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Saturday, April 18, 2026
FAA lifts drone ban on ICE coverage, Freefly joins L-Mount, Insta360 eyes MFT
Big one today: the FAA has rolled back the no-fly drone zones that were quietly keeping cameras away from ICE operations, and it's a genuine press freedom story that every aerial photographer and documentary shooter should know about. Elsewhere, Freefly joining L-Mount is the kind of quiet industry move that matters more than it sounds — native glass compatibility for cinema drones is a real workflow shift. And Insta360 apparently building a Micro Four Thirds camera is either the most interesting rumour of the month or a very strange pivot, depending on how you feel about MFT.
Top Stories · 12 items
1 Drones News·6mo agovia PetaPixel2 Freefly Joins L-Mount Alliance — Cinema Drones Meet 134+ Lenses
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Camera Review·6mo agovia Lens Rentals Blog4 Insta360 Is Building a Micro Four Thirds Camera
Camera Rumour·6mo agovia PetaPixel5 Panasonic 40mm f/2.0 S Confirmed for April 21 Launch
Lens Rumour·6mo agovia L-Rumors6 Rode Launches New Mics and Pro Audio Gear at NAB 2026
Audio News·6mo agovia PetaPixel7 Sony Creators' App Real-World Test: Worth the Wi-Fi Headache?
Mobile Review·6mo agovia DP Review News8 X100VI's Used Market Premium Is Telling You Something
Camera Opinionvia Fstoppers9 Meike's 85mm f/1.4 II and 58mm f/1.2 Headed to NAB 2026
Lens Rumourvia Imaging Resource10 Ulanzi D200X: Control Hub and 8-in-1 Dock for Creatives
Accessory Newsvia PetaPixel11 Scout Multitool Targets Tripod and L-Plate Fiddling
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