Russ is the creator of 51 Drones, a YouTube channel where thousands of people come every day to learn about drones, action cameras, electric ride-ons, and content-creation gear. Based in Minot, North Dakota, he brings the same practical, hands-on approach to his drone reviews and tutorials for DroneXL.
Okay, real quick video today regarding some misinformation that’s running rampant out there. And I feel obligated to at least do a little bit of my part to help get the message out. As I read through various Facebook group comments and the comments on many YouTube videos as well as on X, it’s very…
So, let’s talk about shell companies today—DJI shell companies. If the US government issues a DJI ban this December, it might sound like the end of an era, right? But here’s the truth: DJI technology is not going away anytime soon. It’s just going to change its name. In this video, I’m going to break…
You know, it seems like just about every other day when you turn on the news or scroll through social media, drones are in the headlines. And most of the time, it’s not for good reasons. Whether it’s battlefield coverage, drones crashing into cranes, or national security debates, there’s so much negativity surrounding our hobby…
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Today, here are 25 essential items every drone pilot should consider packing when heading out to fly, organized into five categories.
This is the SkyRover X1 compact GPS drone, boasting 4K 60fps video recording and 48-megapixel image capture. It offers an advertised flight time of 32 minutes and a signal range of up to 15 km. With its regulation-friendly design, vibrant color, and high-quality camera, it closely resembles the DJI Mini 4 Pro—but with some unique…
The United States government is conducting a security investigation into DJI and Autel drones to assess whether their import or use poses a threat to national security. The outcome of this investigation seems predictable—it will likely align with the government’s objectives. Here’s what this means for the drone industry in the United States. I’m Russ,…
In 2024, DJI introduced its first two power stations, the Power 500 and Power 1000, which proved highly successful, with demand still strong. Building on this, DJI has gone all-in on portable power. Today, I’m excited to showcase the DJI Power 2000. Instead of a standard review listing specs, I used the Power 2000 for…
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