DJI Still Excluded as FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Several Foreign Drone Models

Well, in what could be seen as a mix of good and bad news, it looks like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has heeded pressure and granted “conditional approvals” for several foreign-made drones to be available for purchase and operation in the United States.

However, to the detriment of DJI and its fans, it appears none of these special exceptions are being granted to DJI drones…

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Trump's FCC is eyeing warnings for trans TV content. Civil rights groups are pushing back

For decades, LGBTQ+ Americans fought to be visible on television screens that either erased them entirely or treated them as punchlines, predators, or cautionary tales. Now, a coalition of more than 40 civil rights, free expression, and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups says the federal government is flirting with reviving that history in a new form. This time, the government wants to put warning labels…

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Upset About the DJI Drone Ban in the US? Here’s How You Can Speak Out Today

Far be it from us to get all up into international trade wars and political debates, but it’s been brought to our doorstep as the effective DJI drone ban in the US caused by the Chinese company’s inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Covered List earlier this year has been a major talking point and a real pain in the side for filmmakers and video professional…

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Sadly, It Sounds Like the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Is Not Actually Going to be Available in the US

Well, this is sad news for anyone eagerly waiting to get their hands on the new Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera from DJI. At least for those who live in the United States.

As we reported when it was first announced the other week, despite promising a “global release” of this new pocket gimbal camera, it sounds like the Osmo Pocket 4 is not set to be available in the US. If true, this means that…

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Trump’s FCC targets LGBTQ+ television content. GLAAD sounds alarm

A new federal inquiry into television ratings is drawing sharp backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates, who warn it could mark a turning point in how the government treats queer representation in media.

The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, this week opened a public comment period on whether existing TV ratings should be revised to account for what the agency describes…

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