SiFly Drones Now Appear on ADS-B Exchange
SiFly Aviation announced that its cloud‑connected Q12 drones now appear on ADS‑B Exchange’s live airspace map, placing unmanned aircraft alongside traditional planes. The drones transmit telemetry via secure cloud connectivity, eliminating the need for onboard ADS‑B transponders. Live tests have shown real‑time Q12 data displayed alongside crewed traffic, supporting multi‑hour, long‑range BVLOS missions. The move suggests existing aviation surveillance tools can accelerate large‑scale drone integration without building entirely new systems.
Going to NAB? Don’t Miss DJI’s Booth
DJI is turning its NAB Show 2026 booth into an immersive experience, offering hands‑on demos and workshops from April 19‑22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will showcase its full creative ecosystem, from high‑end Ronin cinema rigs to...
Why This Sub-$300 Drone Might Be Enough for Most Creators
Skyrover introduced the S1, a sub‑$300 drone that matches the DJI Mini 4 Pro’s 4K/60 fps specs while adding a 48 MP sensor, 40‑minute flight time, and stronger AI‑assisted vertical tracking. The Mini 4 Pro, priced at $815, retains its premium edge...
Review: Movmax Blade Arm + Pocket Controller
Movmax has expanded from heavy‑duty cinema rigs into creator‑focused gear with the Blade Arm and Pocket Controller for DJI's Osmo Pocket 3. The Blade Arm uses a spring‑loaded dampening arm and an electronic suction cup that auto‑re‑pressurizes, eliminating the need for...
DJI Pocket 4 Camera Becomes First Real Casualty of US FCC Ban
DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, a pocket‑sized gimbal camera featuring a 1‑inch CMOS sensor, 4K 240 fps video, 14‑stop dynamic range and 10‑bit D‑Log. It adds 107 GB of internal storage, up to four hours of recording, and enhanced AI tracking, gesture control,...
DJI Is Releasing 4 New Products This Month — Here’s What’s Coming
DJI is staging an unprecedented four‑product launch in April 2026, covering a vlogging camera, a portable power station, an entry‑level drone, and a new audio system. The Osmo Pocket 4 promises a 1‑inch sensor and up to 100 GB of built‑in...
New DJI Avata 360 Drone Is Finally Available to Buy in US
The DJI Avata 360 drone is now for sale in the United States, with the RC 2 combo priced at $719 and a Fly More bundle at $979. It pairs dual 1‑inch‑equivalent sensors to capture 8K/60 fps HDR 360° video and 120 MP stills, while...
DJI Modify Update Makes 3D Drone Data Easier to Use
DJI released Modify version 1.6.0, adding tools that simplify processing, editing, and sharing of large‑scale 3D meshes and point clouds. The update introduces orthographic view switching, triangle‑count and texture‑size reduction, and custom cube drawing with orthophoto export. Point‑cloud workflows gain merging,...
US Clears Counter-Drone Laser System for Southern Border Use
The FAA and Department of Defense have cleared a high‑energy laser system for counter‑drone use along the southern border after a detailed safety review. Live demonstrations showed the laser can engage rogue UAVs without affecting aircraft, navigation systems or broader...
New Pentagon Memo Complicates DJI Drone Ban Reversal
The Pentagon released a memo reaffirming its opposition to any reconsideration of the FCC’s “Covered List,” which bars foreign‑made drones and critical components from U.S. sale. The memo cites both classified and unclassified intelligence, including a classified annex submitted to...
Skyrover Wants to Be Your Next DJI Drone
Skyrover is entering the U.S. drone market with FCC‑compliant, competitively priced models, aiming to offer DJI‑style features without the premium. The entry‑level S1 sells for $289 with a 48‑MP Sony sensor and forward obstacle avoidance, while the X1 retails at...
New Funding Fuels AirHub’s Defense Drone Ambitions
AirHub, a European drone‑software firm, closed a €4.4 million ($4.8 million) Series A round led by Keen Venture Partners, RunwayFBU, Lumaux and LUMO Labs. The capital will fund expansion of its Drone Operations Center and the launch of MilHub for defense and SecHub...
GoPro’s New Camera Might Be Its Biggest Comeback Move
GoPro will unveil a new generation of cameras at the 2026 NAB Show, powered by its in‑house GP3 processor. The GP3 is a 5‑nm SoC that promises twice the pixel‑processing power, AI‑driven scene recognition, and markedly better low‑light and thermal...
Major PX4 Drone Software Vulnerability Raises Hijacking Concerns
Cybersecurity firm CYVIATION has identified a critical flaw in the open‑source PX4 Autopilot flight‑control software, catalogued as CVE‑2026‑1579 with a 9.8‑out of‑10 severity rating. The vulnerability stems from missing authentication on MAVLink communications, allowing an attacker on the same network...
DJI Confirms End-of-Support Timeline for Mavic 2, Matrice 600 Drones
DJI announced that support for the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual and the Matrice 600 Pro will end by May 29 2026, with the Mavic 2 Pro lasting until August 31 2026. After those dates the company will stop providing technical assistance, repairs, and parts. These models have...