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DJI just put a 1,008Wh battery into a power station barely bigger than a 500Wh unit — for £499. The catch: it maxes out at 800W AC and uses proprietary 12V, so no portable fridge without DJI cables.

DJI Power 1000 Mini Review - Trusted Reviews

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 4h

DHS's own lab scored DJI's Matrice 4T 4.6/5 and Matrice 30T 4.3 — beating Skydio X10D (3.7) and Parrot (2.4). The public Blue UAS report omitted those scores as Congress weighs a DJI ban.

DHS Left DJI's Scores Out of Its Blue UAS Report. Here They Are - dronexl.co

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 7h

Huawei's Ruiying Z10 clips a 1-inch 50MP sensor and 24-240mm f/2.0-4.5 power zoom onto your phone for ~$900 — but it only mounts on two Mate90 models, and the handset does all the processing.

Huawei Launch Event - Mate90 Mobile Phone Series, Ruiying Z10 1-Inch Sensor Modular Camera, and a DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Collaboration - CineD

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 23h

DJI's Avata 360 can't fly acro and tops out at 40 mph — but an FPV pilot who flies 100 mph quads says it replaces five drones for most buyers. For US pilots, likely the last new DJI drone they can buy.

DJI Avata 360 Can't Fly Acro. An FPV Pilot Still Calls It Enough - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 30/09/2026

DoorDash unveiled its first in-house delivery drone: fits ~80% of restaurant orders, winch-drops from hover, claims noise of a passing car. East Bay launch coming, with Chipotle.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 30/09/2026

DJI shipped 10M+ handheld cameras in 2025 — more than all CIPA members combined (9.4M). DJI + Insta360 now outship the entire mirrorless market 2-to-1. IDC estimates GoPro's action-cam shipments halved.

DJI and Insta360 Now Ship More Than Twice as Many Cameras as the Mirrorless Industry – What the Numbers Can (and Can't) Tell Us - CineD

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 29/09/2026

DJI Malaysia's nationwide creator challenge carries a modest payout: win the whole thing and you get one Osmo 360 II Adventure Combo. Top 3 per theme get RM200 cash. Videos under 60s, due Nov 3, 2026.

DJI Malaysia calls on creators nationwide to join the 360° YOUR WAY Creator Challenge - Nasi Lemak Tech

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 29/09/2026

Matternet just became the first publicly traded pure-play drone delivery company (OTCQB: MTTN) — and unveiled M3: 11-lb payloads, 10-mile radius, Dave's Hot Chicken as US launch partner. Commercial service targeted H2 2027.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 29/09/2026

DJI Osmo Pocket 4/4P owners just got a free open-source field monitor: OpenPocketCine reverse-engineers the camera's protocol to add waveform, LUTs, focus peaking, face tracking, and Frame.io uploads—no Mimo app needed.

OpenPocketCine– free field monitor for DJI Osmo Pocket 4/4P - Newsshooter

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 28/09/2026

Huawei is selling a DJI Pocket 4 with its logo in China from Sept 26. The catch: direct transfer to Huawei devices already works on the regular Pocket 4 via a June firmware update. It's a shelf-space play, not a spec upgrade.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 28/09/2026

DJI took the Osmo Pocket 4P to Dubai: 80 filmmakers, creators and influencers packed Cinema Akil for hands-on demos and workflow walkthroughs. MENA push for the compact cam is on.

MENA Broadcast, Media Technology & Satellite News - BroadcastPro ME

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 28/09/2026

From a Vegas hotel, Skydio let me control an X10 dock in Florida: pick a power line, hit start, it inspects poles and tags imagery automatically. The catch: it only works if you buy the whole Skydio ecosystem.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 27/09/2026

DJI's Osmo 360 II isn't a spec bump—it's a refinement: 14.5 stops dynamic range, 8K/60, swappable front lens. But DJI killed 5K single-lens mode, and it won't launch in the US.

We Review the DJI Osmo 360 II: A Refinement From the Previous Generation and Proof They Listen. - Fstoppers

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 26/09/2026

DJI Dock 4 is real and store-bound, per leaked images — next to a labeled Matrice 5TD enterprise drone. The catch for US buyers: new DJI docks still can't get FCC approval, so 'stores soon' won't mean a US shelf.

DJI Dock 4 Confirmed for Stores - First Labelled Matrice 5TD Photo Also Leaks - NEW CAMERA

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 26/09/2026

DJI's robot vacuum borrows drone tech: 36,000 Pa, a 123° arm reaching 7.8cm into corners, legs that climb 8.5cm ledges. A$2,899 — and it still chokes on a fluffy bath mat.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 25/09/2026

Starting Oct 13, the FCC rejects any drone with a DJI or Autel chip inside — even one built in the US with Blue UAS approval. Change one part, lose your grandfathering.

FCC Targets DJI Chips as Amazon Drones Swarm a Texas Suburb - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 25/09/2026

Drone imagery is becoming automated decisions: SkyeBrowse AI now reads plates, IDs crash vehicles, measures crush depth at 6 points and estimates severity. Claims tool pre-screens repairs and checks total-loss rules in all 50 states. Crowd Counter runs on DJI RC Pro.

Drone pilots can now analyze crashes and count crowds with SkyeBrowse app - DroneDJ

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 25/09/2026

DJI just killed the transmitter/receiver split on film sets: every 136g SDR Transmission 2 unit switches roles on the fly. One TX feeds 8 RX — up to 40 per set — 4K/60, 35ms, 4km.

DJI SDR Transmission 2 to Surpass Video Professionals’ Needs - Content + Technology

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 24/09/2026

DJI's Osmo 360 II just got cloud backup — Google Drive, OneDrive, NAS, Baidu — plus cleaner SuperNight footage. The real fix isn't image quality, it's never having to offload 8K files by hand.

DJI Osmo 360 II gets better night video and cloud backups - DroneDJ

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 24/09/2026

Three days after Insta360 shipped a $49.99 tele lens for Luna, a DJI Pocket 4P 2x teleconverter render leaked. 60mm → ~120mm optical, ending reliance on 12x digital zoom. Unconfirmed — and DJI still can't sell it in the US.

DJI Pocket 4P 2x Teleconverter Leak Surfaces 3 Days After Insta360’s Luna Ultra Lens - NEW CAMERA

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 24/09/2026

Lowe's just became the first major home improvement retailer to try drone delivery: a Charlotte pilot with Wing and DoorDash drops tools, paint, batteries to your yard in 20 minutes — max 2.5 lbs. If it works, 1,750+ stores are next.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 24/09/2026

DJI's new RC Mini controller fits in a pocket — and its retractable USB-C mount turns your phone into the display, so no pricey built-in screen. Expected to debut alongside the Neo 3.

DJI RC Mini Features a Retractable USB-C Smartphone Mount - Geeky Gadgets

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 23/09/2026

Skydio's new F10 Lightrunner is a fixed-wing drone that hits 100 mph, flies 2 hours, covers a 30-mile radius. Paired with MegaDock — a 5-drone hive — automated handoffs keep one circling a scene indefinitely.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 23/09/2026

DJI's Neo 3 will weigh 192.7g — 28% heavier than Neo 2 — but still slide under the 250g limit. Chinese registry dates production Sept 21, 2026, pointing to an Oct–Nov launch. The US is likely still locked out.

DJI Neo 3 is Heavier than Neo 2, Production Date Revealed and More - NEW CAMERA

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 23/09/2026

DJI's first Kraków store opens Sept 26 at Bonarka Shopping Centre — promos, contests, creator appearances. The drone giant is betting on physical retail.

DJI to open first store in Kraków - EurobuildCEE

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 23/09/2026

DJI's Osmo 360 II fixes the original's fatal flaw — lenses now swappable in under 5 minutes for €39 — and shoots 8K60. The catch: you can't buy it in the US.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 23/09/2026

DJI (73%) and Insta360 (20%) now own 93% of global handheld smart-camera shipments. Q2 volume jumped 57% to 5.88M units — and IDC sees 41M a year by 2030.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

Every DJI mic TechRadar tested earned five stars — so the choice isn't quality, it's range and battery. Mic 2: 250m, 6 hours. Mic 3: 400m, 10 hours. Buy by use case, not spec sheet.

Which DJI Mic should I buy? These are the key differences you need to know - TechRadar

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

A 360° drive video tours downtown Winter Park, Florida — Park Avenue in 8K60, shot on the DJI Osmo 360 II.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

DJI's Power Auro 2000 Elite: 2kWh, 2,000W output, 24% smaller and 14% lighter than DJI's last power station — $715 in China. Add 5 batteries and it scales to 12kWh.

DJI launches the Power Auro 2000 Elite with 2,000W output and 2kWh battery - Notebookcheck

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

DoorDash made its first-ever drone investment in Airbound: a $37M Series A for a drone that lifts 1kg of cargo per 1.5kg of aircraft — today's need 4kg. One 2.5-mile hospital route that took 3-5 hours by road now flies in 7 minutes.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

DJI's Neo 2 advertises 19 min of flight but real-world use yields 10-11. The rumored Neo 3 has one job: hit 18-20 real minutes, or it's just another spec bump.

DJI Neo 3 vs DJI Neo 2: the 11-Minute Battery Flaw Explained - Geeky Gadgets

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

DigitalFoto's ~€30 handle adds a 5,000mAh battery, 20W quick charge (double-press), and a color screen to DJI's Osmo Pocket 3/4/4P — and it's longer than DJI's. Insta360 Luna versions: €22, due October.

DigitalFoto Battery Handles for DJI Osmo Pocket and Insta360 Luna Introduced – 5000mAh, 20W Quick Charge, Color Display - CineD

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

From Oct 13, one DJI chip can kill a US-built drone's FCC authorization—but the same chip from an unnamed supplier can't. The Covered List tests names, not parts.

FCC Bars DJI Chips From New US-Built Drones on October 13 - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 22/09/2026

That viral DJI Neo 3 leak is recycled box art, not a photo. The giveaway: ventilation slots on the battery—DJI flight packs are sealed. Don't trust the table image.

DJI Neo 3 Leak Is Recycled Box Art, and the Vents Gave It Away - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 21/09/2026

South Tyrol's Dolomites parks ban drones under 25 kg — even sub-250g DJI Mini 5 Pros. EU certificate rules don't override park bans. Check D-Flight before you pack.

Dolomites Parks Ban Hobby Drones, DJI Mini 5 Pro Included - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 21/09/2026

DJI-incubated Livox halved its robot LiDAR's point rate to 100k/sec to go cheaper — its $979 predecessor has 100,000 units in robot mowers, 1M targeted. Washington's drone blacklist can't stop that.

DJI Spinoff Livox Halves Point Rate to Cut Robot LiDAR Cost - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 21/09/2026

DJI's new heritage challenge: drone-map a cultural or natural site in 3D, post a flythrough video by Oct. 10. Four winners get an Osmo Pocket 4; People's Choice gets an Osmo 360.

DJI Launches 2026 World Heritage 3D Conservation Initiative for Drone Mapping and Digital Preservation - uasweekly.com

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 21/09/2026

Five drone startups made TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 — spanning delivery, defense, sensors, motors, and wildlife. They pitch Oct. 13–15 for $100K and the Disrupt Cup.

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 20/09/2026

The Army has 40,000 attack drones but not enough pilots. Its pilot pipeline starts with cheap hobby drones — and new FAA data shows U.S. recreational registrations fell to 4,782/month in 2025 as tariffs and the FCC Covered List raise the entry price.

Army Has 40,000 Drones and Too Few Pilots. FAA Data Shows Why - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 20/09/2026

DJI Romo P2 review: 36,000 Pa suction (up from 25,000) and climbing wheels for 8.5 cm thresholds fix the Romo P's biggest gaps. €1,059, but mop pads still don't detach.

DJI Romo P2 Review: The Successor Measures Up in Every Way - Basic Tutorials

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 20/09/2026

Leaked DJI Neo 3 Fly More box drops the Neo 2's 9-gram Digital Transceiver — 9 items vs 13. DroneXL reads it as O4 radio moving inside. Expect no US launch under FCC Covered List.

DJI Neo 3 Box Lists Nine Items. The Neo 2's Transceiver Isn't One - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 20/09/2026

DJI's Avata 360 is a 360 action cam you fly, not a camera drone. After 3 months: post-flight tracking is unmatched, but reframing eats time and 8K gets soft when cropped. ~$900. Skip it if you want pixel-perfect or manual FPV.

DJI Avata 360 After 3 Months: The Best and Worst of Flying 360 - dronexl.co

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 19/09/2026

Leaked DJI Neo 3 packaging points to the beginner drone finally getting obstacle avoidance + a screen remote — no phone mount. DJI hasn't confirmed price or date. If you're eyeing a $199 Neo 2, wait.

DJI Neo 3 Leak: New Body, Built-In Screen Remote, and Why Beginners Should Wait - Memeburn

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 18/09/2026

There's a new DJI SDR Transmission 2 feature: Auto Channel 2.0. That's the whole story — Newsshooter's post is a headline plus the author's bio. No price, no specs, no ship date.

DJI SDR Transmission 2 自动信道 2 0 Auto Channel 2 0 - Newsshooter

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 18/09/2026

Newsshooter's DJI SDR Transmission 2 handheld monitor post is just a title and author bio—no price, specs, or ship date. Another SDR accessory, zero details.

DJI SDR Transmission 2 手持小监方案 Handheld Monitor Monitoring - Newsshooter

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 18/09/2026

Boston's new police drone program promised 1-minute emergency response. Less than a week in, one crashed onto a parked Mazda 3 in Brighton, smashing the rear windshield. The union calls it surveillance.

Boston Police Drone Crashes on a Car Days After Its DFR Launch - DroneXL

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 18/09/2026

DJI's SDR Transmission 2 now has an Expansion Accessory Kit 1. Newsshooter's post offers no price, specs, or ship date — just the name.

DJI SDR Transmission 2 Expansion Accessory Kit 1 - Newsshooter

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 18/09/2026

DJI's SDR Transmission 2 ecosystem just grew an "Expansion Accessory Kit 2" — and that's genuinely all the page says. No price, no specs, no ship date. Just the name.

DJI SDR Transmission 2 Expansion Accessory Kit 2 - newsshooter.com

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DJI Rumors @djirumor.com · 18/09/2026

A 2-minute drone orbit now becomes a 3D crash scene, so the road reopens in minutes instead of hours. SkyeBrowse's new AI traces the site plan in under a minute - work that used to eat 4-8.

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