My name is Jake Sloan and I'm a filmmaker and Photographer based in Anchorage Alaska. Over the last decade my work has taken me around the world and opened up opportunities to work with brands like Disney, Caterpillar, Bell Helicopters, Robinson Helicopters, PBS, ABC and many more. My work has been Emmy Award nominated on multiple times and won a few of them. I am passionate about capturing and telling compelling stories using video and photos.
After weeks of testing both the DJI Mini 4 Pro and Mini 5 Pro in Alaska’s demanding conditions, I discovered the most compelling reason to upgrade has little to do with the new 1-inch sensor. In my latest video, I break down everything from image quality and flight performance to the design changes that actually…
This is the DJI Air 3S and this is the DJI Mini 5 Pro. I took both drones up an Alaskan glacier to test and compare them so you can decide which drone might be the right one for you. Just to be clear, DJI didn’t send me either of these drones. This video is…
While DJI isn’t technically banned in the United States, the drones they’ve been releasing lately, like the DJI Mini 5 Pro or the Mavic 4 Pro drone, have been incredibly difficult to get. So, if you’re wanting to buy a DJI drone today, especially the newer ones like the Mini 5 Pro—which I’m borrowing from…
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro has a problem. Fortunately, I found a solution. But first, check out these two frames here. What do you notice that’s different about these two frames? What if I showed you these two frames? What do you notice that’s different about these two frames here? What’s the difference between those…
Imagine getting helicopter-like parallax on your DJI drone without the hassle—enter the awesome Viltrox 90mm, but here’s what you need to know before buying. The Viltrox 90mm for DJI DL, aka the DJI Inspire 3 and Ronin 4D, is out and it is awesome. But there’s a couple of things you need to know. One…
Freewell sent me their ND filters and polarizing ND filters for the Mavic 4. Before diving into a brief review of these fantastic products, I want to explain why ND filters are essential, particularly split-strength ND filters for drones with multiple cameras like the Mavic 4. First, note that Freewell provided these filters for me…
If you’re wondering which drone to buy in 2025, you’re in the right place. Today, we’ll explore DJI’s drone lineup to help you find the best drone for
You might assume the DJI Mavic 4 Pro outperforms the Air 3S drone in every way, but surprisingly, the Air 3S surpasses the Mavic 4 Pro in a few key areas, including aspects of image quality. After testing these drones head-to-head, I discovered some unexpected results. I purchased both drones at full price, and this…
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