In 2024, the camera of the year was a drone

Aside from the global shutter on Sony's A9 III and some cool mirrorless options -- the Fujifilm X100 VI, Panasonic S9 and Canon EOS R5 II come to mind -- 2024 was a dull year for cameras full of small tweaks and minor improvements. For 200, aerial photography is now finally in reach for just about anyone. DJI released its product lineup this year with a sword of Damocles hanging over its head: the US government was planning to ban sales of the company's products by the end of 2024 over potential fears of spying. It was only at the last minute that DJI gained a reprieve, thanks in large part to lobbying by public safety groups that heavily rely on its drones. It now has until the end of 2025 to prove that its products don't pose a risk.