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DJI Avata 360 Firmware Update: This Is the Unlock You've Been Waiting For
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DJI Avata 360 Firmware Update: This Is the Unlock You’ve Been Waiting For

The DJI Avata 360 just got a firmware update that changes the conversation. If you’ve been on the fence about pulling the trigger, this might be the moment. Let’s get into what’s new — and why it actually matters for real flying. Update, April 7, 2026: Since this article was published, it’s become clear that…

Mystery Drones Over Barksdale AFB: What We Actually Know
Skydio

Mystery Drones Over Barksdale AFB: What We Actually Know

Here’s what we know for certain: someone flew drones over one of America’s most sensitive military installations, and the Air Force still doesn’t know who. What we don’t know yet will shape the conversation around airspace security, operator intent, and what this means for other bases nationwide, as reported by Newsweek. Lawmakers in Louisiana are…

DJI Avata 360 beginner's guide
DJI

DJI Avata 360 beginner’s guide: Getting ready for your first flight

Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So this is my beginner’s guide for the brand new DJI Avata 360. This beginner’s guide is designed for those who have never flown a drone before. We’re going to help you get familiarized with the hardware, the software, and the basic functionality of the drone to…

Ukraine's Drone Industry Arrives in Düsseldorf, and It Has Receipts
Amazon

Ukraine built an Amazon for combat drones, and no other military can match it

Ukraine’s military has built two online marketplaces where frontline commanders can browse hundreds of drone models on their phones, pay with brigade credits, and receive delivery within 5 to 10 days, according to a detailed report by The New York Times. The system covers nearly the entire Ukrainian armed forces, with 130 brigades now enrolled.…

DJI Pocket 4 Packaging Leak Confirms Every Spec Buyers Were Hoping For
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DJI Pocket 4 Packaging Leak Confirms Every Spec Buyers Were Hoping For

Retail packaging photos of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo have surfaced showing the full spec sheet printed on the box, as The New Camera first reported. The image, shared by OsitaLV, reveals a 1-inch sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range, 107GB of built-in storage, 2x lossless zoom, and 4-channel audio output. These…

DJI Avata 360: Powerful tracking without any editing required
DJI

DJI Avata 360: Powerful tracking without any editing required

Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So DJI has just launched the Avata 360 and I’ve already done a full review of it. But in this video I want to talk a little bit more about what I think is the most important feature of it and that is its new tracking capabilities.…

DJI Avata 360 vs. Antigravity A1: Don't buy until you watch this
Antigravity A1

DJI Avata 360 vs. Antigravity A1: Don’t buy until you watch this

Today, we’re comparing two of the most interesting drone releases in the past few years. On one side, we have the DJI Avata 360, DJI’s first ever panoramic drone designed to combine FPV flying with full 360-degree capture. And on the other side, we have the Antigravity A1, the first mainstream 8K 360 drone that…

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