Pocket-lint - Drones https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest electronic product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:16:26 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[DJI Mini 4 Pro rumours: Everything we know about DJI's next Mini drone]]> The DJI Mini 3 Pro was our favourite drone of 2022, offering almost all of the pro-level features that you could want but in a tiny travel-friendly package that's easy to take with you anywhere.

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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:16:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-mini-4-pro-rumours-release-date-specs-features/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 4 Pro could be a massive upgrade over the Mini 3 Pro]]> A fresh leak has emerged giving us what appears to be concrete proof that DJI is about to launch the next in its lightweight drone lineup, with a 'Mini' drone that features better obstacle avoidance and higher-quality video than the Mini 3 Pro.

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Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:41:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-mini-4-pro-leak-reveals-omni-directional-obstacle-avoidance/
<![CDATA[Best DJI drones in 2023]]> When it comes to drones, there's one brand that stands out above the rest, and that's DJI. Ever since the Phantom 1 hit the scene way back in 2013, DJI has been to go-to brand for top-quality aerial photography and flawless flying.

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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:35:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-dji-drone/
<![CDATA[The Best Drones in 2023]]> Today's drones are extremely capable fliers with more impressive cameras than ever before, so, it's an excellent time to consider one.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:01:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-drone/
<![CDATA[DJI Air 3 review: Make mine a double]]> The successor to the popular DJI Air 2S has finally landed, and it's taken a leaf out of the Mavic 3 playbook, doubling up the cameras for some extra shooting versatility.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-air-3-review/
<![CDATA[DJI Air 3 vs DJI Air 2S: What's new?]]> The DJI Air 2S has been a favourite of the DJI lineup since its launch in 2021. It offers many of the high-end features found on the Mavic series, in a smaller drone with a more accessible price point.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:01:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-air-3-vs-dji-air-2s/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 3 Pro review: Triple lens triumph]]> The DJI Mavic 3 was already one of the most impressive drones that we've ever tested, so when we got word of a Pro variant, we were pretty excited.

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Sun, 07 May 2023 11:00:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-mavic-3-pro-review/
<![CDATA[This underwater drone captures sea life in glorious 4K]]> All kinds of drones are pretty cool, right? But what about drones that go underwater? They have to be even cooler and the latest from underwater drone maker QYSEA has a lot going on.

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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:45:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-underwater-drone-captures-sea-life-in-glorious-4k/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 3 Pro vs DJI Mavic 3: Which drone is right for you?]]> Since its release, the DJI Mavic 3 has been the de facto choice of high-end camera drone, with none of the competition coming close to snatching its title.

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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 13:14:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-mavic-3-pro-vs-dji-mavic-3/
<![CDATA[DJI launches new FPV Goggles and motion controller for the Avata drone]]> DJI has launched two new accessories that are compatible with the Avata FPV drone, the DJI Goggles Integra and DJI RC Motion 2 controller.

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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-launches-goggles-integra-and-rc-motion-2-controller-avata/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 2 SE added to palm-sized drone range]]> DJI has unveiled a new drone as part of its Mini collection. The DJI Mini 2 SE weighs less than 249g and can fit into your palm. However, it can still shoot 12-megapixel photos and capture HD video.

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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:42:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-mini-2-se-palm-sized-drone-announced/
<![CDATA[Astounding aerial photos or amazing abstract art?]]> We've seen before just how impressive drone photographs can be. There are more and more drones available now, many of which are more than capable of capturing incredible footage.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:44:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/145720-astounding-aerial-photos-or-amazing-abstract-art/
<![CDATA[Best drone photos ever: Stunning images taken from the sky]]>

Drone photography has soared in recent years, with the number of and quality of drone photos increasing every year. There are so many photos in fact that drone photography even has its own official awards programmes.

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Wed, 28 Dec 2022 14:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/133911-best-drone-photos-ever-stunning-images-taken-from-up-high/
<![CDATA[DJI launches the Mini 3, a cheaper sub-250g drone]]>

We loved the DJI Mini 3 Pro when we tested it earlier this year, but we had one main complaint, it's just too pricey for most people.

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Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/163702-dji-launches-mini-3/
<![CDATA[The EE Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best TV 2022]]>

The EE Pocket-lint Awards shortlist has been announced, as the Awards prepare to celebrate products across 20 main categories from smartphones and tablets to wearables and TVs.

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Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/ee/149698-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-tv-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[The EE Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Soundbar 2022]]>

The Shortlist nominees for the EE Pocket-lint Awards has been announced, celebrating the best devices across a number of categories including smartphones, cars, laptops and cameras.

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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/speakers/news/ee/149729-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-sound-bar-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best TV Streaming Service]]>

The EE Pocket-lint Awards are back for a 19th year and celebrate the best devices and products across 20 main categories.

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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/ee/158889-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-tv-streaming-service-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[DJI launches more affordable Mavic 3 Classic]]>

DJI has unveiled a new version of its popular high-end consumer Mavic drone. It's called the Mavic 3 Classic and brings a lot of the important features from the Mavic 3 but in a more affordable package, and you don't lose as much as you might assume you would. 

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Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:45:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/163252-dji-mavic-3-classic-launch-price-specs/
<![CDATA[22 astounding images from the Drone Photo Awards 2022]]>

This year over 2,000 people from 116 countries around the world submitted images to the Drone Photo Awards 2022. This competition is part of the Siena Awards international Festival of visual arts and includes some magnificent images from the skies above. 

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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:55:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/162568-astounding-images-from-the-drone-photo-awards-2022/
<![CDATA[DJI launches Avata FPV drone and new and improved goggles]]>

DJI has launched its second first-person view drone, and it's designed to offer thrilling flights in both indoor and outdoor environments, thanks to its small size and shielded propellers.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/162370-dji-launches-the-avata-fpv-drone-along-with-new-and-improved-goggles/
<![CDATA[DJI Avata review: The cinewhoop goes mainstream]]>

To FPV drone hobbyists, the DJI Avata is a very familiar concept, but it's one that, until now, has yet to hit the mainstream. The FPV community calls this class of drone a cinewhoop, and it's designed to be able to fly closer to people and objects while reducing the risk of chopping things up with the propellers.

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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/reviews/dji/162340-dji-avata-review/
<![CDATA[Snap kills Pixy selfie drone before it barely takes off]]>

Snapchat owner Snap Inc has ditched development on its Pixy selfie drone just four months after launch.

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Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:28:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/snapchat/162317-snap-kills-pixy-selfie-drone-before-it-barely-takes-off/
<![CDATA[DJI's Avata FPV drone appears on FCC database]]>

We first heard rumours of DJI's ducted cinewhoop style FPV drone back in May of this year, but now, it would seem that we're nearing launch.

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Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:36:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/162016-dji-avata-fpv-drone-appears-on-fcc-database/
<![CDATA[Autel Evo Lite+ review: Flying towards the throne]]>

When it comes to high-quality, consumer-friendly camera drones, the field has been pretty much dominated by DJI since its inception. However, the competition is catching up, and we think some of the best examples of this are the flying machines in Autel Robotics' lineup.

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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:39:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/reviews/161889-autel-evo-lite-plus-review/
<![CDATA[Best Oculus Rift and Oculus Rift S games and experiences]]>

There are all sorts of games available for the Oculus Rift, Rift S and the Oculus (now Meta) family of VR headsets

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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:06:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/ar-vr/buyers-guides/oculus-rift/129719-oculus-rift-the-best-experiences-and-games-available-right-now/
<![CDATA[Walmart expanding drone delivery service to six states]]>

Walmart - the mega supermarket chain - has announced plans to rollout its drone delivery service to six states by the end of the year, enabling consumers to get their shopping in 30 minutes in some cases. 

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Wed, 25 May 2022 08:31:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/161271-walmart-drone-delivery/
<![CDATA[The Insta360 Sphere is a 360 camera for the DJI Mavic Air 2S]]>

Insta360 has announced a new 360 camera designed specifically for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S, called the Sphere.

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Tue, 24 May 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/161223-the-insta360-sphere-is-a-360-camera-that-makes-your-dji-mavic-air-2s-invisible/
<![CDATA[Next DJI drone? Leaks reveal Avata indoor-friendly FVP drone]]>

DJI recently released the Mini 3 Pro, the first high-end drone in its Mini series. Now, new leaks indicate the company is developing another drone, called Avata, that will be indoor-friendly.

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Tue, 17 May 2022 05:18:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/161157-dji-avata-indoor-drone-fpv-cinewhoop-leaks/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 3 Pro vs DJI Mini 2]]>

There are plenty of reasons to go for a compact and lightweight drone, not least because they're much easier to carry around, but also because they're much more restriction-friendly. Many countries regard drones in this weight class as toys and don't require registration or licensing.

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Thu, 12 May 2022 09:32:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/buyers-guides/dji/161090-dji-mini-3-pro-vs-dji-mini-2-which-is-the-best-lightweight-drone-for-you/
<![CDATA[DJI launches the Mini 3 Pro]]>

After months of leaks and rumours, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is finally here - and it sure seems worth the wait.

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Tue, 10 May 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/161041-dji-launches-the-mini-3-pro-the-first-high-end-drone-in-the-mini-series/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 3 Pro review: Small size, big features]]>

The Mini 3 Pro is an entirely different beast from what we've seen previously from DJI, shelling the entry-level tag of its predecessors and offering a truly compelling option for all comers.

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Tue, 10 May 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/reviews/dji/161007-dji-mini-3-pro-review/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 3 Pro revealed in unboxing video and retail listings]]>

DJI tweeted it will announce something on 10 May, teasing it will reveal "a twist in the plot". Now, retail listings and even a full-blown YouTube video are showing an unannounced DJI Mini 3 Pro and its controller. The video is an unboxing from YouTuber DM Productions - shared on the same day as DJI's teaser tweet.

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Sat, 07 May 2022 03:54:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/161029-dji-mini-3-drone-fully-revealed-in-unboxing-video-and-retail-listings/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 3 Pro specs leak in full]]>

Many suspect that the DJI Mini 3 Pro may be nearing release, we've seen numerous leaks over the last couple of months, and they just keep on coming.

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Wed, 04 May 2022 08:48:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/160974-dji-mini-3-specs-leak-in-full/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 3 Review]]> The Mavic 3 is DJI's latest and greatest flagship drone - one that aims to help cement the brand as the go-to name in the industry.

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Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:02:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dji-mavic-3-review/
<![CDATA[Snapchat's Pixy drone: Features, price, and how to buy]]>

Snap, the company that owns Snapchat, has long considered itself a "camera" company first. After all, when you open Snapchat, the first screen you see is the camera. And its smart glasses, Spectacles, are entirely about helping wearers more seamlessly create and share snaps (aka videos). Now, Snap is taking its camera expertise to the next level: It's introducing a flying camera.

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Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:13:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/snapchat/160938-snap-pixy-release-date-price-features/
<![CDATA[Drone flying in the UK and US: Rules and regulations explained]]>

With drones becoming more popular over the past few years - as the consumer drone market exploded - more and more people took to these easy-to-fly smart quadcopters to film their outdoor exploits. For the first time it enabled pretty much anyone to get stunning aerial footage, because you know longer had to hire a helicopter and camera crew to do it. 

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Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:42:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/141667-drone-regulations-and-rules-the-drone-laws-you-need-to-know-before-flying-in-uk-and-us/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 3 Pro pricing leaks and it's not cheap]]>

There have been leaks aplenty surrounding the DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro drones. We've not only seen packaging but full videos of the framework for the Mini 2's successors and their specifications.

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Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:48:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/160783-dji-mini-3-pro-pricing-leaks-and-its-not-cheap/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Air vs DJI Spark: Worth the upgrade?]]>

The first generation Mavic Air and the DJI Spark were the two smallest drones in the company's product offering when they first launched. They've since been replaced by the Mini and the Air 2, but if you're looking to get into droning with something small and easy, you could still do worse than picking up a used older model. 

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Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:49:05 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/buyers-guides/dji/143436-dji-mavic-air-vs-dji-spark-worth-the-upgrade/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 3 Pro video appears online]]>

The rumour mill is operating at full speed surrounding DJI's upcoming drone, the Mini 3 Pro.

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Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:14:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/160650-dji-mini-3-pro-video-appears-online/
<![CDATA[Is DJI making a Mini 3 drone? New leak seems to suggest yes]]>

DJI is rumoured to be working on a Mini 3 drone, and a new leak has surfaced revealing what appears to be a redesigned body, as it looks somewhat different from the Mini 2.

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Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:44:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/160433-is-dji-making-a-mini-3-drone-new-leaks-seems-to-suggest-yes/
<![CDATA[Canon might be working on a drone]]>

The drone market has a heck of a lot of great value options right now, but it's fair to say that an outsized proportion of them come from DJI alone.

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Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:15:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/canon/160421-canon-drone-patent-rumour/
<![CDATA[Is DJI gearing up to launch a Mini 3 Pro?]]>

There's nothing particularly professional about DJI's Mini drones. They're typically designed for consumers who want to dip their toes into aerial photography - but a new leak suggests a Pro variant could be on the way.

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Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:49:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/160265-is-dji-gearing-up-to-launch-a-mini-3-pro/
<![CDATA[Gigantic DJI Mavic 3 update brings all the promised features]]>

The DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine launched back in November but at the time, the drones were missing some features that had been promised.

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Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:20:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/159798-gigantic-dji-mavic-3-update-brings-all-the-previously-promised-features/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 3 official: Dual camera, 4/3 CMOS sensor and more]]>

DJI has taken a giant leap into creating the perfect pro-level consumer drone, and has officially announced the all-new Mavic 3. And, as far as performance and specs go, this one's an absolute monster. 

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Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:44:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/158985-dji-mavic-3-specs-price-release-date-official/
<![CDATA[EE Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Fitness Device 2022]]>

The 19th annual EE Pocket-lint Awards, celebrates the best devices and products across 20 categories from smartphones to cameras.

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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/fitness-trackers/news/ee/149737-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-fitness-tracker-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Smart Home Device 2022]]>

The Shortlist for the EE Pocket-lint Awards has been announced, celebrating 20 main categories ranging from best smartphone to best smart home device. Each category has been narrowed down to six nominees from the hundreds of devices we have reviewed over the last 12 months.

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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/ee/149728-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-smart-home-device-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Streaming Device 2022]]>

The EE Pocket-lint Awards are almost upon us, where we celebrate the best devices, services and products from the last 12 months. There are 20 main categories in total, with each one offering six nominations.

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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:48:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/ee/149691-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-streaming-device-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Tablet / 2-in-1 2022]]>

The Shortlist for the EE Pocket-lint Awards has been announced, with nominees across 20 main categories, from phones and cameras to cars and games.

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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/tablets/news/ee/149701-pocket-lint-awards-nominees-for-best-tablet-2-in-1-and-how-to-vote/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 3 photo leak reveals all the details]]>

Leaks have already shown us our first glimpse of what DJI's next flagship consumer drone, the Mavic 3, is expected to look like. If those fairly low resolution snaps weren't enough though, the most recent leak is a massive photo dump from German blogger Nils Ahrensmeier.

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Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:54:05 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/158867-dji-mavic-3-photo-leak-reveals-all-the-details/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 3 leak reveals beefier design, dual cameras]]>

DJI's next flagship consumer drone - the Mavic 3 - is expected to launch in the near future, and now we have a closer look at what the final product may look like. 

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Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:30:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/158842-dji-mavic-3-leak/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 3 specs leaked: Dual camera and Mega 46 minute flight time revealed]]>

It appears DJI is about to reveal the next in its lineup of high end consumer drones, and if leaked details are accurate it appears as though it was worth waiting for. 

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Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:56:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/158492-dji-mavic-3-leak-specs-details/
<![CDATA[DJI's new drone, the Mini SE, costs less than $300 in the US]]>

DJI has quietly released a new drone in the US. Called the DJI Mini SE, it costs $299 and is available from several retailers.

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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:59:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/158045-dji-s-latest-drone-the-mini-se-costs-less-than-300-in-the-us/
<![CDATA[The DJI Mavic Mini gets a tidy Prime Day 24% saving]]>

When it comes to drones, most of us don't want to spend a thousand or more on seeing whether we enjoy piloting them and capturing footage - that's a big outlay on something if you're not a full-time creator.

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Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:07:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/deals/prime-day/154819-dji-mavic-mini-drone-black-friday-deal/
<![CDATA[DJI Education expands with RoboMaster Tello Talent drone]]>

Over the past few years we've seen the rise of new, interactive methods of teaching kids of all ages the basics of coding. Whether it be Apple's Swift Playgrounds, Kano's interactive toys or Sphero's programmable robots, there's a whole host of educational gadgets out there. 

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Fri, 21 May 2021 08:44:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/157003-dji-robomaster-tello-talent-drone-education-drone-launch/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic Air: What's the difference?]]>

It seems an age since DJI first introduced the Mavic Air to the world. Since launching it released the Mavic Air and the Air 2S, 'Mavic' moniker is no more. The aim has always been the same: to bring powerful capabilities to users in a smaller, more affordable drone than its more premium Mavic series. 

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Sun, 09 May 2021 15:30:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/buyers-guides/dji/151960-dji-mavic-air-2-vs-mavic-air/
<![CDATA[DJI Air 2S review: Take flight]]>

DJI has long been the champion of the consumer drone market, pushing boundaries and implementing technology that makes it easy for the average person to do previously impossible aerial photography and videography. 

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Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:57:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/reviews/dji/156537-dji-air-2s-review/
<![CDATA[DJI Air 2S is the only drone you'll ever need to buy]]>

DJI has unveiled a new consumer drone called the Air 2S and it builds on the previous Air 2 by adding an impressive 1-inch sensor to the camera. 

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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/156532-dji-air-2s-specs-price-release-date/
<![CDATA[DJI Air 2S drone fully revealed in a series of leaked images]]>

A yet-be-announced DJI drone, called the Air 2S, has leaked online via a slew of images posted by TechnikNews and leaker Roland Quandt. These leaks follow a US Federal Communications Commission filing from last month, all of which suggests a launch is imminent.

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Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:30:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/156456-dji-air-2s-drone-fully-revealed-in-a-series-of-leaked-images/
<![CDATA[DJI FPV is a fast, nimble drone and can do 0-60 in 2 seconds]]>

DJI has unveiled a brand new drone, and unlike its previous consumer models, this one is designed to be used primarily through the company's FPV goggles. It even says it in the name, it's the DJI FPV. 

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Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/155873-dji-fpv-price-specs-release-date/
<![CDATA[DJI FPV drone unboxed ahead of launch, reveals all]]>

It looks a lot like DJI is preparing to launch a new drone. In fact, if an early unboxing video is anything to go by, we're going to see a new category of DJI drone.

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Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:19:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/155714-dji-fpv-drone-unboxing/
<![CDATA[Watch Sony's Airpeak drone chase its S-Vision on a test run]]>

At this year's virtual-only CES, Sony announced it is finally jumping into the drone business, by showing off its new Airpeak drone as it chased around the company's S-Vision concept car on public Austrian roads.

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Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:37:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/sony/155291-watch-sony-s-airpeak-drone-chase-around-its-s-vision-ev-on-a-test-drive/
<![CDATA[DJI blacklisted by US government: What you need to know]]>

The US Department of Commerce’s Entity List has added DJI, one of the world's most popular drone makers, officially blacklisting the Chinese company by declaring it a national security concern. The Entity List also bans any US-based company from exporting technology to DJI. 

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Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:57:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/155079-dji-ban-us-government-everything-you-need-to-know/
<![CDATA[DJI's new FPV racing drone might have just leaked bigtime]]>

DJI has an absolutely dominant position in the commercial drone market, with a range of options and price points that you can choose from if you're looking for something to take holiday pictures on, or shoot aerial video with.

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Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:02:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/154901-dji-fpv-drone-racing-leaked-images/
<![CDATA[Sony's getting into the drone market with Airpeak project]]>

Sony has made an interesting, if at this point pretty barebones announcement about its intentions in the world of drones - namely, that it's getting into the game. 

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Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:28:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/sony/154551-sony-drones-project-airpeak-announced/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 2 is fun-sized, feature packed and finally official]]>

After much speculation, DJI has finally announced its latest ultra-portable camera drone, the DJI Mini 2.

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Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:44:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/154505-dji-mini-2-is-fun-sized-feature-packed-and-finally-official/
<![CDATA[How to watch the DJI Mini 2 launch online]]>

DJI will be announcing its latest product in an online event. Thanks to leaks, we've already seen the DJI Mini 2, a compact consumer drone, and this is what we're expecting the company to launch today. Fortunately, you can watch the action unfold.

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Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:43:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/154496-how-to-watch-the-dji-launch-online/
<![CDATA[DJI Mini 2 unboxing reveals the next FlyCam's specs in full]]>

DJI is close to launching a follow up to its popular, tiny drone: the Mavic Mini. Having seemingly gone on sale early at a Best Buy store in the States, the sequel has been unboxed and all important specs revealed before the company wanted us to know about it. 

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Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:39:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/154455-dji-mavic-mini-2-leak-specs/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Mini drone, Osmo Pocket, action cam all on sale]]>

DJI’s Mini drone, the Mavic Mini, is on sale for Prime Day 2020. Amazon US has also slashed prices on DJI's Osmo lineup.

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Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:09:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/deals/prime-day/154188-amazon-prime-day-deal-dji-osmo-action-camera-drone/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Mini 2 on the way soon? FCC listings reveal new drone]]>

A new DJI drone has appeared. Or, at least, registration has been submitted for a new DJI drone with the FCC, and is likely to be the Mavic Mini 2. 

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Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:00:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/154155-dji-mavic-mini-2/
<![CDATA[Amazon Prime Air gets FAA approval to begin delivery trials]]>

Amazon has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration regulatory body to operate drones in the US, enabling the retailer to finally begin offering commercial drone deliveries - or at least trial deliveries - according to a report from Bloomberg.

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Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:43:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/amazon/153550-amazon-prime-air-gets-faa-approval-to-begin-drone-delivery-trials-in-us/
<![CDATA[Drone delivery speeds urgent medical supplies to Isle of Wight]]>

The Isle of Wight is the first beneficiary of a new drone delivery service that can take urgent medical supplies to its main hospital faster than a ferry.

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Wed, 13 May 2020 09:51:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/152173-drone-delivery-speeds-urgent-medical-supplies-to-isle-of-wight-sign-of-things-to-come-for-uk/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Air 2 initial review: All the power, none of the bulk]]>

DJI is back with an all-new Mavic drone, and this one seeks to bring the power and finesse of its high-end Mavic models and put them in a much smaller, more affordable package. It might just be a winner. 

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Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:52:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/reviews/dji/151979-dji-mavic-air-2-review/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Air 2 is company's most advanced consumer drone to date]]>

DJI has unveiled the latest drone to join its Mavic consumer range of flying machines. It's called the Mavic Air 2, and it's probably the company's most advanced consumer drone to date. 

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Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/151956-dji-mavic-air-2-release-price-specs/
<![CDATA[Official DJI Mavic Air 2 images leaked, along with almost unbelievable price]]>

A fresh new wave of information has come right at the last minute revealing the DJI Mavic Air 2 in all its glory, including an almost unbelievably low price point (considering the feature list and specs). 

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Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:39:59 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/151933-dji-mavic-air-2-official-images-price/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Air 2 leaks, drone to feature 48MP camera, 34 minute flight time]]>

DJI's next Mavic Air drone has shown up on the Brazilian equivalent of the FCC, ANATEL, and reveals all the crucial details of the upcoming quadcopter. 

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Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:48:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/151863-dji-mavic-air-2-photos-specs-release/
<![CDATA[Upcoming DJI Mavic model leaks, possibly a new Mavic Air?]]>

A set of photos have leaked showing what appears to be a new DJI Mavic drone, although we're unsure exactly where in the product lineup this particular drone might sit. 

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Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:50:06 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/151386-dji-mavic-air-2-leak/
<![CDATA[How to Process and Edit DJI Drone Video using VideoProc]]>

If you've just picked up a new DJI drone, you're probably agog with the potential in your hands - all of sudden, amazing aerial photography and videography is completely attainable.

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Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:39:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/151343-how-to-edit-a-dji-drone-video-using-videoproc/
<![CDATA[Hubsan Zino 2: Here's why it's a top drone choice]]>

There's nothing quite like drone photography — the unique perspectives and angles that a flying camera can lend you really are their own reward, and can also invigorate any social media feed with professional-level content. 

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Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:15:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/150465-looking-for-a-top-drone-here-s-why-you-should-choose-the-hubsan-zino-2/
<![CDATA[Today's the deadline for drone registration in the UK]]>

Today marks a pretty big cut-off in the UK's progress on drone regulations. It's the deadline that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set for members of the public to register any drones they own that weigh more than 250g. 

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Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:47:56 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/150279-today-s-the-deadline-for-drone-registration-in-the-uk/
<![CDATA[UK drone registration opens: £9 annual fee and online test required]]>

The UK's long-awaited plans to launch a drone registration and testing scheme have come to fruition today, and involve anyone with a drone big enough being required to register and take a test in order to fly their drones. 

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Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:40:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/149989-uk-drone-registration/
<![CDATA[Ultra-tiny DJI Mavic Mini drone totally leaked by retailer]]>

DJI is working on a new drone, according to official press images of the device that have just surfaced online.

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Mon, 28 Oct 2019 21:23:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/149918-ultra-tiny-dji-mavic-mini-drone-completely-revealed-in-retailer-leak/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Mini review: Tiny & terrific]]>

The DJI Mavic Mini is, as the name suggests, a mini drone. Indeed, it's what many call a 'toy drone' (DJI prefers 'Fly Cam'), hitting the size and weight points to circumvent the changing legal restrictions in a lot of places. People want drones and this is one way the Chinese company can continue to sell to its fans.

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Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:27:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/reviews/dji/149878-dji-mavic-mini-review/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic Mini is a tiny, foldable drone you won't need to register]]>

DJI has taken the wraps off its latest drone, and it's called the Mavic Mini. As the name suggests, it's a tiny Mavic, but don't call it a drone. DJI is calling it a "Fly Cam".

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Thu, 24 Oct 2019 08:26:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/149871-dji-mavic-mini-release/
<![CDATA[Parrot Anafi FPV pairs drone with first-person goggles]]>

It was back in 2018 that Parrot launched Anafi, a drone - described as a platform, as its quick-release batteries offer standard and extended options - with 4K camera for capturing great in-flight video and stills. Its 180-degree moving camera gimbal offers top-down vertical viewpoints in either directions, making its professional applications wider than some competitors' drone offerings.

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Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:37:50 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/parrot/149091-parrot-anafi-fpv-drone-first-person/
<![CDATA[What is Robomaster? DJI’s robot battle competition explained]]>

There's an unwritten rule that everything comes full circle. It's cool to like 70s vinyl again. Luminescent 80s clothing is back in a big way. Remember Robot Wars on the BBC in the 90s* (where people built robots to battle to the death)? Well, take that, marry it with eSports (think League of Legends), plonk it in a giant Chinese stadium, and you've got Robomaster: the world's first first-person shooter robot battle arena competition.

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Sun, 11 Aug 2019 01:02:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/148929-what-is-robomaster-dji-competition-rules-explained-english/
<![CDATA[Best drone takedown videos: Eagle attack, shotgun blast and more]]>

As drones fill the skies so too do videos of their antics. If shows like You've Been Framed have taught us anything it's that seeing expensive things get destroyed is funny.

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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:47:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/134938-best-drone-takedown-videos-eagle-attack-shotgun-blast-fisherman-hook-and-more/
<![CDATA[DJI reveals new digital first person view headset for racing drones and more]]>

DJI, the global leader in consumer drones, has unveiled a new digital first person view system that includes FPV goggles, a transmission module, remote controller and an FPV camera.

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Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:50:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/148831-dji-reveals-new-digital-first-person-view-system/
<![CDATA[Parrot is leaving the toy drone market]]>

Parrot is retiring some of its consumer-focused drones, with reports that the Mambo and Swing lines are coming to an end. That will see Parrot make an exit from the toy drone category.

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Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:59:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/parrot/148733-parrot-is-leaving-the-toy-drone-market/
<![CDATA[Amazon's wild new Prime Air hybrid drone to begin deliveries]]>

Amazon made a new Prime Air delivery drone - and this one is set to launch sometime in 2019.

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Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:37:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/amazon/148271-check-out-amazon-s-wild-hybrid-prime-air-drone-that-will-start-delivering-soon/
<![CDATA[UK drone owners may have to pay annual subscription fee]]>

The UK's CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) is in consultation stages of a new move that could mean drone owners will need to pay an annual license fee. 

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Wed, 01 May 2019 12:02:48 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/147915-new-drone-uk-annual-license-fee/
<![CDATA[Google given green light for drone delivery service in US too]]>

After being given the go-ahead to run a drone delivery service in Australia, Google has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the service in the US too.

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Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:34:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/google/147724-google-given-green-light-for-drone-delivery-service/
<![CDATA[Watch drones fly out of a giant Amazon hover blimp]]>

There is a video going around the web of a huge blimp-like hovercraft with an Amazon logo on it pushing out dozens of drones as if they were eggs. One Twitter user called it “borderline dystopian”, and we couldn't agree more.

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Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:31:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/amazon/147643-watching-drones-come-out-of-this-giant-amazon-hover-blimp-is-borderline-dystopian/
<![CDATA[A new DJI Mavic controller has a built in screen]]>

DJI has unveiled an all new smart controller for its popular drones that features a built-in display. It'll come as a major plus to any drone flyers fed up with having to fiddle around with small cables, and wrestling their phones into the current controller's arms. 

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Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:26:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/146701-dji-smart-control-touchscreen-mavic-2-pro/
<![CDATA[UK police set to get more powers to deal with illegal drone use]]>

New incoming legislation is set to give police more powers to manage and proactively deal with illegal drone use.

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Tue, 08 Jan 2019 11:40:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/146697-uk-police-set-to-get-more-powers-to-deal-with-illegal-drone-use/
<![CDATA[9 cool things that drones have delivered]]>

It's fun to imagine what a world would be like with goods being delivered to your doorstep by drones, but we're pretty close to that being a reality now, thanks to several companies that are developing drone delivery services.

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Tue, 23 Oct 2018 06:10:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/146105-things-drones-can-deliver-to-you/
<![CDATA[DJI Mavic 2 Pro review: Hasselblad without the hassle]]>

DJI is the choice brand for anyone wanting a serious drone. Regardless of your budget or what size of drone you need, the company more than likely has something that will fit your needs.

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Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/reviews/dji/145694-dji-mavic-2-pro-review/
<![CDATA[Better late than never, DJI's Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom get an official launch]]>

DJI has officially launched the Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom camera drones. Not before time; the original mid-July launch date launch date was postponed but, unfortunately, it wasn't in time to stop them being printed in the Argos catalogue

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Thu, 23 Aug 2018 13:47:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/145459-better-late-than-never-dji-s-mavic-2-pro-and-mavic-2-zoom-get-an-official-launch/
<![CDATA[New high-end DJI Mavic 2 drones revealed in print leak]]>

DJI had to postpone it's recent Mavic 2 launch because the user experience of the drone wasn't up to scratch.

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Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:37:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/dji/145251-new-high-end-dji-mavic-2-drones-revealed-in-print-leak/
<![CDATA[Parrot Anafi portable drone revealed in photos, 4K HDR video and just 320g to carry]]>

Parrot has been teasing its next big product over the last few weeks, ahead of a global launch, and we can now reveal what has been lurking under the pulsing green LEDs in the campaign: the Parrot Anafi - one of the most portable 4K HDR drones we've ever seen.

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Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:35:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/parrot/144740-parrot-anafi-portable-drone-revealed-in-hands-on-photos-preorder-now/
<![CDATA[BMW partners with Drone Racing League to build the fastest drone ever]]>

German car manufacturer BMW has agreed a partnership with the Drone Racing League (DRL) that will see the two work together to produce the fastest racing drone ever. BMW will also host one of this year's races at BMW Welt, the company's multi-use exhibition centre in Munich, Germany.

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Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:43:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/drones/news/bmw/143933-bmw-partners-with-drone-racing-league-to-build-the-fastest-drone-ever/