Shopping for your first drone and not finding the DJI model you wanted? You’re not alone. Inventory has been tight at big U.S. retailers, and a few recent DJI launches skipped the U.S. altogether. The good news: there are solid DJI alternatives for beginners and casual creators. This guide highlights brands and models you can […]
Consumer Drones
Are DJI Drones Being Banned in the US? The Basics on a Complicated Issue.
DJI drones haven’t been officially banned yet – but they’re already getting hard to find. The basics of the potential ban on DJI drones The war in Ukraine has changed the way US lawmakers think about drones. Tiny FPV drones there have been turned into weapons, showing how much damage small, cheap aircraft can do. […]
We Asked AI to list the the largest Recrectional Drone Providers. Here is what it came up with:
Largest Consumer Drone Manufacturers (2025) Rank Company / Brand Estimated Global Market Share* Notes 1⃣ DJI ~70% or higher (even up to 90% in some data) Unquestioned global leader in consumer drones GitnuxWikipediaNew York PostReuters 2⃣ Parrot (France) ~7% One of the few non-Chinese players still active in the hobby market GitnuxPropel RC 3⃣ Skydio […]
VW May Have Created The Best Drone Commercial Ever (Video)
In a sign, of things to come, here is what I believe to be a truly impressive commercial by Volkswagen to show off it’s new ID.3 X platform of electric automobiles. According to Volkswagen, 2,000 drones were used to create the images of the ID.4 in the skies of Shenzen, China. First covered here. &;
Drone Video: 2020 Effects of the Corona Lock Down
One of the most surreal thing about the corona virus is the lack of people. While we are all used to either seeing or experiencing busy streets. people, cars, are far fewer due to various lock downs. Here is a video of different cities around the globe that illustrate this. Here is what our friends […]
On The Lighter Side: Can Anyone Really Can Fly A Drone? (Video)
Proof it is true what they say, anyone really can fly one. https://twitter.com/i/status/1287720287824420864
DJI Mavic Air 2: To be Announced Today
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, […]
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