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DJI Confirms November 18 Osmo Action 6 Launch
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DJI Confirms November 18 Osmo Action 6 Launch With US Market Access

DJI posted teaser images across its social media channels today announcing a November 18, 2025 product launch event at 12 PM GMT—and notably, the company has created a dedicated US landing page for the announcement. The teaser, titled “Square Up, Nail the Move,” shows what appears to be a square-shaped action camera, strongly indicating the…

DJI NEO 2 Drone Hands-On Review Chinese Reviewer Shows Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance and Dual-Axis Gimbal in Action
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DJI NEO 2 Hands-On: Chinese Reviewer Shows Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance and Dual-Axis Gimbal in Action

Chinese drone specialist Huaiba from “怀爸疯科技” (Huaiba Crazy Tech) has published an extensive hands-on review of the DJI NEO 2, providing the first detailed look at how the upgraded palm-launched drone performs in real-world conditions. His YouTube video demonstrates the NEO 2’s new dual-axis gimbal, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance system, and dramatically improved tracking capabilities through…

DJI Drone Ban Looms in U.S., Threatening Agriculture, Construction, and Public Safety
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DJI Urges U.S. Government To Complete Security Review As Retroactive Ban Powers Take Effect

DJI issued its first official statement to DroneXL following the FCC’s unanimous vote earlier this week, warning that the company faces automatic addition to the agency’s Covered List in 55 days—potentially triggering retroactive bans that could affect recently released drones, such as the DJI Mini 5 Pro. The statement from Adam Welsh, Head of Global…

FCC Grants Itself Retroactive Power To Ban DJI Drones, Shell Companies Face December Deadline
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FCC Grants Itself Retroactive Power To Ban DJI Drones, Shell Companies Face December Deadline

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 yesterday to grant itself unprecedented authority to retroactively ban equipment from companies on its Covered List, directly targeting DJI’s rapidly expanding network of shell companies ahead of a critical December 23 deadline. The FCC can now block devices containing Covered List components and revoke previously authorized equipment in specific…

iFlight Nazgul Evoke F5 V3 Review
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iFlight Nazgul Evoke F5 V3 Review: The Dual-Geometry FPV Drone That Does It All

Today I’m excited to finally share my thoughts on the iFlight Nazgul Evoke F5 V3 with the DJI O4 Air Unit Pro, which I’ve been flying for the past couple of weeks and I have a lot to say about. In his latest video, Mike from Drone Supremacy puts this innovative ready-to-fly FPV drone through…

China’s Military Deploys Cost-Efficient DeepSeek AI Across Drone Swarms and Robot Dogs
China

China’s Military Deploys Cost-Efficient DeepSeek AI Across Drone Swarms and Robot Dogs

China’s People’s Liberation Army has rapidly integrated DeepSeek artificial intelligence into military weapons systems ranging from autonomous combat vehicles to drone swarms, according to a Reuters investigation that reviewed hundreds of research papers, patents, and procurement records. The development threatens to reshape the balance of autonomous warfare capabilities between Beijing and Washin

DJI’s High-Tech ROMO Vacuum Debuts in Europe — US Launch Stalled by Ban Threat?
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DJI’s High-Tech ROMO Vacuum Debuts in Europe — US Launch Stalled by Ban Threat?

DJI’s new ROMO vacuum promises to dodge socks — and possibly US bans. Why are American homes left out of the robotic cleaning revolution? DJI officially launched its ROMO Series robot vacuum cleaners in Europe today, bringing millimeter-level obstacle sensing and drone-inspired navigation to home cleaning. The advanced cleaning robots are now available in Germany,…

UC Researchers Build Moth-Like Drone That Hovers Without AI or GPS
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UC Researchers Build Moth-Like Drone That Hovers Without AI or GPS

University of Cincinnati researchers have developed a moth-inspired flapping-wing drone that navigates autonomously using simple light sensors and feedback algorithms—without requiring artificial intelligence, GPS, or complex computing power. The breakthrough could revolutionize miniature drone design for covert surveillance applications. Instead of relying on heavy processors and advanced AI syst

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