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Drone ban could ground local cops: FCC's blacklist of new Chinese-made DJI & Autel drones leaves Palm Springs and Indio PDs worried about parts, blocked firmware and costly fixes like helicopters or pricey US-made replacements.
December 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Drone ban could ground local cops: FCC's blacklist of new Chinese-made DJI & Autel drones leaves Palm Springs and Indio PDs worried about parts, blocked firmware and costly fixes like helicopters or pricey US-made replacements.
U.S. bars FCC approval for new DJI, Autel and other foreign drone models — a major escalation over China-made drones.
Existing models can still be used, but new models are blocked over security concerns.
Existing models can still be used, but new models are blocked over security concerns.
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
U.S. bars FCC approval for new DJI, Autel and other foreign drone models — a major escalation over China-made drones.
Existing models can still be used, but new models are blocked over security concerns.
Existing models can still be used, but new models are blocked over security concerns.
China blasts US FCC move to put all non‑US drones, including DJI, on a 'Controlled List' — calls it discriminatory overreach and urges Washington to reverse course and give Chinese firms a fair playing field. #TechTensions
December 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
China blasts US FCC move to put all non‑US drones, including DJI, on a 'Controlled List' — calls it discriminatory overreach and urges Washington to reverse course and give Chinese firms a fair playing field. #TechTensions
Diplomatic flare-up: China slams the U.S. for adding DJI and other drones to a controlled list, accusing Washington of unfairly suppressing Chinese tech firms and warning against politicizing trade in the drone sector.
December 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Diplomatic flare-up: China slams the U.S. for adding DJI and other drones to a controlled list, accusing Washington of unfairly suppressing Chinese tech firms and warning against politicizing trade in the drone sector.
3D transport test: Japan’s Prodrone, JAL & Nagoya Railroad are trialing drone logistics to Sakushima Island — PD6B‑Type3 drops packages via a winch, drone‑linked traffic lights go yellow at 50m/red closer, and robots handle the last mile.
December 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
3D transport test: Japan’s Prodrone, JAL & Nagoya Railroad are trialing drone logistics to Sakushima Island — PD6B‑Type3 drops packages via a winch, drone‑linked traffic lights go yellow at 50m/red closer, and robots handle the last mile.
UK drone rules reboot: From Jan 1, 2026 you must pass a free CAA online theory test (40 Q, pass 30) to get a 5‑yr Flyer ID and register an Operator ID if you own a drone.
IDs for 250g–25kg; 100–250g needs Flyer (Operator if camera). #Drones
IDs for 250g–25kg; 100–250g needs Flyer (Operator if camera). #Drones
December 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
UK drone rules reboot: From Jan 1, 2026 you must pass a free CAA online theory test (40 Q, pass 30) to get a 5‑yr Flyer ID and register an Operator ID if you own a drone.
IDs for 250g–25kg; 100–250g needs Flyer (Operator if camera). #Drones
IDs for 250g–25kg; 100–250g needs Flyer (Operator if camera). #Drones
Pause, not failure: Amazon halts Prime Air in Italy despite successful test flights and cooperation with regulators.
Reuters says a strategic/financial review drove the pause — proof that approvals alone don't make a business case. #DroneDelivery
Reuters says a strategic/financial review drove the pause — proof that approvals alone don't make a business case. #DroneDelivery
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Pause, not failure: Amazon halts Prime Air in Italy despite successful test flights and cooperation with regulators.
Reuters says a strategic/financial review drove the pause — proof that approvals alone don't make a business case. #DroneDelivery
Reuters says a strategic/financial review drove the pause — proof that approvals alone don't make a business case. #DroneDelivery
DJI could vanish from U.S. shelves — Skyrover X1 may be the Mini 4 Pro stand-in: sub-249g, 4K60, familiar app, surprisingly long range, ~25-28 min flight.
Much cheaper ($539 vs $750+), but no D-Log or built-in screen. #drones
Much cheaper ($539 vs $750+), but no D-Log or built-in screen. #drones
December 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
DJI could vanish from U.S. shelves — Skyrover X1 may be the Mini 4 Pro stand-in: sub-249g, 4K60, familiar app, surprisingly long range, ~25-28 min flight.
Much cheaper ($539 vs $750+), but no D-Log or built-in screen. #drones
Much cheaper ($539 vs $750+), but no D-Log or built-in screen. #drones
Not just DJI: FCC adds foreign-made drones & key components to its Covered List — it targets design, control and origin, not brands.
That means “DJI alternatives” like SkyRover X1 could face the same import/authorization risks.
That means “DJI alternatives” like SkyRover X1 could face the same import/authorization risks.
December 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Not just DJI: FCC adds foreign-made drones & key components to its Covered List — it targets design, control and origin, not brands.
That means “DJI alternatives” like SkyRover X1 could face the same import/authorization risks.
That means “DJI alternatives” like SkyRover X1 could face the same import/authorization risks.
Big takeaway: FCC's new rule targets drones by origin, not just DJI - lookalikes (like SkyRover X1) could face the same U.S. limits.
Operators must weigh supply-chain origin & transparency, not just specs. #drones #SupplyChain
Operators must weigh supply-chain origin & transparency, not just specs. #drones #SupplyChain
December 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Big takeaway: FCC's new rule targets drones by origin, not just DJI - lookalikes (like SkyRover X1) could face the same U.S. limits.
Operators must weigh supply-chain origin & transparency, not just specs. #drones #SupplyChain
Operators must weigh supply-chain origin & transparency, not just specs. #drones #SupplyChain
DJI might vanish from U.S. shelves — Skyrover X1 could be the Mini 4 Pro backup.
Sub-249g, 4K60, true vertical gimbal, similar app feel and surprisingly long range; real flights ~25–28 min.
Tradeoffs: screen controller & D-Log M.
Price gap clear.
Sub-249g, 4K60, true vertical gimbal, similar app feel and surprisingly long range; real flights ~25–28 min.
Tradeoffs: screen controller & D-Log M.
Price gap clear.
December 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
DJI might vanish from U.S. shelves — Skyrover X1 could be the Mini 4 Pro backup.
Sub-249g, 4K60, true vertical gimbal, similar app feel and surprisingly long range; real flights ~25–28 min.
Tradeoffs: screen controller & D-Log M.
Price gap clear.
Sub-249g, 4K60, true vertical gimbal, similar app feel and surprisingly long range; real flights ~25–28 min.
Tradeoffs: screen controller & D-Log M.
Price gap clear.
Deal: DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is $97.10 on Amazon (was $109) — under $100 for a pocket-foldable 3-axis phone gimbal with a 215mm extension rod, upgraded ActiveTrack and ~6h battery.
One of the best starter gimbals—grab it before the sale ends. #VloggingGear
One of the best starter gimbals—grab it before the sale ends. #VloggingGear
December 29, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Deal: DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is $97.10 on Amazon (was $109) — under $100 for a pocket-foldable 3-axis phone gimbal with a 215mm extension rod, upgraded ActiveTrack and ~6h battery.
One of the best starter gimbals—grab it before the sale ends. #VloggingGear
One of the best starter gimbals—grab it before the sale ends. #VloggingGear
Big wave: Oceanic Constellations + Keihin Dock will mass-produce USVs for the Ocean Satellite Swarm — a 24/7 unmanned surface vehicle network to monitor seas, tackle illegal fishing & smuggling, and boost disaster response.
Targeting 2027; 25 patents (18 granted).
Targeting 2027; 25 patents (18 granted).
December 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Big wave: Oceanic Constellations + Keihin Dock will mass-produce USVs for the Ocean Satellite Swarm — a 24/7 unmanned surface vehicle network to monitor seas, tackle illegal fishing & smuggling, and boost disaster response.
Targeting 2027; 25 patents (18 granted).
Targeting 2027; 25 patents (18 granted).
Deadline: Dec. 23.
DJI tells the U.S. — don’t ban us, answer us.
The company that makes ~90% of drones sent open letters to top officials, stressing security safeguards and warning a ban would leave U.S. users and farmers stranded. #drones
DJI tells the U.S. — don’t ban us, answer us.
The company that makes ~90% of drones sent open letters to top officials, stressing security safeguards and warning a ban would leave U.S. users and farmers stranded. #drones
December 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Deadline: Dec. 23.
DJI tells the U.S. — don’t ban us, answer us.
The company that makes ~90% of drones sent open letters to top officials, stressing security safeguards and warning a ban would leave U.S. users and farmers stranded. #drones
DJI tells the U.S. — don’t ban us, answer us.
The company that makes ~90% of drones sent open letters to top officials, stressing security safeguards and warning a ban would leave U.S. users and farmers stranded. #drones
DJI's 2026 lineup has something for everyone: Mavic 4 Pro — flagship 100MP Hasselblad, 6K/60, ~51min (not in US); Mini 5 Pro — sub‑250g 1" sensor, 4K/120fps; Flip — tiny LiDAR 4K; Avata 360 — FPV 8K rumored; Neo 2 — 135g beginner 4K.
December 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
DJI's 2026 lineup has something for everyone: Mavic 4 Pro — flagship 100MP Hasselblad, 6K/60, ~51min (not in US); Mini 5 Pro — sub‑250g 1" sensor, 4K/120fps; Flip — tiny LiDAR 4K; Avata 360 — FPV 8K rumored; Neo 2 — 135g beginner 4K.
Drone tech, meet the floor.
DJI’s ROMO uses binocular fisheye cams + LiDAR to spot cables or a playing card, plan millimetre-precise routes and deliver 25,000Pa suction — plus a transparent ROMO P.
Europe rollout for now. #DJI #RobotVacuum
DJI’s ROMO uses binocular fisheye cams + LiDAR to spot cables or a playing card, plan millimetre-precise routes and deliver 25,000Pa suction — plus a transparent ROMO P.
Europe rollout for now. #DJI #RobotVacuum
December 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Drone tech, meet the floor.
DJI’s ROMO uses binocular fisheye cams + LiDAR to spot cables or a playing card, plan millimetre-precise routes and deliver 25,000Pa suction — plus a transparent ROMO P.
Europe rollout for now. #DJI #RobotVacuum
DJI’s ROMO uses binocular fisheye cams + LiDAR to spot cables or a playing card, plan millimetre-precise routes and deliver 25,000Pa suction — plus a transparent ROMO P.
Europe rollout for now. #DJI #RobotVacuum
Breaking: FCC adds foreign-made drones and key components to its “Covered List,” blocking future U.S. equipment approvals — but previously authorized models can still fly.
Industry split, China protests; major implications for supply chains and future models.
Industry split, China protests; major implications for supply chains and future models.
December 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Breaking: FCC adds foreign-made drones and key components to its “Covered List,” blocking future U.S. equipment approvals — but previously authorized models can still fly.
Industry split, China protests; major implications for supply chains and future models.
Industry split, China protests; major implications for supply chains and future models.
China makes drones official: revised Civil Aviation Law mandates airworthiness certification and product IDs, moving oversight into statute.
Takes effect July 1, 2026 — hits commercial/industrial drone makers & operators. #Drones
Takes effect July 1, 2026 — hits commercial/industrial drone makers & operators. #Drones
December 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
China makes drones official: revised Civil Aviation Law mandates airworthiness certification and product IDs, moving oversight into statute.
Takes effect July 1, 2026 — hits commercial/industrial drone makers & operators. #Drones
Takes effect July 1, 2026 — hits commercial/industrial drone makers & operators. #Drones
Free 8K for your DJI Osmo Action 6 — new firmware unlocks 8K/30fps (16:9), adds direct uploads to OneDrive/Google Drive or your NAS, plus film-style photo tones and UI tweaks.
Update via DJI Mimo app (FW 01.02.05.21).
Update via DJI Mimo app (FW 01.02.05.21).
December 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Free 8K for your DJI Osmo Action 6 — new firmware unlocks 8K/30fps (16:9), adds direct uploads to OneDrive/Google Drive or your NAS, plus film-style photo tones and UI tweaks.
Update via DJI Mimo app (FW 01.02.05.21).
Update via DJI Mimo app (FW 01.02.05.21).
FCC bombshell: Dec 22, 2025 rule blocks new FCC approvals for foreign-made drones — DJI & Autel take the biggest hit.
Existing stock can still sell, but no new imports, parts or registrations.
US makers like Skydio stand to gain.
Existing stock can still sell, but no new imports, parts or registrations.
US makers like Skydio stand to gain.
December 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
FCC bombshell: Dec 22, 2025 rule blocks new FCC approvals for foreign-made drones — DJI & Autel take the biggest hit.
Existing stock can still sell, but no new imports, parts or registrations.
US makers like Skydio stand to gain.
Existing stock can still sell, but no new imports, parts or registrations.
US makers like Skydio stand to gain.
Ban shock: FCC adds DJI, Autel and other foreign drone gear to the federal Covered List—effectively banning new sales in the U.S.
Pilots warn of “business‑ending” fallout as parts and upgrades for thousands of operations may dry up. #drones
Pilots warn of “business‑ending” fallout as parts and upgrades for thousands of operations may dry up. #drones
December 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Ban shock: FCC adds DJI, Autel and other foreign drone gear to the federal Covered List—effectively banning new sales in the U.S.
Pilots warn of “business‑ending” fallout as parts and upgrades for thousands of operations may dry up. #drones
Pilots warn of “business‑ending” fallout as parts and upgrades for thousands of operations may dry up. #drones
Top tech of 2025: MacBook Air M4 packs pro-level M4 power for most users; Sony WH-1000XM6 boosts noise-cancel with a faster QN3 & 12 mics; DJI Mavic 4 Pro launched in Oct — could be the last new DJI drone in the US after FCC limits.
December 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Top tech of 2025: MacBook Air M4 packs pro-level M4 power for most users; Sony WH-1000XM6 boosts noise-cancel with a faster QN3 & 12 mics; DJI Mavic 4 Pro launched in Oct — could be the last new DJI drone in the US after FCC limits.
Drop alert: Dajin Lithium (CVE:DJI) slipped below its 50-day MA, trading at C$0.75 on low volume.
Weak liquidity (CR 0.14, QR 0.08), heavy leverage (D/E 7.99) and market cap C$12.3M — high risk for investors.
Weak liquidity (CR 0.14, QR 0.08), heavy leverage (D/E 7.99) and market cap C$12.3M — high risk for investors.
December 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Drop alert: Dajin Lithium (CVE:DJI) slipped below its 50-day MA, trading at C$0.75 on low volume.
Weak liquidity (CR 0.14, QR 0.08), heavy leverage (D/E 7.99) and market cap C$12.3M — high risk for investors.
Weak liquidity (CR 0.14, QR 0.08), heavy leverage (D/E 7.99) and market cap C$12.3M — high risk for investors.
