in Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology, combining speed, endurance, and precision in one compact system.

DJI is tightening its focus on data security with two new enterprise products — FlightHub 2 On-Premises and FlightHub 2 AIO — designed to give organizations complete control over their drone operations and information.

DJI is pushing back against what it says is an unjust US ban effort. The world’s biggest drone maker has filed an appeal after a federal court upheld the Pentagon’s “Chinese Military Company” label — a decision that keeps DJI on a blacklist threatening its access to government contracts and US markets.

GeoCue made a strong statement at INTERGEO 2025 in Frankfurt, unveiling three major innovations. From a new NDAA-compliant aerial LiDAR sensor to immersive 3D visualization features in LP360 software, GeoCue’s latest developments are all about helping drone operators, surveyors, and engineers extract richer insights — and value — from their data.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is tightening its grip on foreign-made technology, and drone maker DJI may soon feel the heat. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced that the agency will vote on new rules allowing it to revoke certifications for previously approved devices deemed national-security risks.

What if your next 911 call was answered by a drone? Ohio has just launched the nation’s first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) program, a two-year pilot designed to test how drones can reach emergency scenes faster, provide live aerial views to dispatchers, and ultimately help save lives.

A drone that can paint buildings? It’s not sci-fi anymore. Lucid Bots, the robotics company behind the Sherpa drone that already cleans building exteriors and windows, has unveiled a new painting and coating module, turning its flying workhorse into a full-fledged construction site partner.

What began as a mesmerizing light show over the skies of Liuyang, China, quickly turned into an apocalyptic nightmare. Hundreds of spectators ran for their lives as a high-tech drone and fireworks performance erupted into chaos, showering the crowd below with blazing debris.

Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days are in full swing, and the discounts on action cameras are seriously tempting. Whether you’re an adventure vlogger, drone pilot, or weekend traveler, now’s the perfect time to upgrade your gear.

Editor’s note [October 21, 2025]: The Prime Big Deal Days sale has wrapped, but the 20% off DJI Mini 4K deal just made a comeback.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are here, and DJI fans have plenty to get excited about. Some of the brand’s best compact drones are up to 20% off right now, making this one of the most tempting times to finally hit “Add to Cart.” Here’s your ultimate guide to what’s on sale, what makes each model special, and how to decide which drone is right for you.

If you’ve ever watched those immersive first-person-view (FPV) drone videos and thought, “That looks insane, but probably complicated,” this is your sign. DJI’s Neo Motion Fly More Combo is not only the easiest way to step into FPV flying, it’s now 21% off, dropping the price to just $419 on Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.

DJI, the manufacturer synonymous “drones,” who has applied its gimbal technology to gimbals for DSLRs, compact handheld cameras and has even found footing in the wireless microphone market has finally released a 360-action camera over a decade after the first movers. Here are some thoughts before you hit purchase.

When the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (KRP) recently encouraged citizens to report drone sightings to the emergency number 112, the advice was meant to promote safety. Instead, it has sparked confusion and criticism from drone experts who say it risks fueling unnecessary fear and false alarms.

Europe’s skies are in turmoil once again, not from storms or strikes, but from a surge of so-called drone sightings that have forced major airports from Copenhagen to Munich to ground flights. In the past two weeks, air traffic has been repeatedly disrupted as officials chased mysterious flying objects: some now found to be stars, planes, or even balloons. The panic has revived memories of the 2018 Gatwick Airport shutdown, where no drone was ever found, and sparked fresh fears of Russian “hybrid” interference despite a lack of evidence. Experts warn that Europe’s growing obsession with drones may be fueling a dangerous cycle of overreaction.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations after two Amazon Prime Air drones crashed into a construction crane in Arizona this week — an accident that briefly grounded the company’s ambitious drone delivery program before operations resumed Friday.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a brand-new Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system, marking the first major overhaul of the decades-old service that alerts pilots — including drone operators — to temporary airspace restrictions, hazards, and flight disruptions. The modernized platform, called the NOTAM Management Service (NMS), is designed to be faster, more reliable, and cloud-based, arriving months ahead of schedule after years of outages and frustration with the legacy system.