For decades, archaeologists knew something extraordinary was hiding beneath the dense rainforests of northern Guatemala. The challenge wasn’t finding clues. It was seeing through a jungle so thick that much of what remained of the ancient Maya world was effectively invisible. Now, a combination of cutting-edge drone technology and LiDAR scanning is helping researchers uncover what may be one of the most important archaeological stories of our time.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has only recently started appearing through third-party sellers for US buyers, but DJI is already trying to prevent new owners from making expensive mistakes.

For years, millions of Americans who use DJI drones have been hearing the same warning on repeat: these drones could be a national security threat. Now, DJI has fired back with what may become one of the most explosive documents in the entire US drone ban debate.

Washington’s fight over Chinese drones is no longer just a national security debate happening inside congressional hearing rooms. For thousands of Americans, it’s becoming a deeply personal issue tied to jobs, emergency response, roof inspections, farming operations, photography businesses, and even search-and-rescue missions.

Washington may want America to move beyond DJI, but one big question keeps hanging over the debate: who can realistically replace the company’s affordable, widely used drones at the same scale?

DJI is officially winding down support for two of its most popular smartphone gimbals: the Osmo Mobile 3 and DJI OM 4. And if you’re still using one of these devices to shoot TikToks, travel vlogs, YouTube videos, or family memories, this is one update you’ll want to pay attention to.

DJI is continuing its rapid push into enterprise drone software with another update to DJI Terra, and while version 5.2.5 may look modest at first glance, it actually addresses several workflow frustrations that professional drone operators deal with every day.

When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added DJI and Autel equipment to its Covered List, many drone operators feared the move could eventually turn thousands of perfectly functional aircraft into outdated, unsupported hardware. But in a decision released earlier this month, the agency quietly hit pause on what could have become a major operational and cybersecurity headache for the US drone industry.

DJI is taking its pocket-sized camera lineup in a much more cinematic direction. At the Cannes Film Festival this week, the company unveiled the new DJI Osmo Pocket 4P to a global audience, positioning it less as a creator gadget and more as a legitimate filmmaking tool for documentaries, indie productions, and professional storytelling.

If DJI and Autel Robotics drones truly pose an immediate national security threat, then why are thousands of them still flying over America every single day?

As DJI continues navigating uncertainty in the US market, the company is still keeping its global consumer drone lineup fresh with a new wave of spring firmware updates for several flagship products. The latest releases cover the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro, the compact DJI Mini 5 Pro, the versatile DJI Air 3S, along with updates for the DJI RC Pro 2 and the DJI Fly app itself.

DJI is expanding its smartphone filmmaking lineup again, but US buyers are being left on the sidelines for now. The company has officially launched the new DJI Osmo Mobile 8P globally, introducing a feature-packed smartphone gimbal aimed at creators, vloggers, and livestreamers who want smoother footage and smarter tracking tools.

The clock is ticking for American drone users who want their voices heard in one of the biggest drone policy battles the US has ever seen.

If you want a snapshot of where farming is headed, look no further than a drone hovering over a soybean field in Brazil. At this year’s Agrishow 2026, DJI rolled out its latest Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, and the numbers are hard to ignore. More than 600,000 DJI agricultural drones are now deployed across 100+ countries, operated by over 600,000 trained pilots.

Across Europe and Asia, DJI’s latest gadgets are already in people’s hands. In the US, those same products are delayed, harder to find, or only available through third-party sellers after weeks of waiting. What started as a drone problem tied to national security concerns has quietly turned into something bigger — where even DJI’s cameras, microphones, gimbals, and power stations are getting held back, despite having nothing to do with drones.

If your DJI drone has mostly been used for vacation clips, neighborhood sunsets, or the occasional family gathering, the newest SkyPixel contest winners may inspire you to charge the batteries immediately.

DJI has another hit on its hands, but if you’re in the US, you might be watching from the sidelines again. The company just unveiled the Mic Mini 2, a tiny, fashion-forward wireless microphone system designed for creators who care as much about sound as they do about style. It’s the kind of product that feels tailor-made for TikTokers, YouTubers, and mobile filmmakers — and yet, like many recent DJI launches, it’s rolling out globally first, with no clear US availability window.

DJI’s compact Neo 2 is quietly becoming one of the most interesting beginner drones around, and its latest firmware update gives creators another reason to pay attention.

DJI just added more trophies to its shelf, and this time the spotlight came from one of the biggest stages in professional video production. At NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas — one of the most important events for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators — DJI picked up multiple awards for two of its newest products: the RS 5 gimbal and the Osmo 360 camera. For American creators looking for smarter gear this year, these wins could be worth paying attention to.

America has been criticized for cracking down on Chinese drone makers. But now China’s capital is doing something even more dramatic: banning new consumer drone sales altogether. That’s an awkward headline for DJI’s home market.

DJI has just launched the Lito drone series, giving budget buyers fresh options with modern features like 4K cameras, obstacle sensing, and easy-to-fly designs. But not in the US. Thanks to ongoing FCC-related uncertainty that continues to cloud future DJI releases in America, these new entry-level models are arriving abroad while US shoppers watch from the sidelines. That frustration does come with one upside: the DJI drones already available in America are now seeing aggressive discounts, with some prices down by an easy 30% or more.

So, DJI has launched the Lito X1 drone and positioned it as the fresh replacement for the Mini 3, but American buyers won’t be getting it. Instead, the US market is left with an unexpected consolation prize: 31% off on the Mini 3 (DJI RC), now discounted to just $379 from the usual $549. Interestingly, this is what the new Lito X1 would also have cost if it had launched stateside. But here’s why the “old” drone may suddenly be DJI’s smartest buy in America.

DJI has launched two brand-new budget camera drones today, the Lito X1 and Lito 1, and they look exactly like the kind of products American buyers would normally rush to grab. Affordable pricing. Smart safety tech. Strong cameras. Beginner-friendly controls. There’s just one problem: they’re not coming to the United States.

DJI fans in the US could miss out on as many as 25 new drone and camera launches this year, as the company says a crackdown by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may cost it more than $1.5 billion in 2026 alone.

DJI’s newest product isn’t a drone, but drone pilots may want one anyway. The DJI Power 1000 Mini is a new portable power station designed to keep batteries, cameras, laptops, and field gear running when wall outlets are nowhere in sight. For drone operators who spend long days shooting outdoors, inspecting job sites, or traveling between locations, that could make this one of DJI’s most practical launches of the year.