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FAA Air Traffic COO Tells XPONENTIAL: ‘We See Drones As Aircraft, Operators As Pilots’
FAA ATO COO McIntosh at XPONENTIAL Detroit: drones treated as aircraft, operators as pilots; new radar data sharing test program coming in two weeks.
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The DJI Pocket 4 You Can’t Buy and the Clone You Might
DJI announced the Osmo Pocket 4 in April, and by every account it’s a beautiful little machine. Better dynamic range, 4K at 240 frames per second, improved photo quality. The kind of camera that makes your hands itch the moment you see the demo footage. And you can’t buy it. Not in the United States.…
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DJI And Autel Petitions Hit FCC’s May 11 Comment Deadline As Drone Operators Push For Covered List Reversal
The FCC's reply comment window on DJI's and Autel's Covered List petitions closes Monday, May 11. How to file in dockets 26-22 and 26-23.
DJI
DJI Pocket 4 Pro Photos Leak From China Influencer Meetup
DJI gathered a group of creators somewhere in mainland China for a quiet, controlled, hands-on preview of the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro. The idea, presumably, was a confidential warm-up session — a chance for influencers to get comfortable with the hardware before the official announcement. The photos from that meeting are now on the internet.…
FAA
DJI Faces $1.56 Billion Loss as FCC Ban Sidelines 39 Products in 2026
DJI reveals that 25 unreleased products are stuck in regulatory limbo right now. Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million for what you'll see is a pretty cool thing. And Starlight Aerial Production made history at Sun 'n Fun, and we were there to witness it. Let's get to it.
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Can The LITO 1 Create Cinematic Footage?
Mihail Svilenov tests the budget-friendly LITO 1 in harsh mid-morning light to see whether a beginner drone can still deliver usable cinematic shots with a few smart camera choices.
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DJI Lito X1 Review: Why This Entry-Level Drone Redefines What Beginners Should Expect
Today, we’re taking a deep dive into DJI’s latest entry-level premium drone, the Lito X1. And I know what you’re thinking — premium and entry-level, they don’t go together, right? Wrong. Because we have a very interesting product that has a ton of things going on without that many compromises. Where the Lito X1 Fits…
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DJI Avata 360 First Flight: My Raw, Uncut & Unsponsored First Impressions
Hi everyone, welcome to 51 Drones and this is the DJI Avata 360. Welcome to my first uncut and raw first experience with this drone. I did this with the
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