Every firmware drop, every FCC filing, every leak out of Shenzhen. DJI is the most-covered drone maker on DroneXL — this is the desk that watches them.
The Federal Communications Commission announced today that major U.S. online retailers have removed millions of product listings for prohibited Chinese electronics—a move that could preview what’s coming for DJI drones in just 74 days. While today’s FCC action targets telecom equipment and security cameras from Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision, the enforcement mechanism is identical to…
GoPro has launched their brand new 360 camera, the Max 2, an upgraded version of the original Max released about five years ago. In my latest video, I put it head-to-head against the Insta360 X5 and the DJI Osmo 360 to see which camera delivers the best value for drone pilots and content creators. All…
You know, it seems like just about every other day when you turn on the news or scroll through social media, drones are in the headlines. And most of the time, it’s not for good reasons. Whether it’s battlefield coverage, drones crashing into cranes, or national security debates, there’s so much negativity surrounding our hobby…
Australia’s aviation authority has officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro will be classified as a “small restricted RPA” rather than a sub-250g micro drone, according to correspondence obtained by Adelaide drone operator Corey Roberts of Airworks Pty Ltd. The decision places Australia firmly in line with the United States, Canada, and the United…
A new entry in DJI’s shell company lineup has appeared on Amazon, but U.S. pilots can’t buy it yet. The Skyrover S1 mini drone, distinct from the previously reported Skyrover X1—represents a different strategy from DJI’s rebranding playbook. Rather than cloning existing models, this unreleased drone appears to hybridize the budget-friendly DJI Mini 4K camera…
DJI’s shell company strategy continues expanding with the Skyany X1, a new Amazon-available drone that’s essentially identical to the previously reported Skyrover X1—both rebranded DJI Mini 4 Pro drones manufactured in Malaysia. The discovery, highlighted in a recent video by Half Chrome‘s Jack Towne, reveals how DJI is accelerating its workaround operations as the December…
I’m incredibly excited about the DJI Osmo Nano camera, not only as a drone channel to test it on an FPV drone, but also to use it on a daily basis as a wearable camera to capture my life and behind-the-scenes shots when recording videos. In my latest video, I dive deep into everything this…
High-end camera manufacturer Phase One rolled out a comprehensive drone imaging suite at INTERGEO 2025, featuring the flagship iXM-RS250 with 247-megapixel resolution, direct DJI M400 integration, and real-time quality control software designed to slash flight times and data storage requirements for commercial mapping operators. The announcement represents a major push by Phase One into the…
Firmware drops, FCC filings, leaks, rumors — the DJI desk is the busiest one in the DroneXL newsroom.
