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Why the Mavic 2 Zoom is better for you
There’s no doubt that the Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro are the two hottest camera drones of the year. Soon after the release of the new Mavic 2 models, DJI announced that the original Mavic Pro and...
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The Yuneec Breeze is the Best Drone Under $200
After the release of the Breeze in 2016, Yuneec’s small consumer drone was quickly overshadowed by the more capable and more popular DJI Spark. But now it is 2018, and the Yuneec Breeze is a bargain...
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Mavic 2 case from Go Professional Cases – We put it to the test
The Mavic 2 was released just a few weeks ago, and already there is no shortage of cases on the market for the new Mavic 2 ($1,249~$1499). The Mavic 2 case from Go Professional Cases (GPC) is one of...
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Drone lens filters. How good are yours and can you trust them?
For almost as long as there have been cameras with lenses, there have been lens filters. Today, polarized filters are a favorite for their ability to cut down glare and improve the color saturation of...
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This is the best drone according to Amazon? – The HS100
A couple of drones on Amazon have been catching my eye lately, the Holy Stone HS100 (about $250) and HS100G (about $280). It hasn’t been the specifications of these drones that have been grabbing my...
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DroneDJ Survey: What accessories are needed on the Mavic 2 Enterprise?
The Mavic 2 Enterprise is one of the first modular professional drones on the market, and probably the only one that matters. Building from the world’s most technologically advanced consumer drone,...
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Amazon Gift Guide – We review the drones that made the cut
Amazon has published an online gift guide for the holiday season and for the first time has also sent a paper toy catalog in the mail. We will take a look at the drones that made the list and some of...
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Phantom 5 lens – Zoom is coming to the Phantom lineup
The release of the Phantom 5 is imminent and might well happen before the end of this month. We now know that the Phantom 5 is indeed going to have interchangeable lenses. That’s despite statements...
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Hover 2 is more than an upgrade, it’s competition for DJI
The Hover Passport Camera received a lot of attention when it was first released in 2016. The drone was safe and easy to use. The Passport’s camera was better than most selfie drones. The Hover...
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The Hoversurf Hoverbike is a deathtrap, the Dubai Police Department is all-in
As their latest publicity stunt, the Dubai Police department just took ownership of their first hoverbike. The Hoversurf Hoverbike first showed up on the scene in early 2017, back when Hoversurf was...
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Parrot slashes 100 jobs, cuts price of Anafi to pick up holiday sales
Despite positive reviews of the Anafi, sales at the French drone-maker Parrot have dropped by 40% compared to the same quarter last year. The company has reacted by announcing that it will cut 100...
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Mavic 2 Pro vs. Phantom 4 Pro – read this before buying
At first glance, the Mavic 2 Pro (1,499) seems like the obvious successor to the Phantom 4 (also $1,499). The Mavic 2 has equivalent specifications in almost all areas, but it folds into a fraction of...
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Phantom 4 RTK changes everything! The 5 reasons why
The Phantom 4 RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) is an enterprise version of the popular prosumer DJI Phantom 4 Pro. With a price tag of $6,500, the Phantom 4 RTK may seem expensive to the uninitiated. In...
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54 Mavic 2 Filters from Polar Pro, Tiffen, and the rest. Which filters are best?
I recently received a total of 54 filters for the Mavic 2 Pro ($1,499) and Mavic 2 Zoom ($1,249) from 5 different manufacturers. (I had offers to test even more, but I had to turn them away.) I then...
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UVify IFO looks to give competition to the Intel Shooting Star.
Look out for a new light show drone at CES 2019, where UVify will officially launch their new swarm drone, the IFO. Intel grabs most of the headlines when it comes to drones and light shows. Ehang...
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The XM2 drone used to film Star Wars Episode 9
At AUVSI’s XPonential 2019, I was lucky enough to stumble into a presentation called “Drones in Hollywood.” It is generally a pretty good assumption that a conference session will disappoint and not...
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Hollywood drone pilots reveal the cameras used on feature films at AUVSI 2019
As a hobbyist (and occasional professional) drone pilot, I have often wondered what Hollywood filmmakers are flying with. This information is often kept under wraps, as many pilots are not allowed to...
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Is the Pilot Era the prosumer 360 camera we’ve been waiting for?
360 cameras remain a small but growing sector of the camera market. Ease-of-use, or lack thereof, is one thing that has been holding back widespread adoption of 360 cameras. A new IndieGoGo campaign...
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Pilot Era 360 camera first impressions – an impressive 360 camera
The Pilot Era from PiSoftTech promises to be one of the best high-end 360 cameras. I was intrigued enough to write a preview article a couple of weeks ago. Now I got my hands on one and so far I am...
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Autel Evo camera vs. DJI Mavic series – Complete comparison
Most of the online reviews about the Autel Evo ($999) date back from when it was first available to testers. The reviews from that time indicate that the Evo is riddled with software bugs and that...
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DJI’s upcoming “Air Unit” racer is NOT a drone…or is it?
If you take a closer look at the recent FCC filings you will see that unfortunately none of them is actually for a drone. Unless that drone is the size of a Double-Stuff Oreo cookie. The “Air Unit,”...
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Skydio 2 vs. DJI Mavic Camera Quality – Can Skydio compete?
There is no doubt the Skydio 2 is going to be an exciting drone. It is most certainly an improvement over the original Skydio drone. Its autonomous flight modes are undoubtedly better than any DJI...
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These are the DJI Mavic 2 features that the new Skydio 2 is missing
The Skydio 2 is undoubtedly the most exciting and the most important consumer drone of the year. Despite its groundbreaking capabilities, there are two features that the Skydio 2 is missing that the...
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The Skydio 2 warranty: Read the fine print
The brand-new Skydio 2 drone that was announced a few weeks ago is supposed to have an amazing warranty. Unlike other drones companies, Skydio will replace or repair your drone for free if it crashes....
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