Recent Drones News, Reviews, and more https://gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com/bundles/cnetcss/images/core/logo/cnet_og.png https://www.cnet.com/topics/drones#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/topics/drones#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/wing-drone-delivery-expanding-san-francisco-bay-area-2026/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d4f12acce-51dc-4801-8349-d4081c471065Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:48:00 +0000Some Bay Area residents will be able to get groceries and meals delivered by drone.Antuan Goodwin https://www.cnet.com/videos/the-fccs-drone-ban-extends-beyond-dji-heres-what-you-need-to-know/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3db3338fc2-36e6-46a6-9020-5f282bd1eea6Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:34:31 +0000The government made the unprecedented move of adding all foreign made camera drones to the FCC Covered List, shutting the door on future product introductions. We break down what that mens for content creators, and to explain how we got here.Owen Poole https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/fcc-foreign-made-drone-import-ban-dji-effect/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3da288485b-6267-44d4-9688-4997a6b9ec50Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:02:00 +0000The US government is making good on an anticipated ban on the import of foreign-made drones, including those from the world's top seller.Omar Gallaga https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-advanced-ocean-exploration-is-rewriting-history/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d1a253ab3-699e-46da-a7ab-ab84edfcd279Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000Cutting-edge ROVs and ocean-mapping drones helped to find and identify the long-lost wreck of the World War II-era Japanese destroyer Teruzuki, rewriting history in the process.Jesse Orrall https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/hands-on-flying-antigravitys-8k-360-degree-drone/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3db5d45122-7a6e-471a-9031-1f2650aad102Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000We got to test drive Antigravity's A1 drone, billed as the world's first drone built to capture 360-degree video.Jesse Orrall https://www.cnet.com/videos/antigravitys-8k-360-degree-drone-takes-flight/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dabfb023a-a107-424e-8646-bb20cc4d56a7Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000At a sneak peek of Antigravity's A1 drone, we got to test drive the 8K 360-degree flying machine. It has intuitive controls and a first-person view headset.Jesse Orrall https://www.cnet.com/deals/a-final-prime-day-deal-drops-this-great-personal-drone-to-the-lowest-price-weve-seen/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d10b863ff-0f81-4b72-9a74-f7461ae9ab1dFri, 11 Jul 2025 23:07:00 +0000DJI's Mini 4K drone is still 20% off for Prime Day right now.Tyler Lacoma https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/dji-mavic-4-pro-tested-the-best-camera-drone-for-photo-pros-but-not-in-the-us/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d86ede695-4cf4-4b96-93fc-a4fe0aae1706Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000I've tested the drone, and its new gimbal and image quality are seriously impressive. It's a shame you can't buy it in the US.Andrew Lanxon https://www.cnet.com/tech/grab-a-new-dji-drone-for-as-low-as-399-at-woot/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d6a9bc2db-fd14-4c92-be90-86e0849c6da5Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:59:00 +0000DJI drones are some of the best on the market, but you can avoid upcoming tariff price hikes with deals, saving you as much as $600 right now.Ingrid Cruz https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-drone/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d799431d5-cf89-477b-bd4f-ad1a4522aa5aWed, 22 Jan 2025 13:15:00 +0000Capture beautiful images and video from new heights with the best drones on the market.Andrew Lanxon https://www.cnet.com/tech/officials-warn-against-shooting-down-drones-as-more-sightings-reported/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d22e02cc9-acca-4abc-ac33-3e985d3726baMon, 16 Dec 2024 21:38:00 +0000What began as a series of drone sightings in New Jersey has grown to other regions, with officials still lacking answers as to their origin.Omar Gallaga https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/best-gifts-for-photographers/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc59803c7-1141-4fb1-8a03-34781120d63cSun, 15 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000If you’re shopping for a photographer, we have some ideas. These cameras and accessories were all chosen by a pro, and they’re the best gifts for photographers in 2026.Andrew Lanxon https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/djis-tiny-neo-drone-is-lighter-than-an-iphone/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d117369fd-d819-471b-be05-d3605da7c0ffThu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:11 +0000The cheap drone is small enough that I could fly it inside my home, but its size comes with trade-offs.Andrew Lanxon https://www.cnet.com/science/climate/wildfires-are-raging-across-the-world-how-nasa-is-using-satellite-data-to-fight-back/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d137572e0-eb4d-4d9d-b960-59d4df37fc4cThu, 04 Jul 2024 15:51:53 +0000The agency is also developing airspace tech to help drone operators tackle fires.Abrar Al-Heeti https://www.cnet.com/tech/best-gifts-for-dad/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d461f4558-65f7-432b-b888-b6801a858780Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:55:00 +0000Father's Day stumping you? Try out these great gift ideas this year.David Watsky https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/this-ai-startup-is-bringing-400-pound-drones-to-a-farm-near-you/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d1d0e0088-de29-4f31-92b3-736b0456c9a6Fri, 31 May 2024 20:19:00 +0000Old MacDonald had a drone, A-I-A-I-O.Lisa Lacy https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/dont-fly-drones-over-the-super-bowl-tracking-tech-could-catch-you/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3df21c5849-80ed-4fd9-a193-9f28dd0253f1Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000Even though it's illegal to fly drones around stadiums, Dedrone is spotting more and more flights in restricted areas.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/wings-bigger-new-delivery-drone-can-carry-packages-twice-as-heavy/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d2e8aecc4-243a-4c25-a7e4-5c1af0215401Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:49:00 +0000Drone delivery is becoming more mainstream, at least in some pockets of the world.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/drone-powerhouse-dji-gets-into-the-delivery-business/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d2b19ce3b-52ad-43c7-883b-3d37c7cc05cbThu, 11 Jan 2024 00:54:38 +0000The Flycart 30, a beefcake of a drone, can fly up to 10 miles with 66 pounds of cargo like solar panels or construction supplies.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/walmart-expands-dallas-drone-deliveries-to-millions-of-texans/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dbd0aa8a9-26a0-42ea-ab8a-aa4108d85661Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +0000Partnerships with Zipline and Wing make the aerial deliveries possible.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/walmart-will-airdrop-eggs-and-ice-cream-by-drone-for-some-texans/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d1047b383-2e85-487a-8874-c4d77063d777Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000Retail giant promises deliveries in a half hour or less -- if you live in the right neighborhood.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/pictures/take-a-look-at-wings-auto-loading-drone-delivery-system/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dc8fdca8c-bb3d-4032-8191-6834368896e5Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:32:00 +0000Here's the system the Alphabet subsidiary uses to whisk groceries, tools, vitamins and other small packages from retailer to home.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/expect-smoother-drone-delivery-with-wings-autoloader/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d2de1721b-9ca6-4b71-a10d-9b0d1befb7e0Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000The Alphabet effort publicly demonstrates a launch station it hopes will make it easier for retailers to whisk burritos and aspirin to your home.Stephen Shankland https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/drones-could-deliver-your-pagliacci-pizza-and-gnc-vitamins/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d3f202b43-68d2-42a9-81e2-cf76524f6017Wed, 10 May 2023 19:00:02 +0000Zipline drones will begin delivering Pagliacci pizzas, salads, drinks and sides throughout Seattle.Corinne Reichert https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/flyby-drones-deliver-smoothies-salads-sushi-for-3-a-flight/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d943d1508-1135-4c7c-a365-a365f48e0444Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:01:00 +0000Startup Flyby Robotics has begun testing a cheaper drone technology to deliver takeout from the sky.Stephen Shankland