700+ drones seized at World Cup, but high-risk threats were rare. Kansas City's $11.4M counter-drone system now serves as permanent airspace infrastructure for Amazon deliveries and emergency services.
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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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DJI's 2026 has been a flood of new gear — and a hard split between what ships worldwide and what US buyers can legally get. Here's the state of play.
Many new DJI products are blocked from US sale by the FCC Covered List. Here's the gear you can order today.
The current DJI Air drone — in stock in the US today while the Air 4 stays blocked.
$1,099.00
In Stock
Under 250g, so no FAA registration. The budget DJI you can still buy stateside.
$349.00
In Stock
Autel's Air-class rival. Note: Autel is on the Covered List too, so this is existing US stock — not a permanent workaround.
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