Popular Mechanics tested 6 drones and crowned the DJI Mini 4K the best — under $500, fits in your pocket, shoots 4K. But there's a catch: the FCC just blocked most drone makers from releasing new models in the US.
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DJI confirmed a global launch event for May 7, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Two products are on deck: the Osmo Mobile 8P global rollout (already on sale in China since April 21) and an expected Pocket 4 Pro reveal with dual-lens optics. Here's the complete preview, what we know about each product, and what US buyers should expect given the ongoing FCC ban fight.
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Breaking: DJI Mini 5 Pro hits Amazon with a 1-inch sensor, LiDAR, and 52-minute battery life.
