The FCC’s foreign drone ban is here
The FCC's foreign drone ban is here The Federal Communications Commission has banned new drones made in foreign countries from being imported into the US unless the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security recommends them. Monday’s action added drones to the FCC’s Covered List, qualifying foreign-made drones and drone parts, like those […]
Antigravity’s 360-degree drone is here to help you forget DJI
Antigravity's 360-degree drone is here to help you forget DJI The Antigravity A1. With DJI facing an imminent import ban in the US and its flagship drones disappearing from shelves, the new Antigravity A1 didn’t need to be a groundbreaking gadget to make headlines. It just needed to be a competent alternative that you can […]
DJI ban: how the world’s biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US
DJI ban: how the world's biggest dronemaker is getting shoved out of the US December 23rd, 2025. That’s the day DJI will automatically be banned from the United States — unless Trump steps in. You’ll still be able to fly your existing DJI drones and film with existing Osmo cameras. But DJI will be barred […]
DJI’s Neo 2 selfie drone launches globally, but not in the US
DJI's Neo 2 selfie drone launches globally, but not in the US The Neo 2 adds obstacle avoidance but still features prop guards as a backup. | Image: DJI After launching exclusively in China last month, DJI is announcing wider global availability for its Neo 2 selfie drone, including Japan, Canada, the UK, and other […]
The FCC just gave itself the power to make a DJI drone ban stick
The FCC just gave itself the power to make a DJI drone ban stick This morning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 to let itself retroactively ban gadgets and radio components that it previously approved for entry into the United States, if the company that makes them is deemed a national security risk. Officially, […]
Xtra: the company that lets DJI sneak its popular cameras into the US
Xtra: the company that lets DJI sneak its popular cameras into the US DJI Osmo Pocket 3, meet Xtra Muse. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3, the baby steadicam, is one of the most popular gadgets the company’s ever made. But you’ll pay a hefty Trump tax to get […]
Amazon halts drone deliveries in Arizona after a pair crashed into a crane
Amazon halts drone deliveries in Arizona after a pair crashed into a crane Amazon has paused drone deliveries in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area after a pair of its MK30 drones crashed into a crane. The crash happened on Wednesday morning at around 10AM local time in Tolleson, Arizona, approximately two miles from an […]
Pentagon can call DJI a Chinese Military Company, court rules
Pentagon can call DJI a Chinese Military Company, court rules Last October, dronemaker DJI sued the US Department of Defense, arguing it should no longer face the stigma of being listed as a “Chinese Military Company” and continue to risk business as a result. It just lost. While US District Court judge Paul Friedman “cannot […]
HoverAir’s new floating Aqua drone can take off and land on water
HoverAir's new floating Aqua drone can take off and land on water HoverAir’s new floating Aqua drone can take off and land on water The HoverAir Aqua isn’t afraid of water and can even right itself if flipped over by a wave. | Image: Zero Zero Robotics Zero Zero Robotics has announced a new autonomous […]
I flew Insta360’s Antigravity — it could change how drones are made
I flew Insta360's Antigravity — it could change how drones are made I flew Insta360’s Antigravity — it could change how drones are made The Antigravity A1. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge I know my way around a pair of joysticks – but I’d prefer to soar. I don’t want to think […]