Drones

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• The Best Drones for Beginners and Kids in 2026

  Want to try your hand at flying a quadcopter, but aren’t ready for a pro model? These are the best affordable and easy-to-fly drones we've tested.

  6 days, 13 hours By Jim Fisher
• The Best Drones for 2026

  Looking for a drone you can buy right now? The top models we've tested—and that are currently available in the US—can elevate your filmmaking, deliver stunning perspectives for travel vlogs, and, of course, are seriously fun to fly.

  1 month By Jim Fisher
• US Drone Ban 2026 Explained: FCC Rules on DJI, Autel, and What's Still Legal

  The FCC's new rules restrict future drone sales, but existing models remain legal. Here's how it affects pilots, creators, and buyers.

  2 months By Jim Fisher
• Unpacking the DJI and US Drone Ban: Our Expert Answers All Your Questions

  DJI is fighting the FCC's drone ban, but for now, it's still in place. From camera drones to gimbals, here's what that means for your workflow, and which products are still safe to buy.

  3 months By Jim Fisher
• Walmart Drone Delivery Coverage Set to Double, Launch From 150 More Stores

  The service is coming to Cincinnati, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and Miami by the end of 2027.

  4 months, 2 weeks By James Peckham
• Do You Have Questions About the FCC's Foreign Drone Ban? We Have Answers

  The FCC recently added all foreign-made drones to its Covered List, effectively barring future releases from going on sale in the states. If you're wondering how this impacts your drone hobby or business, I'm here with answers.

  4 months, 2 weeks By Jim Fisher
• HoverAir's Aqua Drone Appears to Be Dead in the Water for the US Market

  The waterproof drone raised a ton of money via Indiegogo, but could be caught up in the FCC's ban on foreign-made drones. Without the agency's approval, its future in the US is doubtful at best.

  4 months, 2 weeks By Jim Fisher
• US Foreign Drone Ban Is Here: DJI Hit Hardest by New FCC Rules

  You can continue to buy DJI and other Chinese drone products while supplies last, but those brands can’t import newer models or replacement parts.

  5 months By James Peckham
• Barring a Christmas Miracle, a DJI Drone Ban Looks Inevitable. Here's What That Means for You

  On Dec. 23, DJI drones are set to be pulled from the US market unless a security audit is completed. There's been no audit thus far, so the ban is all but certain. What does this mean for anyone who flies drones or makes content with them? Let’s break it down.

  5 months, 1 week By Jim Fisher
• An Amazon Delivery Drone Accidentally Cut an Internet Cable

  The Amazon MK30 drone got caught on the cable as it took off after completing the delivery.

  6 months By Michael Kan
• Is Our Favorite Drone Brand About to Vanish? Inside DJI's Fight for Survival as US Agencies Pass the Buck

  A 2024 law set a deadline for DJI drones to be pulled from the US market unless a security audit was completed within a year. The deadline is around the corner, and it sure looks like a ban is coming. Here's what that means for drone pilots and content creators.

  6 months, 1 week By Jim Fisher
• DJI's Neo 2 Drone Won't Land in the US as December Ban Looms

  Here's what's happening with DJI drones, why they could soon vanish from US retailers, and what that means for pilots and content creators.

  6 months, 1 week By Jim Fisher
• 2 Prime Air Delivery Drones Crash Into a Crane in Arizona

  The drones clipped the crane's cable and crashed into nearby parking lots. Amazon temporarily paused drone deliveries in Tolleson, Arizona, following the incident.

  7 months, 3 weeks By Jibin Joseph
• DJI Loses Lawsuit, Remains on Pentagon's List of Chinese Military Companies

  Drone maker DJI is continuing to have issues across the US. The latest is a loss of its lawsuit arguing it should be removed from the DoD's list of Chinese military companies.

  7 months, 3 weeks By James Peckham
• Could Drones One Day Chase Shoplifters in Real Time?

  Flock Safety is pushing the idea of stores deploying flying drones to track and help stop retail theft.

  8 months By Michael Kan