DJI begged the US government for an audit to prove its drones were safe.

They were ignored.

Now all foreign drones are banned — and American farmers, cops, and creators have until May 11 to fight back.

https://djirumor.com/news/the-fcc-is-hearing-public-appeals-to-its-decision-to-ban-foreign-drones-petapixel

American first responders and small businesses are warning the FCC its DJI drone ban threatens public safety.

The world's largest drone maker is Chinese, and Washington isn't backing down.

Yet.

https://djirumor.com/news/public-pushback-grows-against-fccs-dji-drone-restrictions-broadband-breakfast

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.

https://djirumor.com/news/the-6-best-drones-for-filmmaking-and-flying-whether-youre-a-beginner-or-a-pro-popular-mechanics

DJI just made 360° drones actually affordable: €459 for 8K/60fps with FPV capability.

Its only rival costs 3x more.

Fly once, reframe forever — this changes everything for creators.

https://djirumor.com/news/dji-avata-360-test-djis-first-360-drone-in-a-practical-review-basic-tutorials

600,000 farm drones are now deployed worldwide, saving 410 million tons of water — enough for 740 million people annually.

Ag tech isn't coming.

It's here.

https://djirumor.com/news/600000-drones-reported-to-be-driving-global-on-farm-efficiencies-the-land

Feiyu Pocket 4 just leaked: a $300 gimbal with a 1/1.55" sensor, 150-min battery, and a magnetic case that auto-shuts it off.

DJI and Insta360 finally have a real budget threat.

https://djirumor.com/news/step-aside-dji-and-insta360-budget-feiyu-pocket-4-gimbal-camera-hands-on-video-shows-innovative-design-notebookcheck

Theme parks are now home to the world's most ambitious drone shows.

Disney Paris just pulled off the first show choreographing drones across air AND water simultaneously.

https://djirumor.com/news/the-best-theme-park-drone-shows-for-summer-2026-from-disney-to-seaworld-to-six-flags

Finally, a 1kWh power station you'd actually want to carry.

DJI's Mini has a built-in USB-C cable, charges to 80% in an hour, and actually fits a creator's lifestyle.

Not for kettles—but for everything else?

*chef's kiss*

https://djirumor.com/news/dji-power-1000-mini-review-techradar

The Potensic Atom 2 has one feature DJI's Mini 4K doesn't: a built-in screen controller, no smartphone required.

Bigger sensor, AI tracking, 32-min flight time, and it's cheaper.

The indie underdog just leveled up.

https://djirumor.com/news/the-overlooked-dji-mini-4k-alternative-that-doesnt-require-a-smartphone-geeky-gadgets

The U.S.

Army flew banned DJI drones during a live-fire exercise on NATO's eastern flank — proving once again that soldiers grab what works.

Congress debates restricting DJI.

The battlefield doesn't wait.

https://djirumor.com/news/army-flies-dji-mavic-3-during-live-fire-exercise-in-latvia-dronexlco