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Two Chinese nationals are headed for trial in Malaysia in an espionage case that’s grabbing global headlines. And it all started with a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drone.

In a case that highlights the sharp legal and safety stakes when drones operate near crowds, a Queens woman filed suit earlier this year after being struck by a DJI drone during a Fourth of July drone-and-fireworks display in New York.

Confined space inspections are some of the most dangerous jobs out there, and they remain a major safety concern across industries. Every year, workers are injured or even killed while entering tight, hazardous areas inside power plants, water infrastructure, and oil and gas facilities. Swiss robotics company Flybotix thinks it has a better way, and investors seem to agree.

As US Space Command prepares to make Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, its permanent home, the city is poised to play an even bigger role in the nation’s aerospace and defense ecosystem. The relocation, which is expected to bring about 1,400 jobs and significant federal investment, is already fueling a wave of new partnerships and innovation in what many call Rocket City.

Silicon Valley drone startup SiFly has officially claimed a Guinness World Record after flying its Q12 drone for more than three hours — nearly an hour longer than the previous record. The groundbreaking flight took place on July 26 at Amaral Ranches in California’s Salinas Valley, witnessed by eight official observers, including Apple Distinguished Engineer Paul Baker and NASA Ames Research Aerospace Engineer Chris Silva.

When two back-to-back storms knocked out power for more than 700,000 homes, businesses, and farms across Ireland last winter, the country’s national electricity utility ESB needed a faster way to get the lights back on. The solution? Drones.

DJI has rolled out a significant firmware update for its enterprise-grade Dock 3 and Matrice 4 series drones. Dock 3 firmware v14.03.00.03 and aircraft firmware v14.03.00.03 bring sharper intelligence, enhanced safety, and greater operational flexibility for US professionals across public safety, infrastructure inspection, surveying, and other applications.

DJI has rolled out a new firmware update for its flagship Osmo 360 camera, giving creators and hobbyists alike a smoother, more intuitive shooting experience. The update brings a clever new shooting shortcut, boosted 8K video quality, and richer color performance — making one of the most popular 360° cameras on the market even more capable.

DJI has rolled out a game-changing firmware update for the new Power 2000 portable power station, v01.00.12.00, bringing brand-new Energy Saver capabilities, including Scheduled Periods and Grid-Tied ESS, now accessible via the DJI Home app.

Here’s what’s new for DJI Action 5 Pro owners today: a small-but-useful firmware that quietly improves privacy and polish, while giving fence-sitters one more reason to jump in.

Earlier this month, DJI entered the 360-camera market with its Osmo 360 camera. The kicker was that if you lived in the U.S., DJI wasn’t selling them directly, and most third-party stores also couldn’t get them. That may have changed, although in the most unlikely way, with the camera now being listed on DJI’s Amazon store page.

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.