In 2012 DJI developed, announced and released the DJI Phantom 1. This release changed everything for DJI and some could say, for China as well. While the general consensus before this release was that companies in China were good at imitating innovation, they were not innovative themselves. DJI is changing this. DJI is the leader in UAV technology and is the company that everyone else copies. Ther...
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...
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...
A few months back, we reported that DJI was opening a drone arena in South Korea to host drone flying, education and racing events. Now that the arena has been open for a few months, we thought we’d check back to see what it’s like flying inside this amazing place. They have designed the arena to be very friendly to experts and beginners alike. There are bright LEDs around all of the o...
September has been an exciting month for drone enthusiasts! Earlier this month we saw the announcement of the new GoPro Karma drone. And, as if right on cue, yesterday saw the announcement and unveiling of the DJI Mavic, a quadcopter designed to compete directly with the GoPro Karma! The Mavic was announced at a large event very reminiscent of an Apple product launch. With guest celebrity (at leas...
Rumors have been swirling around about the images leaked that are supposed to be the new DJI entry level drone coming out in time for the holidays. This drone, called the Mavic is supposed to be foldable with a smaller battery and form factor than the DJI Phantom line of drones. It is rumored to be very easy to set up and fly with minimal assembly required to get it into the air. Check out the art...
DJI, the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of consumer and professional UAVs has opened a “drone arena” in Korea. The 1,395-square-meter arena is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, 49 kilometers south of Seoul, and is designed for novice and expert drone pilots alike. This indoor venue features safety nets, charging stations, video screens and areas to do basic repairs...
DJI, the leader in consumer and professional drones for aerial photography, recently introduced the Zenmuse Z3, with the same Sony-built 1/2.3-inch camera sensor found in DJI’s Inspire 1 and Phantom 4. It can shoot video at 4K at up to 30 frames per second and captures images at a resolution of 12-megapixels. The Zenmuse Z3 will cost $899 USD and weighs 262 grams. The biggest difference betw...
DJI has teamed up with a Swiss technology company, Flyability, to create a new drone design that is very durable and crash tolerant. They are calling this the Elios drone and it integrates DJI’s Lightbridge 2 technology, a reliable image transmission system to send clear signals through tight industrial spaces like steel pipes and cement structures, Elios is designed within a unique physica...
If you fly a DJI Phantom 4, you know how well designed this high performance quadcopter is. Despite its amazing design and performance, there has been little in the way of accessories for the Phantom 4 until now. Drone World http://www.drone-world.com is now carrying a variety of new products specifically designed for the DJI Phantom 4. These include carbon fiber propellers, the THOR supercharging...
Everybody knows that drones are big business. The question is will they grow into the massive multibillion dollar business that many are predicting? Or will regulations, fear, and uncertainty stifle this fledgling industry and cut its branches before it can grow? This article is an interesting look at some astounding business facts related to the drone industry. If you own or are considering buyin...
DJI has over ten years of experience with drones and image stabilization. At the heart of every drone is a flight controller that ensures the UAV stays airborne and under control. DJI explains that the key to making their drones reliable has to do with the performance, self-diagnostics, and redundant systems that they build into every flight controller they make. If you’ve ever wondered abou...