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Vote now in the TechRadar Readers' Choice Awards 2026 — Phones & Cameras categories!

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The winners are 100% voted by you, so pick your winners in phones, tablets, drones, cameras and more!

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DJI Air 3S in flight at night with graphic impression of the LiDAR in action
98.6% of US-based respondents reject the FCC's 'military-grade' drone ban

By Sam Kieldsen Published

It's easy to see why the response to the proposed US ban has been so overwhelmingly negative

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Potensic Atom 3 beginner drone in flight over a coastal landscape on a mixed cloudy / sunny day
Potensic Atom 3 review: the best DJI drone alternative I've flown so far

By Timothy Coleman Published

Potensic's Atom 3 is its best beginner drone yet, and a true DJI alternative. However, the DJI Lito X1 makes life tough for any challenger, offering obstacle avoidance at a new-low price point.

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Detailed view of the US Army uniform worn by soldiers in a military base. Flag of America on the uniform.
US Army drilled by senators over ‘deep concerns’ surrounding shutdown of cutting-edge drone battalion — and the wars in Ukraine and Iran show that ‘back to basics’ might not be a smart move

By Benedict Collins Published

Lessons from the battlefields of Ukraine may be missed if the US army disbands drone battalion, senators say.

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Flock CEO says drones are 'probably our fastest growing business'

By David Nield Published

Despite a public backlash against the tech, Flock's business is continuing to expand beyond license plate readers.

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HoverAir's Versa 2-in-1 pocket gimbal camera and drone on a sunny day — the two components unattached in user's hands (left) and then together, taking off from person's hand (right)
HoverAir launches its ingenious pocket gimbal camera and drone — and unlike DJI it has FCC approval

By Timothy Coleman Published

HoverAir, makers of the original self-flying drone, have launched the Versa on Indiegogo, and it's set for US availability.

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The DJI Mini 4K drone in flight with tree backdrop, alongside DJI Mavic 4 Pro in flight with blue sky backdrop
Today's best drones, based on in-depth testing

By James Capell Last updated

Updated Looking for the best drones with cameras? I've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

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Photo diptych with DJI Mini 5 Pro in the air on the left, and the DJI Neo 2 in person's hand on the right
The best beginner drones

By James Capell Last updated

Updated Looking for the best beginner drone? I've rounded up all the top, novice-friendly models with cameras in this handy guide, including DJI alternatives.

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Trump levies 100% tariffs against 'sensitive' drones

By Benedict Collins Published

Trump wants to strengthen the US drone market and bolster national security, but can the drone market realistically adjust in 21 days?

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DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight with trees in the background
The FCC could start banning DJI drones that have previously been approved

By David Nield Published

Drones that have previously been approved for sale in the US might soon be removed from stores.

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