The Federal Communications Commission has launched a formal public comment proceeding aimed at strengthening the U.S. drone industry, in direct support of President Trump’s national strategy to achieve American dominance in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who visited an Anduril Industries test site in Texas on Tuesday…
DJI has released its first firmware update for the Avata 360, and it’s a significant one. The update affects the aircraft (v01.00.0100) and its entire ecosystem, including the goggles, remote controllers, DJI Fly app, and DJI Studio. There’s a lot to look at for a day-one release. New Features &…
DJI officially launched the Avata 360, its first-ever drone with a fully integrated 360° camera system. The company has been building toward this moment for years, and the result is a machine that redefines what a consumer drone can do. With one aircraft, pilots can now capture immersive spherical footage…
Lucid Bots, a robotics company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round. This brings the total funding to $34 million. The round was co-led by Cubit Capital and Idea Fund Partners, with additional participation from Taylor Rhodes, WaterStone Impact Fund, and Front…
DJI has filed a lawsuit against Insta360’s parent company, Arashi Vision, at the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court, alleging infringement of six patents covering drone flight control, image processing, and hardware design. This marks the first time DJI has taken legal action against a competitor in its home market of China.…
An Amazon delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, in early February. A nearby resident recorded the incident on camera. This has raised new concerns about the safety of drone deliveries in residential areas. Read: Amazon Prime Air Drone Crashes Into Texas Apartment What Happened A Prime…
The U.S. Air Force has begun a market survey to purchase more Dronebuster 4 handheld counter-drone systems from DZYNE Technologies. The announcement, published on March 19, 2026, came from the 20th Contracting Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. Vendors must submit their responses by March 26. The…
There is a quiet revolution happening under the world’s oceans. Most people are unaware of it, but military strategists in Washington, Tokyo, and Taipei are paying close attention. This revolution revolves around a new type of weapon that China has been secretly developing, testing, and now publicly showcasing: extra-large, autonomous,…
DJI has officially confirmed the launch of its Avata 360, the company’s first 360-degree drone. It is set to be unveiled on March 26 at 5am PT, 8am ET, 12pm GMT, and 10pm AEST. This announcement comes after weeks of speculation sparked by mysterious teasers from the drone maker. From…
