Unless DJI has been teasing us, today is the day that the DJI Mavic Air 2 will be announced today. DJI Mavic Air 2 Closed Leaked Image The long anticipated and often rumored DJI Mavic Air 2 announcement will occur today – we think. According to the DJI website, DJI is going to announce […]
Connecticut Town Backtracks On Drone Based Covid-19 Usage
A Conn. town backtracks on drone based covid-19 usage due to security concerns. The town of Westport, Conn which is located 52 miles northeast of NYC, which is the current epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak in the US, has announced that it has scrapped plans to use drone technology to detect fevers and coughing as […]
Covid-19 Restrictions Lead to a Wildlife Resurgence in Thailand
The COVID-19 virus and the pandemic that has followed it has without a doubt been a defining event of this generation. As a silver lining, the Covid-19 restrictions have lead to a resurgence animals in the wild. In this example it has lead to a resurgence of sea mammals in Thailand. Covid-19 wildlife resurgence is […]
New Drone Competitor to DJI Mavic Air 2 Ships: Autel Evo II
The long awaited Autel Evo II announced that it has shipped and is available as of April 20 to resellers. The new drone, focused on hobbyist and drone professional was first announced at this years CES in the first week of January. The drone is available with three different version focused on the consumer, prosumer, […]
What we know about the DJI Mavic Air 2
DJI has created a page on their website titled “Up Your Game” with a clock rolling back to April 27th for 9:30 pm EDT. The DJI website looks to be a product announcement April 27, which is rumored to be the new DJI Mavic Air 2. DroneReviewsandNews reports on the leaked DJI Mavic 2 manual found […]
On The Lighter Side: Big Cats Chase a Drone with Somewhat Predictable Results
On a lighter note, here is a video of a drone shooting video of big cats. When it gets too close, the results are dramatic.
Looking to buy a DJI Drone? Check out the Black Friday Deals Before You Do
In this age of everything (or nothing) is having a sale all the time, DJI has just announced it’s black Friday deals today. While focused on the consumer market and maybe will not overwhelm you with the discounts, it provides a way to feel better about pulling the trigger on that new drone. The focus […]
The Best of the Rest: Which DJI Alternative Should You Consider?
By Malek Murison Depending on who you talk to, Chinese manufacturer DJI has a 60-80% share of the drone hardware market. And they dominate for a reason: DJI’s drones set the standard in terms of price, capability and ease of use. The company’s shadow over the drone space is self-perpetuating, putting competitors from the early […]
The Best Drones of 2018, Ranked By Their Purpose
by Malek Murison We’re at a point in the drone hardware space where there’s plenty of choice for pilots. Although DJI have a firm hold over the market, there are loads of options for aerial photography and other niche uses. And that’s important, because no pilot chooses a drone based on capability alone. It’s more about […]
First Look: DJI Mavic 2 comes out
The following is a guest post from Ben Duke, training expert at UK-based commercial drone specialists Coptrz. DJI have finally confirmed what we all already knew thanks to the months of leaks. During their “See the Bigger Picture” event in New York they confirmed the release of the brand new Mavic 2 range of drones. […]
