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 […]
DJI’s new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400
DJI's new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400 The Lito X1 is more expensive but features better obstacle avoidance and a superior camera. | Image: DJI 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 […]
New leaks reveal pricing and performance specs for DJI’s next beginner drones
New leaks reveal pricing and performance specs for DJI's next beginner drones The more expensive Lito X1 features a camera with a larger sensor. | Image: Dino Galiano DJI plans to debut two new drones later this week according to a recent teaser. But ahead of the official announcement, Italian electronics retailer Dino Galiano has […]
Sorry kid, drones are for war now
Sorry kid, drones are for war now The DJI Mavic 4 Pro — one of the many drones the US doesn’t get anymore. | Image: DJI What happens when DJI, the world’s leading maker of drones, is no longer welcome in the United States? You might think other dronemakers would see a huge opportunity with […]
DJI’s Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone
DJI's Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone The Avata 360 looks a lot like the previous Avata 2. DJI’s Avata 360 finds the company at an odd time. For one, it’s been beaten to the punch – upstart Antigravity’s A1 became the first 360-degree drone when it launched last December, and DJI […]
Antigravity’s 360-degree drone is 20 percent off ahead of its next feature drop
Antigravity's 360-degree drone is 20 percent off ahead of its next feature drop Insta360’s Antigravity A1 is one of the most interesting drones on the market thanks to its included Vision Goggles, which provide a 360-degree first-person view through the drone’s cameras (a screen on the outside of its lenses shows what the pilot is […]
The US military reportedly shot down a CBP drone with a laser
The US military reportedly shot down a CBP drone with a laser The US-Mexico border in Fort Hancock, Texas. | Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images The US military mistakenly shot down a drone belonging to Customs and Border Protection near the Mexican border in Fort Hancock, Texas, according to reports from Reuters and The […]
DJI sues over the FCC’s decision to block new drone imports
DJI sues over the FCC's decision to block new drone imports DJI wants a federal court to toss out the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to ban imports of its China-made drones and components, as reported earlier by Reuters. In a petition filed in an appeals court this week, DJI claims the FCC “exceeded its statutory […]
El Paso airspace closure was reportedly triggered by the CBP’s use of an anti-drone laser
El Paso airspace closure was reportedly triggered by the CBP's use of an anti-drone laser The hours-long closure of El Paso airspace stemmed from the use of an anti-drone laser deployed by Customs and Border Protection, according to reports from The New York Times and the Associated Press. Sources tell The Times that CBP officials […]
Antigravity’s 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off
Antigravity's 360-degree A1 drone is 15 percent off Antigravity’s ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include accessories such […]