The US has banned the world’s best drones. It has not figured out how to make them.
The US has banned the world’s best drones. It has not figured out how to make them.

Skydio, the largest American drone manufacturer, announced in late April that it would invest $3.5 billion over five years to expand US drone production, open a factory five times larger than its current facility, create more than 2,000 direct jobs and…

DJI invented the consumer drone. Now it cannot sell one in Washington or Beijing.
DJI invented the consumer drone. Now it cannot sell one in Washington or Beijing.

On the morning of 1 May, staff at DJI’s flagship retail store in Beijing’s Guomao business district began clearing drones from the shelves. The Neo, the Mavic, the Mini, every model that had made DJI the most dominant consumer electronics brand in its …

‘Straight out of a fairyland’ — winner of the 11th DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest stunned judges with ‘unique and otherworldly landscape’ to bag the grand prize in the $200,000 pot, and it was captured with a Mavic 3 Pro

The 11th annual DJI and SkyPixel photo and video contest winners have been revealed, selected from over 95,000 entries, and you wouldn’t believe what drone pilots are able to create with affordable gear

‘Poultry in motion’: South Korea tests fried chicken delivery to remote island using a drone and four-wheel robot in the world’s most elaborate takeaway operation

South Korea has been testing drone-robot deliveries to remote islands, though a commercial launch is still some way off.

This Skyrover S1 Mini drone could be the perfect alternative to the DJI Mini 4k and DJI Lito X1

The Skyrover S1 Mini is going cheap right now at Amazon – this lesser-known DJI alternative could beat its rival for sheer value.

The best DJI Lito alternatives — including ‘your best first drone’, and one serious curve-ball option

Whether you’re a US shopper hamstrung by the DJI ban, or a UK buyer looking to explore your options, these are the affordable drones to consider.

DJI Lito 1 vs DJI Mini 4K — here’s what I’d buy right now

There’s a new best DJI ‘drone for beginners’ about to hit the market – but is it a better buy than the excellent DJI Mini 4k?

360-degree cameras have a new superpower
360-degree cameras have a new superpower

Imagine Google Street View, except you can walk around like it’s a video game. Now imagine you don’t need to wait for Google to come film because it’s completely DIY. Insta360, the leading maker of 360-degree cameras, is now partnered with a 12-person UK startup called Splatica to help creators do just that. Last January, […]

DJI Lito X1 vs DJI Mini 4K: 7 reasons to upgrade to DJI’s latest beginner drone

The newly released DJI Lito X1 comes with a host of features and specs that make it our favorite beginner drone – but the DJI Mini 4K retains some appeal.

DJI’s new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400
DJI’s new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400

Following teasers and leaks, DJI has officially announced its new entry-level Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones that both weigh less than 249 grams so they’re not subjected to registration requirements in many countries. Neither drone is currently available in the US, but European pricing starts at €339 (around $397) for the Lito 1, and […]