Drone News Roundup: DJI Lito X1 Tour of the Dolomites, Can You Fly Over Public Parks, and More!

This week we’re covering a drone tour of the Dolomites shot on the new DJI Lito X1.

We’re also covering whether parks can ban drone flights, DJI’s new FlyCart 200 heavy-lift drone, declining FAA Part 107 test scores, and DJI’s claim it will lose $1.5 billion this year due to FCC restrictions on its products.

Now on to the links!

DJI Lito X1 Cinematic Tour of the Dolomites

Pro drone videographer Denis Barbas recently made this sweeping tour of Italy’s Dolomites with the new DJI Lito X1. Capturing dramatic ridge lines, winding roads, and steep alpine terrain, the video showcases the stabilized, cinematic footage you can capture with DJI’s newest beginner drone. Barbas uses long tracking shots and smooth elevation changes to show off the landscape’s scale, demonstrating that even an entry-level drone can produce impressive results when you know how to use it.

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Can Parks Actually Ban Drones?

Many public parks say you can’t fly drones there. But is that legal? And what does the FAA have to say?

The short answer is that parks generally control what happens on park property—like takeoff and landing—but airspace rules are made by the FAA. This means that in most cases you can technically fly a drone over a park, even if the park doesn’t allow drones. But don’t assume that’s the case. It’s always important to do your research, and be aware of both FAA restrictions and local park rules where you plan to fly. Watch the video for a walk-through of what parks can regulate and what to check before planning a flight near a public park.

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DJI Releases the FlyCart 200

DJI unveiled its new FC200 transport drone.

Standout feature: a four-drone coordinated formation that has a max payload of 600 kg.

This will change lots of industries. pic.twitter.com/aCpxH4wuPo

— Li Zexin 李泽欣 (@XH_Lee23) April 24, 2026

DJI has released the FlyCart 200 (T200), a delivery drone designed for super-heavy cargo transport. The drone is a beast—it can carry up to 440 pounds (200 kg) over distances of up to 22 miles (36 km). To put that in perspective, the FlyCart 100 can carry up to 220 pounds over about 7.5 miles and the FlyCart 30 can carry up to 66 pounds over about 10 miles.

As shown in the video above, DJI is positioning the T200 as part of a coordinated logistics system. In formation, multiple FlyCart drones can work together to move payloads weighing over 1,300 pounds, supporting work in construction, infrastructure, and emergency logistics in hard-to-reach areas. For now, as with most recent DJI launches, the T200 is only available in China.

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FAA Data Shows Declining Part 107 Test Scores

Credit: Freefly

FAA data shows that average scores on the FAA’s Part 107 knowledge test have been trending down for several years. The downward trend could possibly be explained by the growing number of test takers and a wider range of experience levels. For prospective drone pilots, it’s a reminder that the test still requires focused study—especially on airspace, weather, and regulations, which tend to trip people up.

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DJI Warns of $1.5 Billion Loss from FCC Restrictions

DJI says it could lose up to $1.5 billion in 2026 as 25 of its products—reportedly developed specifically for this year—remain blocked by the FCC. The restrictions stem from the FCC’s Covered List, which was expanded in late 2025 to effectively block new approvals for foreign-made drones. DJI says the move is already limiting its ability to bring new products to market in the U.S. And for now, and probably forever, that means those 25 drones and other products can’t be sold here.

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