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2025 was the year drones finally started to change again (and not always for the better)
By Adam Juniper published
2025 Drones were exciting. Then came rules, and they were all the same. Now there are new players, bans, and fast-changing tech. Yay 2025!

I’m an American drone pilot. The new foreign-made drone ban effectively stunts consumer drone tech – and could make aerial photography and videography far more expensive
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION By banning all new non-USA-made drones, consumer drone tech is effectively on an indefinite pause in the US

The US has now banned all new foreign-made drones. What does that mean for American drone pilots?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS While existing drones remain available, all new foreign-made drones will now be banned from launching in the US

DJI’s secret vlogging weapon – did this massive leak reveal it just split the Pocket 4 in two?
By Adam Juniper published
NEWS Rumors are crystallizing from trusted sources – could there be even more new vlogging cameras from DJI than expected?

After extending the deadline four times, the US TikTok ban is coming to a close. Is it too much to hope for the same thing for DJI?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A deal to keep TikTok active in the US is in the works. As an American drone pilot, I'm hoping it's a good sign for the DJI ban

The best drones for beginners: drones that keep it safe and simple
By Adam Juniper last updated
Updated The best drones for beginners will be affordable, include instructions and have important safety features

He's done it AGAIN! This spectacular photo of a once-in-144-years ritual just earned another global honor
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS The aerial photograph 'Mahakumbh – World's Largest Gathering' extends its award streak on the international photography stage

Snapping drone selfies while wrangling a smartphone is annoying, but these drones can now fly using an Apple Watch
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DRONES Three DJI drones are now compatible with the DJI Fly app on Apple Watch

Here's why you never saw the DJI Avata 360 coming...
By Adam Juniper published
NEWS Reliable DJI leaker shows us why we never saw the Avata 360 coming due to its clever camera design – will trade restrictions stop it getting to you though?

DJI’s days in the US are numbered. Drone maker pleads for government action as deadline looms – and even points to US-made third-party apps
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DRONES DJI is urging immediate action to launch the government-mandated security review ahead of a pending December 23 deadline
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