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Skyrover X1 vs DJI Mini 4 Pro: Pro-Level Specs at Nearly Half the Price
I’ve flown many of “DJI alternatives” over the years, and they all failed the same test: obstacle avoidance. The moment you needed to fly sideways through trees or track a moving subject, those budget options revealed themselves as expensive toys.…
Japan Is Doing What Countries Only Talk About With Medical Drones
Medical drones are often discussed in glossy presentations and optimistic press releases, but Japan is one of the few countries where the conversation has moved past theory and reportedly into daily operations. While the global medical drone market is projected…
FCC Says DJI Can Keep Importing Air 3S, But Will Customs Let Them Through?
I’ve been going through the FCC’s official order and their accompanying Fact Sheet on foreign drones. The FCC created a deliberate gap in their ban that allows existing products to stay on shelves. But the gap between regulatory permission and practical enforcement…
DJI Responds to FCC Ban: ‘Not Grounded in Evidence’
DJI has issued its first official response to the FCC’s decision to add foreign-made drones to the Covered List, calling the action “disappointing” and accusing the administration of protectionism rather than legitimate security enforcement. In a statement provided to DroneXL,…
FCC Bans All Foreign And DJI Drones: America Just Made Itself Weaker, Not Safer
We’ve been tracking the December 23 deadline for months, expecting DJI to land on the FCC’s Covered List through bureaucratic default. What the FCC actually did today goes far beyond anything we predicted. They didn’t just ban DJI. They banned…
Red Bull Plays Tetris With 4,000 Drones in Dubai
What began life as a simple puzzle of falling blocks has officially escaped the screen and taken over the sky, as reported by Red Bull on its press release. To celebrate the Tetris World Championships, Red Bull transformed the Dubai…
Senators Demand DJI Drone Disclosures from Contractors at Nuclear and Border Sites
Two senators are pressing major construction contractors about DJI drone use at nuclear facilities and border security sites. The letters follow GSA Inspector General findings that contractors used DJI equipment at sensitive locations. But the real question isn’t whether the…
DJI Neo 2 After 30 Days: Why This Pocketable Drone Has Become One of My Favorites
The DJI Neo 2 drone has been out for about a month now, and I can easily say this has probably become one of my favorite drones. A lot of people consider the Neo series a toy, something not meant…
DJI Ban: Why Everyone Owes Drone Pilots Honest Answers
This week, DJI’s Head of Global Policy Adam Welsh sat down with YouTuber Faruk from iPhonedo for what was billed as a deep dive into the looming December 23 DJI ban. I watched the interview hoping for hard questions. What…
DroneXL 2025 Christmas Collection: Holiday Gear for Drone Pilots Now Available
The holidays are here, and so is the brand-new DroneXL 2025 Christmas Collection, created for drone lovers who want to unwrap something truly special this season. Whether you’re shopping for a pilot, an enthusiast, or treating yourself, this festive lineup…
Take a Look at the First NDAA-Compliant Fiber-Optic FPV Drone!
The Neros Archer is the first fiber-optic FPV drone that is NDAA-compliant, and that’s not the only reason it’s turning heads. The Archer is a newly announced fiber-optic FPV drone from Neros Technologies (US) and Kela Technologies (Israel). A growing…
Connecticut Agricultural Drone Law Takes Effect as 170% Tariffs Price Out 92% of Farms
I’ve been watching Connecticut’s agriculture drone bill since it first appeared in March. Now it’s law, and the timing couldn’t be more ironic: Connecticut just legalized agricultural drone spraying six days before the FCC’s December 23 deadline could ban the…