It also offers all the handy follow-me features found in the brand’s lineup of land-based compact drones, like the HoverAir X1 Pro. The Aqua also boasts 128GB of onboard storage and a nifty 1.6-inch AMOLED screen built into the top of the device.

DJI faces a problem in 2026 though – the American government said their new products would be banned unless any one of five of its own departments conducted an investigation into DJI during 2025. Existing drones will still remain legal to fly, however, so no worries about these products.

DJI's major 2025 update has changed how pilots operate around sensitive airspace, shifting from strict automatic geofencing to a system that prioritizes pilot awareness. Instead of blocking your drone from taking off near restricted areas, DJI now warns ...

The FCC recently added all foreign-made drones to its Covered List, effectively barring future releases from going on sale in the states. If you're wondering how this impacts your drone hobby or business,

As of Jan. 7, the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo is on sale for $575 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $719. That works out to a savings of $144 from a 20% discount. It's also the best price we've seen since 2024.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In a windowless room at Denver police headquarters on a recent Thursday afternoon, Officer Chris Velarde activated a police drone to investigate a potential car break-in. Officer Chris Velarde flies a drone and ...

We tested the HoverAir X1 ProMax, a hands-free drone with built-in flight modes designed to capture dynamic action shots—no remote required.

New UK drone regs take effect January 1, 2026. Most outdoor pilots must pass a theory test for a Flyer ID, register for an Operator ID.

Shooting at drones is violates federal law. Property ownership does not include the surrounding airspace. The airspace is essentially public property. Destroying or rendering an aircraft incapable of flight can result in fines and possible imprisonment, sometimes up to 20 years in prison.

It’s the beginning of 2026, and drones are now firmly part of New Year celebrations around the world – once the exclusive domain of fireworks. This year, however, one man on social media appears to have grabbed more attention with his own creative use of a DJI Mini-series drone than some of these carefully planned global events.