Drone News Roundup: DJI Neo 2 Cinematic Footage, DJI Expands Geofencing Changes Globally, and More!

This week we’re covering new cinematic footage from the DJI Neo 2

We’re also covering DJI’s global expansion of its geofencing changes, a New York Times feature on Sally French’s drone light show for her wedding, and the Antigravity A1 360 drone stacking up several awards ahead of its official launch.

Now let’s get to those links!

Neo 2 Cinematic Reel from Denis Barbas

Filmmaker Denis Barbas recently put the DJI Neo 2 through this quick cinematic test, using slow reveals and wide scenic frames to show off what it can do in natural light. The Neo 2 is a compact, sub-250 gram drone that shoots 4K/60 footage, has a 2-axis gimbal, and comes with LiDAR-assisted obstacle sensing to help it fly smoothly and safely in tighter spaces. The reel highlights what creators can expect from DJI’s newest selfie drone—and it’s pretty impressive. Watch the video to see for yourself.

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DJI Makes Geofencing Changes Global

Credit: DJI

Earlier this year, DJI dropped No-Fly Zone enforcement from its geofencing in the U.S. This means pilots now see advisory-only “Enhanced Warning Zones” instead of hard No-Fly Zones—shifting more responsibility to the operator while still surfacing airspace information. Building on that change, DJI is now expanding the update from the U.S. to all remaining international markets. The global phased rollout began November 17, 2025, and will be complete by the end of the year. DJI says the GEO Unlock request service will be retired in early 2026.

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New York Times Covers Sally French’s Wedding Drone Light Show

Sally French—also known as The Drone Girl—recently had her wedding’s drone light show featured by The New York Times. The piece shared practical tips for couples who want a drone light show for their own wedding, breaking down how to choose a drone light show vendor, what approvals and safety planning look like, and what to budget. French is a big proponent of drone light shows, and the article provides a clear signal that they’re becoming more commonplace, expanding from stadium spectacles to personal events.

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Antigravity A1 Stacks Up Awards Ahead of Launch

Antigravity, the new 360 drone company from Insta360, says its A1 drone has now picked up four major honors. The awards include TIME’s Best Inventions 2025, Red Dot: Design Concept 2025, Good Design Award 2025, and a CES 2026 “Best of Innovation” title. And this is all before the A1 is even officially released. Wondering why the A1 is getting so much attention? One big reason is because it’s the world’s first all-in-one 8K 360 drone. All other 360 drones have 360 cameras retrofitted onto the drone—the A1 is a single package.

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