Beijing enforces strict drone rules, DJI stores report empty shelves - mezha.net

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launches April 20, 2026 with a 1-inch sensor, 4K/120fps video, and a 35% weight reduction. Here's everything we know about specs, pricing, and whether it's worth upgrading from the Pocket 3.

DJI's Beijing flagship store shelves are bare. Starting May 1, you can't buy, fly, or even fix a drone without police approval in China's capital. DJI controls 70% of the global market. The free-flying era is over.