Feb 13, 2026
DJI Mini 5 Pro: The New King of Micro Drones?
The DJI Mini 5 Pro brought a 1-inch sensor and LiDAR to the sub-250g class. Updated for June 2026: how the new Lito line changes the picture, and the catch on US availability.
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Jan 9, 2026
DJI’s 2026 Playbook: Pricing Shock, Modular Hardware, and the Regulatory Squeeze
DJI’s 2026 playbook was never just about new drones—it’s pricing tiers, modular hardware, and firmware rules built for a tougher regulatory world. Updated for June 2026 with a scorecard on how the predictions held up: the FCC Covered List squeeze, FrameTap-style modular gear, and the wave of U.S.-blocked launches.
Jun 29, 2025
Grounded: What’s Behind the Sudden DJI Drone Shortage in the U.S.?
DJI drones suddenly went out of stock in the US in 2025 amid customs holds and looming legislation. Here is what happened — and how it escalated into the FCC Covered List ban that blocks new DJI equipment today.
Apr 19, 2025
Will DJI Shift to AI-Powered Autopilot? A Closer Look at the Patents (2026 Update)
DJI's patents teased AI-powered autopilot. By mid-2026, autonomy has advanced sharply — ActiveTrack 360, LiDAR + omnidirectional sensing, smarter return-to-home — but there's still no full self-flying drone. Here's where it really stands.