Camera drones
DJI Phantom 4 vs DJI Mavic – Which to Buy?
We live in an exciting time for drones! Different companies are coming out with innovative products all the time. From waterproof, to super compact, to very easy to fly, there are a wide number of quadcopters you can choose from. The undisputed leader in consumer drones is DJI. Their Phantom 4 model has ruled the skies and the market for several months now. But with the announcement and release of...
DJI Mavic Camera Focus Issues Explained
While many people have been raving about the DJI Mavic and how portable, high quality and easy to fly that it is, there has been some concern about the quality of some of the video that has been shot with it. The good news is that the problem is not with the DJI Mavic camera, the problem is that DJI rewrote their software and didn’t do a great job explaining or promoting it to the public. Th...
A Preview of the DJI Phantom 4 Professional
DJI recently released the DJI Phantom 4 Professional and the DJI Inspire 2. Both of these quadcopters build on the success of their predecessors and are poised to become the kings of the skies in 2017. The Phantom 4 Pro looks alot like the Phantom 4 and because of this, we found this article interesting when it comes to outlining the differences between these two quadcopters. Check out what to exp...
Kodak SP360 is an Amazing 360 Action Camera
Recently we have seen GoPro fall from its high place as the king of action cameras. While we still believe that GoPro has some fight left in them and will rebound, this fall has opened the market to many new and old camera makers to compete with some amazing hardware and software. Kodak, who was also considered the king of cameras at one time, has come out with an amazing line of 360 degree action...
Check Out This Film – Made Entirely With Drones
“In The Robot Skies” is a film about a dystopian future where people are confined to their high rise apartments and drones are always watching and surveying them. The machines identify and label people, and behaviors, recording anti-social actions and confining the anti-social to their homes. In the film two young men are trapped by the drones and confined to live in solitude. But when...
You Can Pre-Order the Teal Drone for Christmas!
The Teal drone was announced several months ago. A young drone enthusiast, George Matus, who is just 18 years old, has founded a company, received funding and developed one of the fastest production drones that you can buy. The Teal is able to shoot 4K video, fly at over 70 miles per hour, and act as not only a camera platform, but a racer as well. The company says that it is the “Swiss Army...
With The Mavic, DJI Has Changed The Rules
The DJI Mavic has only been out for a few weeks and already people are calling it a game changer. While many people have traditionally thought that you must have a large form factor with a big camera to produce great images, the DJI Mavic is changing that perception. What matters is the results and the quality of what data or images you can collect. While some see the Mavic as a hobby toy, it is s...
Fire Fighters Using Drones
Despite the news reports of drones hindering fire fighters from doing their jobs last year, there are also so bright spots when it comes to drones and fire fighting. In Menlo Park, California, fire fighters are adding drones to their arsenal to combat emergencies. The fire fighters in Menlo Park have received special permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to test a program that ...
DJI Announces Inspire 2 and Phantom 4 Pro
Yesterday DJI announced two new drones to add to its ever-growing line up. The DJI Inspire, version 2 and the DJI Phantom 4 Professional. Both of these drones build on the foundation of their predecessors. The Inspire 2 has a similar form factor as the Inspire 1, but has some dramatic improvements including better obstacle avoidance, redundant sensors, and better camera options. The Phantom 4 Prof...
GoPro Karma Recalled
Just days after releasing its first drone, the Karma, GoPro has announced a recall of the product due to safety and performance issues. Several videos online show the Karma suddenly losing power and dropping from the sky like a brick. GoPro is concerned about the safety of its product and will be issuing a full refund to all Karma owners who ship the Karma back to them. To read more about this dev...
New Law Bans Drones in Sweden
Sweden has banned drones with cameras unless you apply for and receive a permit to fly them. The Supreme Administrative Court says that drones equipped with cameras are now to be considered surveillance equipment and will require a special license. People wishing to use a camera drone must apply for a special permit and pay a fee. This new law is troubling to drone pilots as well as hobbyists who ...
DJI Mavic vs. Phantom 4 – Flight Time Test
DJI makes some amazing quadcopters! The Phantom series introduced drone flying to millions of people and now the Mavic Pro is setting the bar in terms of portability and ease of use. But for any drone you buy, one of the most important factors is how long it will stay in the air on a single charge. Both of these drones have industry leading flight times, but the question is, which one can stay in ...