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DJI Neo drone firmware update adds more speed and vertical video
DJI has addressed two weaknesses with the Neo drone, adding vertical video and increasing the tracking speed.
Steve Dent11.09.2024
Sony will discontinue its pricey Airpeak S1 camera drone in March
Sony announced that it will stop selling the Airpeak S1 camera drone next March.
Anna Washenko11.05.2024
8510085100Engadget review recap: Budget-friendly gadgets that are good
Over the last three weeks, the Engadget team has coincidentally covered a bunch of products that perform really well for the money.
Cherlynn Low10.20.2024
9210092100DJI Neo review: The best $200 drone ever made
The DJI Neo may be an inexpensive, beginner-friendly drone, but has powerful features like subject tracking and quick shots.
Steve Dent10.08.2024
DJI Neo hands-on: A powerful and lightweight $200 drone
DJI has just unveiled the Neo, its much-leaked $200 drone aimed at content creators and casual users.
Steve Dent09.05.2024
Indiegogo introduces its new guaranteed shipping program
Indiegogo introduces its guaranteed shipping program for selected campaigns that qualify. Buyers get their money back if orders don't ship on time.
Jeremy Gan08.26.2024
Amazon halts drone deliveries in California, but kicks off operations in Phoenix
The e-commerce company has closed its delivery site in Lockeford, which has been operational since 2022.
Mariella Moon04.23.2024
9410094100DJI Avata 2 FPV drone review: A cheaper, more potent tool for creators
The Avata 2 improves just about everything from the very popular original while shaving some dollars off the cost.
Steve Dent04.11.2024
Drones that charge on power lines may not be the best idea
Scientists have developed a system that lets drones autonomously charge by hooking onto power lines, potentially allowing them to remain in operation indefinitely.
Kris Holt04.08.2024
DoorDash is testing a drone delivery feature in Virginia
DoorDash is partnering up with Wing to test a drone delivery feature. The pilot program started in Virginia and delivers menu items from fast food restaurant Wendy’s.
Lawrence Bonk03.21.2024
Alphabet’s Wing shows off a larger delivery drone with a bigger payload capacity
Alphabet’s drone delivery company, Wing, just unveiled a larger delivery drone with a bigger payload capacity. The new drone can lift up to five pounds, fly up to 65 MPH and go 12 miles round trip.
Lawrence Bonk01.17.2024
Fox Sports will use drones in World Series broadcasts for the first time
For the World Series, Fox plans to use the trio of drones to capture moments like relief pitchers coming in from the bullpen, warm-ups between innings and pitchers leaving the mound.
Billy Steele10.26.2023
Amazon plans to start drone deliveries in the UK and Italy next year
Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery program to the UK, Italy and a third US location in 2024. It will also start using an improved drone that can fly twice as far as previous models.
Kris Holt10.18.2023
Amazon now offers drone deliveries for prescription medications in Texas
Amazon announced on Wednesday that customers in College Station, TX can now get prescription medications delivered by drone in less than an hour.
Will Shanklin10.18.2023
These flying origami-inspired robots change shape in mid-air
Scientists at the University of Washington have developed flying robots that change shape in mid-air. The solar-powered bots have a distinctive look that resembles origami.
Lawrence Bonk09.28.2023
9210092100DJI Mini 4 Pro review: The best lightweight drone gains more power and smarts
DJI’s Mini 4 Pro sets another new benchmark for small drones.
Steve Dent09.25.2023
An AI pilot has beaten three champion drone racers at their own game
researchers at the University of Zurich in partnership with Intel, pitted their "Swift" AI piloting system against a trio of world champion drone racers — none of whom could best its top time.
Andrew Tarantola08.31.2023
The Air Force wants $6 billion to build a fleet of AI-controlled drones
The USAF wants to build a fleet of $3 million drone aircraft that can get shot at so American pilots don't have to be.
Andrew Tarantola08.29.2023
9110091100DJI Air 3 review: A high-quality zoom adds new creative options
With the launch of the mid-sized Air 3 camera drone, DJI has introduced a new trick called dual primary cameras.
Steve Dent07.25.2023
DJI's Mavic 3 Pro comes with a triple-camera setup
DJI's has unveiled its new flagship consumer drone, the Mavic 3 Pro, with a new triple-camera setup that includes a new 70mm lens.
Steve Dent04.25.2023