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DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P is finally rolling out globally after debuting in China and other Asian markets, but the camera’s biggest talking point may not be its dual-lens setup or cinema-grade image quality. Instead, it’s a tiny new wireless accessory called FrameTap that could make filming yourself dramatically easier.

If you’ve been waiting for drone delivery to move beyond flashy demos and limited pilot programs, this could be one of the biggest signs yet that the technology is entering the mainstream.

The Osmo Pocket 3 was a hard act to follow. For a stretch it was reportedly the best-selling camera in the world, which is remarkable for something you can palm. So the Osmo Pocket 4P arrives with real expectations, and DJI has answered them with the two specs everyone is already repeating: a dual-lens system and 17 stops of dynamic range.

After a day with the camera at a DJI event in Toronto, here’s the honest surprise. The 17 stops are impressive, but they’re not what won me over. The feature I’d actually reach for is the one barely making the headlines.

DJI has rolled out a new firmware update for the Mini 5 Pro, and while it isn’t packed with flashy new features, it’s still one you’ll want to install before your next flight.

When community leaders first proposed using drones to help protect residents, not everyone was convinced. Some questioned the cost. Others worried about privacy. But then the drones started finding missing people, guiding first responders, and responding to emergencies in seconds instead of nearly an hour.

Imagine a cargo aircraft that can take off like a helicopter, fly long distances like an airplane, and do it all without a pilot onboard. That’s the idea behind Halo, Archer Aviation’s new autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft built to transport heavy payloads to places where traditional aircraft often can’t operate.

When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced last December that virtually all foreign-produced drones and critical drone components would be added to its national security “Covered List,” many assumed the door had effectively closed on new foreign drone approvals in the US. Seven months later, the picture looks much more nuanced.

Your summer vacation probably has room for another pair of shoes. A bulky drone? Maybe not. DJI Flip is one of the few drones designed to slip into an everyday bag, launch from your palm, and even film you without needing someone else behind the controls. And right now, it’s also considerably cheaper than usual.

Drone pilots who create maps, 3D models, or inspection reports just got a significant new set of tools. DJI has released one of the biggest updates yet for its Terra mapping software, adding thermal mapping, video-based reconstruction, an AI assistant, and several features designed to make drone data easier to process and analyze.

If you’ve ever filmed an incredible drone shot only to crop away half of it for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts, you’re not alone. Traditional drone cameras capture wide landscape footage. That’s perfect for YouTube and TVs, but not so much for today’s vertical-first social platforms. Cropping a horizontal video into a 9:16 format often means sacrificing image quality or cutting out parts of your scene. The good news? If you own a relatively recent DJI drone, you may not need to crop at all.

Over the last year, Insta360 has planted a flag on two ideas: retro nostalgia and photography. The Go 3S Retro bundle is where those two threads come together: a tiny, screenless camera dressed up in 80s styling, built around a top-down viewfinder and meant to pull you out of your phone and back into the moment. I’ve spent real time with it, and I want to walk you through what it actually is, what’s genuinely fun about it, what got on my nerves, and the one price question you should settle before you buy.

After teasing the Osmo Pocket 4P at the Cannes Film Festival and quietly rolling it out across several Asian markets, DJI has finally announced a global launch date for its new dual-lens pocket gimbal camera. The company says the worldwide launch will take place on July 30 at 12 p.m. GMT.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering its broadest drone sales restrictions yet, proposing a ban on the commercial import and sale of certain foreign-made drones while simultaneously giving trusted manufacturers more certainty to keep doing business in the US.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched its first-ever effort to revoke a drone company’s equipment approvals after accusing it of falsely claiming its products were made in the United States to sidestep national security restrictions.

If you’ve been shopping for drones or creator gear on Amazon lately, you’ve probably noticed some unfamiliar names popping up alongside DJI. Brands like SkyRover and Specta have been selling products that look strikingly similar to DJI hardware, often at attractive prices and with Prime shipping. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to make it much harder for companies it believes are acting as intermediaries for restricted drone manufacturers to continue selling products in the United States.

As drone swarms become one of the biggest headaches for militaries around the world, defense companies are racing to develop new ways to stop them without firing expensive missiles at every target. Lockheed Martin says its latest system is built to tackle that challenge.

If you’ve ever wondered whether drones can do more than capture stunning mountain footage, DJI’s latest Mount Everest case study offers a pretty compelling answer.

If you’ve been waiting for the right excuse to pick up a DJI Mini 5 Pro, this might be it. After going months without a meaningful price cut, the tech giant’s flagship sub-250-gram drone is finally on sale, with every major bundle discounted by 10%.

As commercial drone delivery continues to gain traction in the United States, Matternet is expanding the network behind its operations. The company has announced a new partnership with Beeline UAS, adding another FAA Part 135 operator to help scale drone deliveries across the country.

For companies deploying drones across Europe, getting regulatory approval is often a much bigger challenge than the technology itself. While modern drone platforms are already capable of complex beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) missions, operators still need to prove to regulators that those flights can be carried out safely. DJI is hoping to make that process easier.

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is making drones a permanent part of its healthcare logistics after a successful pilot dramatically reduced delivery times for urgent medical samples. The expansion could ultimately benefit up to 1.8 million people across southwest London while helping the health system cut costs, reduce emissions, and speed up patient care.

Zipline is doubling down on its US drone delivery ambitions, announcing plans to launch services in Austin and Cleveland while bringing in senior executives from Tesla, Waymo, and Uber to help steer its next phase of growth.

Drone-based avalanche control is stepping toward wider adoption in the US. Drone Amplified says the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved operations of its MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system, giving transportation agencies, ski resorts, and other organizations a clear regulatory path to use drones for controlled avalanche mitigation.

Imagine calling 911 and, before the first police officer or firefighter arrives, a drone is already hovering over the scene, streaming live video back to dispatchers and first responders. That’s the future BRINC says it’s building, and it just secured another major financial boost to make it happen.