200+ DJI Matrice recon drones were delivered to Ukraine’s frontline units — Azov, Liut, the 21st Separate Mechanized Brigade and STRIX — bought with Czech charity funds. Kyiv’s MFA says this ‘concrete support’ will save lives and sharpen battlefield decisions. Will the drones change the front?

90% of the world’s drones could be cut off from US sales if DJI fails a Dec. 23 audit. DJI says it’s ready, sent open letters to Noem, Patel, Gabbard and Hegseth, and points to local-data modes and no automatic cloud backups. Will Washington act before Christmas?

DJI Neo 2 leak shows a souped-up mini: LiDAR + AI tracking, Ocusync transceiver (Goggles N3 compatible), quieter props, +15% battery (~19 min) and up/back camera. Teased for Oct 30 — US availability still unclear.

DJI teases a Nov 4 reveal that looks like the Zenmuse L3 LiDAR — leaked pink/purple display and photos hint at longer range, better canopy penetration and tighter accuracy. If true, survey pros could get a major upgrade. Will it cement DJI’s mapping dominance?

DJI went “China‑first”: Neo 2 is rolling out in China now, Europe looks set for Nov 13 with leaked prices, and the U.S. release is uncertain amid looming bans—buying one may mean risky imports and stuck shipments. Will DJI lose Western buyers?

Leaked pics show DJI Avata 360 — a 360° 8K FPV drone that flips to a normal forward view with one button. LiDAR and multiple sensors promise omnidirectional tracking, likely OcuSync 4.0. Rumored ~$1,200 pre‑Christmas — will Antigravity lose its edge?

DJI just launched the Osmo Action 6 in China — the world’s first action cam with a mechanical variable aperture (f/2–f/4), a larger 1/1.1-inch sensor and 4K/120 video. Leaked US price ~$379–399. Is GoPro about to lose the crown? #DJI

Syracuse grounded its police “drone-as-first-responder” program for the fourth time after officials tried to bypass oversight and expand drones to every 911 call. Residents forced a pause—will this curb police surveillance?

FCC paperwork confirms DJI’s Osmo Mobile 8P is real — a Pro‑tuned gimbal with rumored LiDAR, stronger motors, ~12h battery and improved tracking. Expected spring 2026; if it ships under $180, creators just won. Ready to upgrade?

200+ DJI Matrice recon drones delivered to Ukraine’s frontline units — Azov, Liut, the 21st Mech Brigade and STRIX — bought with Czech charity funds. MFA says diplomacy now means concrete support to save lives and sharpen battlefield decisions. Will it change the front?

NSW police will remotely pilot DJI Matrice 4TD drones 600km away in a six‑month trial — launches in Moree, controlled from Bankstown, live zoom + thermal feeds and ~40min flight. Police say it's for crime response; rights groups warn of covert surveillance. Who watches them?

Leaked clip peeks DJI Osmo Pocket 4: same pocket gimbal but adds a zoom + “C” button, longer stem, built‑in LED, 33MP Super Photo, brighter rotatable OLED, bigger battery and rumored 6K/30. Price ~$549–699 — US launch is unclear after the DJI import ban. Will it make it?

1‑cm aerial mapping just hit production. Correlator3D now supports Phase One’s iXM‑FS130, letting fixed‑wing missions churn sub‑cm orthomosaics, point clouds and DSMs fast. Infrastructure inspection and digital twins just leveled up — who’s ready?

Europe's drone‑defense market is heating up: EagleNXT is expanding into Europe, selling 15 eBee X surveillance drones as nations scramble to counter rogue UAVs. EU’s new Action Plan plus big deals and financing signal rapid growth—and more partnerships are coming. #CounterUAS #EagleNXT

Leak: a hands-on video at an official DJI store in Kuala Lumpur shows the unannounced Osmo Pocket 4. Same 2" form factor, two new control buttons, rumored brighter screen & bigger battery — plus an optional LED top-light accessory. Estimated $549–$699; US launch unclear.

Sorry GoPro — DJI just took the crown. The Osmo Action 6 packs 8K/30fps, interchangeable lenses (Ultra‑wide + Macro), RockSteady 3.0 stabilization, 65ft waterproofing, 50GB internal storage and strong audio — from $369/£319. U.S. buyers: no DJI aftercare.

Bombshell: Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics, alleging its drones are rebadged DJI products that hide ties to the CCP. The suit says DJI-signed firmware and hardware keep the same vulnerabilities; Paxton seeks injunctions and civil penalties.

Vivo wants in on the vlogger game — it confirmed Feb 4 it built a compact, gimbal-style vlog camera late 2025 and aims to launch in 2026. Benchmarked against DJI Pocket, Vivo could bring phone AI smarts to a pocketable rival for creators.

Bombshell: Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics, alleging the company rebadges DJI drones and hid ties to China — claiming DJI holds firmware cryptographic keys that could let the CCP access data. Paxton seeks civil penalties and injunctions; case filed Feb. 19.

Free access: AeroDefense now lets AirWarden Essentials customers share drone-detection data with state, local, tribal, territorial, DHS and FBI partners at no extra cost. Officers can view real-time and historical flight/pilot data to speed response, investigations and evidence collection.

Trojan Horse? Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics in Collin County, alleging its Raptor drones are rebadged DJI hardware, that Anzu hid ties and that DJI retains cryptographic control. The suit seeks injunctions, a temporary restraining order and up to $10k per DTPA violation.

Big move: Versaterm has acquired Aloft to fold FAA‑approved airspace intelligence and LAANC flight authorizations into DroneSense. Public‑safety agencies can now dispatch drones, manage fleets and get real‑time FAA approvals from one platform—faster, compliant responses.

Bombshell: Texas AG sues Anzu Robotics, calling its Raptor drones a '21st-century Trojan Horse' — alleges Anzu rebadges DJI hardware, hid ties, lets DJI control cryptographic keys, and misled customers about data/security. Seeks injunctions, temporary orders and civil penalties.

Whoa — a PS5 controller mod let hobbyist Sammy Azdoufal access about 7,000 DJI RoboVac cameras & mics via DJI servers by reading an auth token. He told The Verge; DJI patched the flaw on Feb 11, 2026 (an earlier Jan fix missed it). Always‑on cams remain a privacy risk.

Bombshell: Texas AG sues Austin-based Anzu Robotics, alleging it misled Texans about links to a Chinese drone maker on the U.S. Commerce Department’s trade-restriction list.

Hook: London is fighting organized iPhone gangs with DJI drones. The Met is deploying DJI Docks + Matrice 4TD (thermal, AI tracking), backed by Surron e-bikes and live facial recognition to track teens recruited on Snapchat — choosing performance over politics.

Spotted: Osmo Pocket 4 leaked in a DJI‑authorized store — clip reveals a clip-on LED fill light, longer grippier stem, Super Photo 33MP (likely still a 1″ sensor), bigger battery, improved tracking and rumored 240fps slo‑mo. Units may already be in warehouses — launch looks imminent.

Breaking: Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Anzu Robotics, accusing the company of rebranding DJI drones to hide CCP ties and dodge U.S. and state restrictions. Paxton calls Anzu a “21st century trojan horse” and seeks injunctions, civil penalties — the second China-linked suit this week after TP-Link.

Seen in the wild: a customer walked into a DJI Authorized store in Malaysia showing off what looks like an Osmo Pocket 4. The shop pulled its vids, New Camera reposted them — slim chance it reaches the US, but worth watching.

Made in Texas: KULR and Hylio are teaming up to design and build NDAA‑compliant, U.S.‑manufactured battery systems for agricultural drones. They'll prototype and qualify high‑performance packs, test chemistries, and shore up secure supply chains for farmers and government buyers.

“I just want this fixed” — a DJI Romo owner accidentally used his device token to access ~7,000 robovacs: control units, view live cams/mics, 2D floorplans and IP addresses. DJI patched the flaw but says another high‑risk bug will be fixed soon. #DJI #SmartHome

Leaked prices suggest DJI’s Avata 360 might be a clever price play: drone-only ¥2,988 (~$433), RC2 bundle ¥3,988 (~$577), Fly More ¥5,688 (~$823), Goggles combo ~ $1,200. If true, DJI could undercut Antigravity’s $1,599 A1 bundle and shake up FPV pricing.

DJI vows to patch another Romo robovac security hole “within weeks.” The company already fixed earlier flaws that could’ve let outsiders peek into homes and says it will address a separate, undisclosed high‑risk bug in the coming months.

Big shift at MSC 2026: Europe just recast drones and C‑UAS from niche tech to core defense. The Munich report “Under Destruction” calls for shared capability priorities, sustained spending, persistent ISR, interoperable procurement and joint buying—driven by Ukraine lessons and drone incursions.

Breaking: Former DJI VP “Yuan” has been criminally detained in a bribery probe — accused of taking “huge” illicit gains while overseeing global sales (May 2019–May 2024). The case echoes DJI’s 2019 anti‑corruption purge (~1B yuan). DJI says operations are unaffected amid US regulatory pressure.

Breaking: Texas startup Anzu discontinues its Raptor drone line, blaming persistent component shortages that halted production. The move follows a late surge in demand and fresh scrutiny over its DJI licensing ties — Anzu says it’s pivoting to a “next‑gen” product, leaving early buyers uncertain.

Leak: DJI Osmo Pocket 4 pops up in hands-on footage — showing an adjustable built-in LED floodlight, extra physical controls, and a new “SuperPhoto” mode (think GoPro-style scene-based processing). Video from Malaysian shop Drones Kaki looks legit but unverified; DJI hasn’t announced anything yet.

Full Sail just opened a 7,870‑sq‑ft Drone Innovation Center — indoor flight zones, 3D printing labs, sims, mission control and USNDA ties. It’s built for technologists (AI, autonomy, multi‑drone ops), not just pilots. Impressive gear — pricey (~$88K). Worth it? Depends.

Manifold 3 supercharges the DJI Matrice 4E: real-time Smart 3D Explore replaces semi‑auto Smart 3D Capture, enabling autonomous scans, onboard modelling and cleaner, denser datasets (fewer holes, better internal scans). Ben Ford calls it a game‑changer. #DroneSurvey #DJI

EU unveils a continent-wide Counter‑UAS Action Plan to tackle malicious drones and airport chaos. It calls for coordinated defenses, stress‑tests for critical sites, unified detection/tracking, a Drone Incident Platform, mandatory remote ID for drones >100g, and a Q3‑2026 risk review.

Big win for creators: a Feb 2026 firmware update lets every Xtra camera (Muse, Atto, Edge Pro, Edge, Sphra360) pair wirelessly with DJI Mic Mini and DJI Mic 2—full 32‑bit float audio, live meters, instant pairing via the Xtra app. Muse now a killer, cheaper Osmo Pocket 3 alternative.

Big leak: DJI’s Avata 360 could land in March (China-first) and reviewers may already have units. Pricing leaks: CNY 2,988 (~$435) base; CNY 3,988 (~$575) w/ RC2; CNY 5,688 (~$825) top kit (3 batts, hub, case + RC2 or Goggles N3). Undercuts $1,599 Antigravity A1. Specs still TBA.

Creepy but true: The Verge found DJI’s robot vacuum allowed unauthorized access to its camera and microphone — a device that roams your home could be spying on you. Big privacy red flag. If you own one, check settings and updates now.

Best DJI drones of 2026: Mavic 4 Pro — pro kit (100MP, 360° gimbal, 6K/60 HDR, 51min); Mini 5 Pro — travel-ready (1" sensor, 50MP, 4K/120, ~50min); Flip — ultra‑compact sub‑250g 4K; Neo 2 — easy 4K starter with smartwatch control; Avata 2 — FPV thrills.

Breaking: DJI’s former VP of sales, Yuan — who ran global sales from May 2019–May 2024 — has been criminally detained in China on suspicion of taking “huge” bribes. The case is now in judicial proceedings as DJI continues internal cleanups amid top‑level reshuffles.

Leak: DJI’s Avata 360 surfaces — China-first launch in March 2026 (global weeks later). Expected in three SKUs: base CNY2,988 (~$435), RC2 combo CNY3,988 (~$575), Fly‑More CNY5,688 (~$825). Dual cameras and a rotating unit to switch FPV↔360. Early review units reported.

Breaking: A former DJI VP of sales, surnamed Yuan, has been criminally detained in China on suspicion of accepting large bribes while overseeing global sales (May 2019–May 2024), allegedly causing significant losses to the company. The case has entered judicial proceedings; DJI hasn’t responded.

DJI’s Avata 360 is real — leaker Jasper Ellens says a China-first launch is still on track for March 2026 (global could follow in early April). Beta app footage hints reviewers already have units. Leaked prices: CNY 2,988 (~$435) base; CNY 3,988 (~$575) w/ RC2; CNY 5,688 (~$825) full kit.

Breaking: A vice‑president at China's DJI has been detained on suspicion of bribery. Authorities say the probe targets alleged graft tied to the drone giant — more details expected.

Best DJI drones of 2026: Mavic 4 Pro — pro kit (100MP, 360° gimbal, 6K/60 HDR, 51min); Mini 5 Pro — travel-ready (1" sensor, 50MP, 4K/120, ~50min); Flip — ultra‑compact sub‑250g 4K; Neo 2 — easy 4K starter with smartwatch control; Avata 2 — FPV thrills.