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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 drone
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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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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Three different DJI drones
Which DJI drone should I buy? A simple guide to the best options for different flyers

By Ruth Hamilton Published

From a budget-friendly buy that blew us away in testing, to fantastic FPV option, to an ultra-capable camera drone for professional content capture.

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Phantom Twist invisible drone
This drone spins itself invisible — here's the science behind it

By Sam Kieldsen Published

It's all gone very blurry for this partially AI-engineered drone, which spins itself into a hard to spot haze

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Tornyol autonomous drone and its base station
A mosquito-hunting killer drone is available for preorder – and I have questions

By Sam Kieldsen Published

Before welcoming an AI-guided hunter-killer into the backyard, it's worth asking what else it could eventually be trained to target.

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A DJI FlyCart 100 drone transports material over Mount Everest
DJI's FlyCart 100 drone is cleaning up 'the world's highest garbage dump'

By Sam Kieldsen Published

DJI's FlyCart 100 is airlifting waste off the mountain in eight-minute hops

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