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Here’s something DJI buyers don’t want to hear: your drone price might not have been negotiable. An Australian agricultural drone distributor has admitted it illegally tried to stop resellers from discounting DJI products, triggering action from the country’s competition regulator.

While we’re only a few months into the FCC’s official ban on new DJI products, we’ve been struggling with the issues for over a year now. DJI’s most capable and state-of-the-art drones never became available in the US, but some retailers are still getting their hands on them.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally snag one of the most talked-about drones of recent years, consider this it. The ultra-capable DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2) — normally listed around $1,599 — is currently marked down to about $1,099, a 31% discount that guarantees $500 in savings.

The United States Army is doubling down on a new way to stop hostile drones, not just with missiles or jammers, but with AI-powered nets in the sky. Utah-based Fortem Technologies says it has secured a three-year, $18 million contract to deploy its DroneHunter interceptors and support services at Army sites worldwide. The deal is aimed at strengthening defenses against what military leaders increasingly see as one of the most urgent battlefield (and homeland) threats: small, unauthorized drones.

After filing its appeal in federal court, drone maker DJI is now laying out why it believes the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to blacklist the company is unlawful, harmful, and unsupported by evidence. In comments shared with DroneDJ, a DJI spokesperson said the company is “challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to prohibit DJI from marketing, selling, and importing new products into the United States.”

If you still think fireworks are just about loud booms after dark, think again. Last weekend, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, more than 1,000 drones rewrote the playbook for daytime pyrotechnics and set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Daytime Fireworks Display. The milestone moment happened during the International Fireworks Championship, but the real star of the show wasn’t a traditional mortar shell. It was a fleet of 1,020 pyro drones.

The world’s largest drone manufacturer is once again taking the US government to court, marking a definitive escalation in a long-running saga of national security, trade protectionism, and technological dominance. DJI has formally filed an appeal with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The petition targets a December 23, 2025, decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to place the company on its “covered list” — a move that effectively bans the authorization and sale of all new DJI drone models in the United States.

Vector, a self-described “modern warfare-as-a-service” provider, says its Longbow drone platform has officially cleared two of the US government’s most important vetting programs for military-grade unmanned systems.

If you already own a DJI Osmo Mobile gimbal, you might be sitting on one of its most underrated features. With the DJI Mimo app, your Apple Watch can act as a live view monitor and remote controller, letting you start recording, adjust framing, and even activate subject tracking without touching your phone. For solo creators, travelers, or anyone tired of running back to hit record, this setup feels surprisingly liberating. Here’s how to use it properly, and what to expect…

The US Department of Defense has quietly kicked off a six-month, $100 million competition that sounds like science fiction: build autonomous drone swarms that can take spoken commands and turn them into coordinated battlefield action.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has slapped a major lawsuit on Anzu Robotics — the very company that just announced its flagship Raptor drone has been discontinued because of component shortages. What looked like a supply-chain stumble has now blown up into a full-blown national security story.

When Versaterm acquired DroneSense in July 2025, the message was clear: drones were no longer a side project for public safety agencies; they were becoming part of the core dispatch workflow. Now, Canada-based Versaterm is taking that strategy a step further. The company has announced it is acquiring Aloft, one of the most important names in airspace intelligence and FAA drone authorization. The move effectively fills in the missing piece of Versaterm’s drone puzzle: regulatory approval and controlled airspace compliance.

DJI has rolled out a fresh firmware update for its 360-degree camera, the Osmo 360, promising real-world improvements for creators who demand vivid footage with minimal fuss. The update —firmware v01.03.08.70 paired with the DJI Mimo app v2.7.2 for both iOS and Android — brings a suite of enhancements to panoramic video capture and color performance.

There’s a reason most people don’t own drones. It’s not just the price. It’s the fear. The setup. The controller. The learning curve. The “what if I crash this into my neighbor’s window?” anxiety. That’s exactly why DJI built the Flip, and why this surprise discount deal feels bigger than it looks.

If you’ve ever spent time chasing that analog Portra 400 look in post — warming up highlights, softening skin tones, pulling back that digital edge — PolarPro just made your timeline a whole lot shorter.

In a major vote on Tuesday, the Board of Police Commissioners in Los Angeles unanimously approved a private donation that could send as much as $4 million to US drone maker Skydio.

When Europe’s drone rules changed in recent years, manufacturers had to rethink not just hardware, but compliance. Under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) framework, drones are assigned C-class labels (C0 through C6), each tied to specific operational privileges and limits in the Open and Specific categories. Now, Swiss drone manufacturer Wingtra says its latest mapping platform, WingtraRAY, has secured both C3 and C6 certification, potentially expanding how surveyors operate across Europe.

DJI, the company behind the bulk of civilian drones flying across American skies, is facing renewed scrutiny after Chinese authorities criminally detained a former senior executive on suspicion of accepting bribes.

Anzu Robotics, a Texas-based drone manufacturer that launched its Raptor series as an alternative to DJI in 2024, has announced that the line is no longer available for purchase due to persistent component shortages that have stalled further production. In an official notice from CEO Randall Warnas, the company said it had pursued multiple supply solutions without success and will instead shift focus to a “next generation” product designed to meet new commercial and regulatory demands.

A DJI drone for $149 sounds like a typo. The tech giant has built its reputation on premium camera drones that rarely dip into impulse-buy territory. So when the DJI Neo, a stabilized 4K camera drone, suddenly drops to $149, it’s worth paying attention.

A UK drone pilot who flew a DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine over an active industrial fire, inside restricted airport airspace, and nearly 1,900 feet into the sky has been fined the equivalent of over $3,600 in what authorities believe may be the first conviction of its kind.

A major Austrian ski resort is turning to DJI drone technology to tackle one of its biggest operational headaches: snowmaking.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making one thing clear in 2026: if you fly a drone recklessly, expect consequences. The FAA fined multiple drone operators and suspended or revoked several remote pilot licenses in recent months over unsafe and unauthorized flights. The violations ranged from flying near emergency response aircraft during wildfires to operating over packed NFL games and major music festivals. And the penalties aren’t small.

If you’ve been tracking DJI’s latest gear and the ongoing turbulence in the US drone market, this may feel like a rare moment worth noticing. The DJI Mini 5 Pro, one of the most capable compact drones ever released, is currently available on Amazon starting at $759 with Prime shipping. But the real eye-popping deal is the Fly More Combo with the DJI RC 2 controller, now at $1,099, down significantly from its typical $1,599 list price on other retailers. That’s a $500-plus in savings, and it comes with the accessories that unlock the Mini 5 Pro’s full potential.