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Opinion: DJI and The American Drone Delusion: We’re Not Catching Up, We’re Falling Behind
On December 23, 2025, the FCC added DJI to its Covered List, effectively banning the import and sale of any new DJI drones in the United States. Future DJI products will never legally reach American consumers. The ban, justified by…
Greenville Expands Drone Ops With Flock Safety Push
Drones are no longer a novelty in Greenville, Mississippi. They are a working tool, already woven into search efforts and emergency response. This week, city leaders approved new funding that quietly but meaningfully expands those capabilities, adding extra batteries and…
Milwaukee Police Launch Drone First Responders
When every second counts, Milwaukee police are now letting a drone beat the squad car to the scene as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. The Milwaukee Police Department has officially launched its Drone as First Responder program, and yes, the…
DJI Mini 4 Pro Hits 9% Discount on Amazon, But the Mini 5 Pro Upgrade Might Be the Smarter Play
Amazon just flagged the DJI Mini 4 Pro with DJI RC 2 as its lowest price in 30 days, and after spending the morning comparing configurations, the math tells an interesting story that most deal roundups are missing. The Mini…
3D Printed Kit Turns DJI Osmo Nano Into Mini Hasselblad
The DJI Osmo Nano is one of those cameras that feels like it escaped from the future, tiny body, clever modular design, and just enough DJI magic to make you trust it with moments that matter. But someone looked at…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Hits Amazon With Up To 19% Discounts: Your Complete Buying Guide
After months of tracking DJI availability through customs chaos, gray market sellers, and regulatory uncertainty, the drone many pilots have been waiting for is finally accessible through legitimate channels. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro has landed on Amazon with Prime…
DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Drops to $245 on Amazon, Making This the Best Entry Into Drones
After spending years watching drone prices climb while regulatory hurdles multiply, it’s refreshing to see a deal that actually makes sense for beginners. Amazon is currently offering the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo for $245, a 15% discount from the usual…
US Army Buys EagleNXT eBee TAC Mapping Drones
The US Army has added a new set of eyes to its aerial toolbox, purchasing tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT through its German partner Dronivo GmbH. The price tag remains classified, but the capability upgrade is anything but subtle, as…
Wingcopter Brings Long Range LiDAR Surveying to Japan
Surveying in Japan is not for the faint of heart or the short of range. With roughly 70 percent of the country made up of mountains and steep terrain, gathering accurate geospatial data has always been expensive, complex, and sometimes…
Tampa Police Add Skydio Drones and VR to Safety Toolkit
Tampa Police are stepping into a future where training does not begin on the street but inside a headset, surrounded by pixels that behave like pressure, noise, and uncertainty, as 10 Tampa Bay reports. Thanks to federal funding, officers and…
Ashburnham Police Drone Program Shows What Smart Public Safety Investment Looks Like
When a small Massachusetts town with 100 miles of hiking trails and seven bodies of water decides to build a drone program, the smart money says they’ll do it right or not at all. The Ashburnham Police Department chose to…
Mission Viejo’s Third Thermal Drone Dog Rescue Proves This Tech Isn’t a Gimmick
When strong winds forced Mission Viejo Animal Services to ground their drone last Friday, a 1-year-old Australian Shepherd named Lana was still somewhere in the steep canyons between Dove Canyon and Coto de Caza. The officers knew the technology could…