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.
After 16 months of unanswered correspondence to the United States Department of Defense seeking explanation of why they were designated as a Chinese military company, and after being redesignated in January of 2024 without notice of reason or justification, DJI was left with no choice but to seek judicial relief. They informed the Department of…
On, October 16th, 2024, US Customs suspended the imports of some drones from the company DJI. It appears that this is not related to the DJI ban
Hi everyone, welcome back to 51 Drones. Today we're talking about the brand new DJI Air 3S. This drone just came out, and I'm going to do a little
DJI Security Audit: Debunking Myths and Ensuring Data Safety If there was anything that could ever put an end to the efforts to ban DJI in America, this is it. I’m going to make this video as simple as possible so when you share it with your lawmakers, they will be able to fully understand…
The continued effort by American lawmakers to ban DJI from selling its products in the United States is centered around the idea that it’s in the best interests of national security. However, many entities, including myself, believe this claim is egregiously misleading. We argue that our national security is not threatened by the sale or…
I’ve already recorded the intro to this video, but I felt it was important to share this story before we dive in. I’ve been flying drones for over seven and a half years, and until now, I’ve never been able to get my children interested in them. That changed with the DJI Neo. A Drone…
Drone enthusiasts face unique challenges when flying in extreme weather conditions. This summer’s record-breaking heat and widespread wildfires have created new considerations for pilots. Safety remains paramount, both for the equipment and the operators themselves. In smoky conditions, visibility is the key factor. Pilots must maintain visual line of sight with their drones at all…
Today, we're going to talk about drone registration. I know it's a topic that a lot of people don't like to think about, but in the United States...
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