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DJI’s SDR Transmission II upgrades professional wireless video from 1080p to 4K 60fps HDR, delivering up to 2.5 miles of range with ~35 ms latency, multi-camera support (up to 5 transmitters and 40 receivers), remote camera control and monitoring tools, LUTs and PTP control, all built on the same OcuSync-based foundation; US availability has not been announced.
Four DJI FlyCart 100 cargo drones are central to Nepal’s flood relief, lifting bodies and delivering food—with each trip carrying about 132 pounds and 1,591 kg of food across 31 flights—while also supporting Mount Everest logistics; the report underscores DJI’s dominance in the global drone market (roughly 70–80%) and highlights ongoing US–China tech competition over drone capabilities and related policy.”
The Trump administration imposed a 100% tariff on drones with thermal imaging or over 55 pounds, plus 25% on smaller drones and varying levies on allies, claiming the move would bolster national security; critics say it will raise drone costs and undermine public safety by limiting affordable, capable drones for law enforcement, firefighting, and disaster response, with few viable domestic substitutes, while the FCC considers reclassifying drone tech as military-grade to further restrict civilian use.
DJI's Osmo 360 II upgrades its panoramic action cam with replaceable, ultra-durable lenses, higher 8K60 and 4K120 frame rates, and an expanded dynamic range, plus AI SuperNight 2.0 for brighter, sharper low-light video. It also gets a larger 2,150mAh battery with faster 80% charging, 16K timelapses, 8K120 Vortex mode, HDR for 120MP photos, 105GB built-in storage, a four-mic array, NFC pairing, and a DaVinci Resolve plugin, with Asia release now and Europe coming in September; UK/EU pricing is £509/€589 standard and £639/€739 Adventure, with US release not yet announced.
The United States began applying up to 100% tariffs on drones and certain parts to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers, with the heaviest duties on larger drones and those with thermal imaging; smaller drones face a 25% levy, and some non-sensitive components will be taxed next year, as part of a push to bolster domestic manufacturing and national security against Chinese dominance.
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P/4 Pro are banned from import into the US, yet US-based third‑party sellers on Temu, AliExpress, eBay, Mercari, Amazon, and Newegg are selling them, often with fast shipping. The Verge notes a buyer who spent $659.28 for a Pocket 4P Vlog Combo and received it from an Oregon fulfillment center in four days. The FCC revoked some certifications used to ground these cameras, DJI says it does not sell them in the US, and third-party sellers appear to be distributing them anyway, highlighting enforcement gaps and related loopholes like HoverAir Versa.
Trump announces broad drone tariffs: 100% duties on large UAS with thermal imaging or over 25kg, and 25% on smaller drones under 250g (plus 15% on components from certain countries and 10% for the UK), effectively shrinking the number of affordable consumer drones in the U.S. and likely raising prices. DJI is expected to bear the brunt as newer models face FCC clearance issues, while Antigravity and Insta360 have offered near-competent domestic options; with limited U.S. drone makers and ongoing policy moves, consumer drone access could become pricier and more restricted.
The FCC has expanded its Covered List to bar the sale of all foreign-made drones and DJI cameras that aren’t FCC-certified, revoking approvals for several DJI clones and LiDAR-equipped devices. Drones and cameras already approved remain legal to sell and fly under FAA rules, but future models may be removed from the US market. For buyers, older DJI models and non-LiDAR drones that are already approved remain safer options; beginner picks include the DJI Flip or Potensic Atom 2, while experts might consider the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The 249-gram threshold affects FAA registration, and importing unapproved drones can create compliance issues. There are a few US-made options for professional use, but consumer drones are largely still imported; parts for currently approved devices should continue to be available. The situation is evolving with ongoing litigation from DJI and anticipated further regulatory moves, including potential effects on Hasselblad equipment and model aircraft.
The FCC is proposing to extend its drone ban to include LiDAR-equipped models it had previously approved, potentially pulling DJI drones like the Air 3S and Mini Pro 5 from sale due to features such as LiDAR and thermal imaging. The ban would not affect drones already sold or owned, but could bar new units and affect commercial drones used for tasks like spraying or search-and-rescue. The agency is seeking public comments on the proposal until Sept. 2 as it broadens the government’s list of devices deemed a national-security risk. DJI has criticized the move as a reversal of the FCC’s prior stance.
The FCC announced a plan to retroactively revoke authorizations for what it calls “military-grade” drones, broadening the label to include consumer models with LiDAR obstacle avoidance such as DJI’s Air 3S, Avata 360, and Mini 5 Pro. If the policy remains after the Sept. 2 public-comment deadline, these drones could be removed from U.S. shelves, affecting photographers, filmmakers, first responders, farmers, and drone-delivery applications; the agency also flags other LiDAR- or thermal-equipped foreign drones and certain larger or docking-based devices. Public input via the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System is encouraged.
DJI announces the Osmo Pocket 4P, the Pocket line’s first dual-lens gimbal: a 20mm-wide lens on a new 1-inch sensor plus a 60mm tele for portraits, with 10-bit D-Log 2 and up to 4K/240 fps (wide) and 4K/200 fps (tele); firmware adds HDR and smarter fill-light, and it’s launching in Europe/UK/Canada/Australia (US pending) in Standard and Vlog combos from €599/£529.
The FCC plans to use its retroactive authority to ban eight DJI front companies from importing, distributing, marketing, and selling their gadgets in the United States, a move that would wipe out products sold by Skyrover and Xtra (including the Osmo Pocket 3) once the ban takes effect; gadgets already purchased would be exempt, and the commission is opening a 30-day public comment period before any final action; the FCC also says it has temporarily deferred the grantee codes of these companies and is parting ways with SGS-CSTC Shenzhen as a testing lab amid questions about evidence of foreign-threat concerns.
The FCC has fined eight companies tied to DJI $25,000 each for not answering agency inquiries, part of a broader push to curb ‘front’ brands marketing DJI gear in the United States. The agency also added foreign drone makers to its Covered List, enabling retroactive bans on devices that use DJI radios; the FCC is seeking information on whether these brands are marketing radio equipment in the US, with no responses yet. The Verge’s reporting on Xtra and Skyrover is cited, and questions remain about clone products and the fate of related test labs (SGS CTST) connected to Chinese ownership.”,
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Alibaba filed a petition in the Northern District of California asking a federal court to remove the Pentagon’s designation of Alibaba as a Chinese military company from the DoD list that bars such entities from U.S. defense contracts, arguing the label has no factual or legal basis and was issued without fair process. The case follows broader tensions over the DoD’s 188-entity list, which Beijing and several companies have protested, and comes as other firms like DJI and WuXi AppTec challenge their own designations. Alibaba says it operates with an independent board and has no military affiliation, countering DoD claims of indirect state links through China’s SASAC and other ministries.