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Ray DC Rainmaker

I write about sports tech and endurance sports. I also put together some pretty detailed product reviews about drones and sports watches along the way...stop by the site to check it out.

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DJI Mini 5 Pro's Weight Problem: Are You At Risk?
DJI

DJI Mini 5 Pro’s Weight Problem: Are You At Risk?

So, this is a new DJI Mini 5 Pro, a unit that is very much not below 250g. I’ve heard lots of interesting things about this fact over the last couple of days, and I’m going to dive through and debunk all the misconceptions, explaining why this really does matter a lot more than you…

Insta360 GO Ultra In-Depth Review: 19 Things You Need to Know!
Insta360

Insta360 GO Ultra In-Depth Review: 19 Things You Need to Know!

The brand-new Insta360 Go Ultra builds on the Go series (with the Go 3S as its predecessor) and incorporates premium features from the Ace Pro. I’ve spent the past month testing it in a variety of scenarios—underwater, on land, and even in the air—to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses. Like all my reviews, this is…

DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs The Gauntlet: Hardest ActiveTrack Testing!
DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs The Gauntlet: Hardest ActiveTrack Testing!

Oh no, that’s not a good place to be, my friend. So, this is the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, and this is the Gauntlet. The Gauntlet has four stages. First, the tree tunnel tests its ability to stay in the tunnel. After that, we’ve got a transitional phase. This one seems easy but has brought…

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Unboxing: Parts & Bundles Explained (+ footage!)
DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Unboxing: Parts & Bundles Explained (+ footage!)

This is a complete unboxing of the brand-new DJI Mavic 4 Pro Creator Bundle. I’ll walk through the differences between this bundle and others, just in case you’re curious. Note that I paid for this unit myself, so I can share my honest opinions without any restrictions from DJI. I purchased it at the DJI…

DJI Flip vs The Gauntlet (Autonomous Tracking Test)
DJI

DJI Flip vs The Gauntlet (Autonomous Tracking Test)

Oh nay, that’s going to be a tricky one to get out of. So, this is the DJI Flip, and that is the Gauntlet—or at least the start of it. The Gauntlet has four core sections. First up is this tree tunnel, a master at taking down drones with its thin branches, especially here in…

GoPro Anamorphic
Insta360

GoPro Anamorphic Lens Review: Actually Worth It?

This is the GoPro anamorphic lens, announced last September and finally shipping as of today, March 26, 2025. In this video, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this lens—from the hardware and how it works to the software side of things. I’ll also compare it to the GoPro Max Lens Mod,…

HoverAir X1 Pro vs The Gauntlet Autonomous Tracking Test.jpg
DJI

HoverAir X1 Pro vs The Gauntlet!! (Autonomous Tracking Test)

This is the HoverAir X1 Pro, and this is the gauntlet. The very first stage of this test is the tree tunnel here. It’s the one that kills the most drones, but it’s not the most dangerous stage of the route. From there, I transition to something a bit more open, yet almost every single…

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