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Noisy FPV drones are dividing viewer opinion at the Winter Olympics
By Timothy Coleman published
FPV drones are offering a dramatic new perspective at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but many viewers are labelling them a distraction.

430mph! Aerospace engineer (unofficially) reclaims the drone speed crown
By Sam Kieldsen published
A garage-built aircraft worth about $3,000 just broke the world drone speed record – but it's not officially recognized by Guinness.

Two new DJI drones have leaked – and they might even escape the US ban
By David Nield published
It seems that DJI is preparing successors to the DJI Mini 4K and the DJI Mini 5 Pro, and they could be here soon.

Is DJI using shell brands to stay in the US? We asked, and here's what DJI said
By Sam Kieldsen published
DJI may be using shell companies in an attempt to sell its camera and drone technology to consumers in the US

DJI gets a partial reprieve on US drone ban — here's what that means
By Sam Kieldsen published
The Department of Commerce has decided not to make the US's worrying 'DJI ban' even worse.

DJI isn't the only drone maker hit by new US laws – the world's first waterproof selfie drone could be next
By Sam Kieldsen published
It's not just DJI that's targeted by the US government's new rules on foreign-made drones – they look likely to send the promising HoverAir Aqua drone to Davey Jones' locker too.

DJI Avata 360 leak shows how it could beat Insta360 with one key upgrade
By David Nield published
We have more pictures of the DJI Avata 360, and it looks as though it's ready to take on the Antigravity A1.

UK drone laws just changed — here’s how to get your Flier ID and Remote ID so you can get back in the air
By Hamish Hector published
If you don't follow the CAA's new 2026 drone rules, you could get in a lot of trouble.
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