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Dominion Energy adds 100 Skydio docked drones to its fleet

The Virginia utility says a docked drone can check a substation before crews go out, saving 8 to 12 hours per event.

Why it matters. Utilities are using drones that launch from a dock to inspect power equipment, so crews can climb less and plan better.

In simple words. A power company in Virginia now has 100 more drones that live in small docks. They can fly out and look at equipment before workers go. The company says this saves many hours.

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Yashica opens Y16 pre-orders at $119 for a tiny retro camera

The 12MP pocket camera copies a 1959 design. It has an optical viewfinder, a flash and a microSD slot, and ships in late November.

Why it matters. It is a fun, cheap camera for people who like a retro look. It is not meant to match a phone for picture quality.

In simple words. Yashica made a very small camera that looks like one from 1959. It costs $119. The photos will not be as good as a phone, but many people like the old-style look.

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Cameras: top picks right now

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Canon EOS R6 Mark III$2,799

32.5MP full-frame · 4K 120p, raw video · 699g

GoodHybrid shooters who want strong video and stabilization.

Watch outLeave room in the budget for RF lenses.

Best for video
DJI Osmo 360 II$660

Two 1/1.1-inch square sensors · 8K 60p 360, 4K 240p slow motion · 183g

Good8K 360 video with big sensors and lenses you can swap if they get scratched.

Watch outIt is not sold in the US yet, so check availability where you live.

Best value
Nikon Z5II$1,699

24MP full-frame · 4K 60p · 700g

GoodThe lowest-priced full-frame body here, good for stills.

Watch outBattery life is short at 330 shots.

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro

4/3 100MP + two tele · 51 min flight · 1063g

GoodPro-level images and the longest range here.

Watch outPrices differ by kit; it is DJI's most expensive consumer drone.

Best value
Potensic Atom 2$329

1/2-inch 48MP · 32 min flight · 249g

GoodA light, low-priced drone with a 3-axis gimbal for beginners.

Watch outIt has no obstacle sensing, so fly in open areas.

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$3,990: Vaonis opens Atlas telescope reservations, ships March 2027

Vaonis Atlas lets you swap optics modules, and a dual setup uses two cameras together. Presale pricing runs until November 15.

Why it matters. Smart telescopes pick targets and take photos for you. Atlas adds swappable modules so the system can grow.

In simple words. Vaonis made a telescope that finds stars and takes pictures by itself. You can swap parts on it. You can reserve one now, but it ships in 2027.

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Worth a look if stargazing is your hobby.

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$120: Fujifilm Instax Square 2 adds a warm and cool mood switch

Fujifilm's new square instant camera has a switch for Warm, Cool or no colour filter. It ships in late October with new Soft Haze film.

Why it matters. Instant cameras now let you pick the mood before you press the button, and AA batteries are easier to replace.

In simple words. Fujifilm made a new camera that prints photos right away. A small switch makes the pictures warmer or cooler in colour. It costs $120 and comes out in late October.

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Worth a look if you like party photos you can hold.

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DJI Air 3SDJI Air 3S$1,099HOVERAir X1 PROMAXHOVERAir X1 PROMAX$699

Pick the DJI Air 3S for time in the air and obstacle sensing.

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DJI Dock 4 swaps drone batteries in 25 seconds, with Matrice 5TD

DJI Enterprise launched a drone dock that changes the battery on its own, so a drone can fly again about 45 seconds after landing.

Why it matters. Work drones, for example for inspections, can keep flying without a person changing batteries.

In simple words. DJI made a box where a drone lands and gets a fresh battery in 25 seconds. That lets it fly again very fast. It is for companies, and DJI has not shared a price.

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GoPro update gives Mission 1 cameras 100-photo bursts

A free firmware update adds long burst shooting, a faster shutter response and a wireless monitor app to the Mission 1 series.

Why it matters. The update shows GoPro aiming the Mission 1 line at photographers as well as video shooters.

In simple words. GoPro sent a free update for its Mission 1 cameras. It takes many photos in a row and reacts faster when you press the button.

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Your DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 gets service support until October 31

DJI will end technical support and repairs for the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 and its accessories after October 31, 2026.

Why it matters. Owners who may need a repair have a short window. The drone can still fly after that date.

In simple words. DJI will stop fixing and supporting one older camera drone after October 31. If you own it, ask for a check-up soon. It will still fly after that.

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Skip unless you own a Phantom 4 Pro V2.0.

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MIT's SANDO plans drone routes around moving hazards, with 12 real flights

Researchers built a planner for drones in unknown, changing places such as search-and-rescue sites. It avoided every moving obstacle in 12 test flights.

Why it matters. Drones that can dodge moving debris could help in search and rescue one day.

In simple words. MIT made a way for drones to plan safe paths when things around them move. It worked in 12 real flights. It is research, not something you can buy.

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Sony ECM-AX10 phone microphone records spatial audio, from October 23 in Japan

Sony's 24 g USB-C microphone captures ambisonic, binaural and stereo sound for phone video. Price has not been announced.

Why it matters. It gives phone creators a small way to record 3D-style sound with their video.

In simple words. Sony made a tiny microphone that plugs into a phone. It records sound that seems to come from all around you. It goes on sale in Japan on October 23. The price is not known yet.

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FCC to vote Oct 29 on letting drones use the 800 MHz cell band

A draft order would end a 1980s-era rule that kept airborne devices off this carrier band, opening it to drones that fly beyond sight.

Why it matters. More radio space on cell networks could help drone work like delivery, farming and inspections.

In simple words. Drones are only allowed on some radio bands. A new plan would let them use one more band that phone companies own. This could help drones that deliver things or check pipelines.

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Worth a look: it shows how drone rules are slowly opening up.

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FAA order lets tower-inspection drones fly above LAANC grids

A new FAA order, effective October 31, allows some line-of-sight tower inspections without calling the control tower.

Why it matters. Pilots who inspect cell towers and tall buildings near airports get a simpler path. Strict limits still apply.

In simple words. The US aviation agency changed a rule for drones that inspect tall towers near airports. Pilots may now skip one phone call, but they must stay very close to the tower.

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Nikon disqualifies Small World in Motion winner over AI rule

Nikon says the first-place video broke the rule against AI-generated videos, and moved the other winners up.

Why it matters. Photo contests are updating rules as AI tools spread. Nikon says it will review its own procedures.

In simple words. A video contest by Nikon took back its top prize because the winning video was made with AI, which the rules ban. The next entries moved up.

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Worth a look: shows how contests treat AI.

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Sigma launches a stabilized 50-120mm f/2.8 zoom for APS-C at $799

The lens fits Sony E, Fujifilm X and Canon RF APS-C cameras, weighs about 390g on Sony and Fujifilm, and finishes Sigma's three-lens f/2.8 set.

Why it matters. A fast zoom with image stabilization is rare for APS-C. At 390g it is small enough to carry all day.

In simple words. Sigma made a new zoom lens for smaller-sensor cameras. It lets you zoom in on far-away people and things and keeps shots steady. It costs $799 and weighs less than a bottle of water.

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Watch: a good sign that small, fast APS-C lenses keep getting better.

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18.9Wh: leaked DJI Neo 3 battery holds 64% more than the Neo 2 pack

Photos and a 91-second video from an Indonesian owner point to a bigger Neo 3 with a three-cell battery and a new controller. DJI has not announced it.

Why it matters. A bigger battery could mean longer flights. These are leaks, so treat every number as unconfirmed until DJI speaks.

In simple words. Pictures and a video of a new small DJI drone, the Neo 3, were leaked online. It seems to have a bigger battery. DJI has not said anything yet, so wait before you plan to buy.

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4 free scenes a month: Insta360 adds 3D Spatial Capture to X6, X5 and X4 Air

A new app feature turns a short 360 video into a 3D scene you can walk around on your phone. It starts in the US on September 28.

Why it matters. It adds a new thing to do with cameras people already own. The limits are clear: short clips, cloud processing and a monthly cap.

In simple words. Insta360 added a way to turn a short video of a place into a 3D scene. You can look around it on your phone from different spots. It works on three of its cameras and makes four free scenes a month.

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Watch: you walk through a place you filmed, not just watch it.

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Your DJI Osmo 360 II gets better night video and cloud backups

A new firmware update (v01.02.03.10) improves SuperNight 360 video, close-up stitching and cloud uploads. The camera is not sold by DJI in the US.

Why it matters. Updates like this improve a camera you already own for free. Night video and cloud backup are the main gains.

In simple words. DJI sent an update for its Osmo 360 II camera. Videos taken at night should look better, and you can now back up your files to the cloud. If you own one, install the update. DJI does not sell it in the US.

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Watch: 360 cameras keep improving through software.

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FCC plan could end US sales of DJI drones with LiDAR, such as the Mini 5 Pro

The FCC is considering a stop to imports and sales of already approved foreign drones with LiDAR. Comments closed September 2. Owners could keep flying.

Why it matters. Mini 5 Pro, Air 3S, Mavic 4 Pro and Neo 2 all use front LiDAR for obstacle sensing. If the plan is adopted, buying new may get harder.

In simple words. A US agency is thinking about stopping sales of some drones that have a small laser sensor. Some popular DJI drones have it. Nothing is final, and people who already own one could still fly it.

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Watch: rules, not just products, decide which drones you can buy.

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