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Jake Sloan breaks down the DJI Osmo Nano, Action 6, and Osmo 360 action cameras — specs, overheating, macro lenses, and which one fits how you actually shoot.
Jake Sloan tests the Insta360 X6 on a car rig, in a helicopter cockpit, and deep inside an Alaska glacier ice cave — dynamic range, 10-bit low-light color, and 120MP photos.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on June 29 creating a single Pentagon office with authority over nearly every unmanned systems program in the U.S. military. The Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems, or DRPM-UxS, reports straight to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg and absorbs the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group along with the…
Jake Sloan tests the SkyRover X1 against the DJI Mini 4 Pro in Alaska: tracking, obstacle avoidance, log video, wind, battery life, and a Remote ID edge.
The FAA awarded Air Space Intelligence an $875M, 12-year contract for SMART air traffic AI, beating Palantir and Thales. What it means for BVLOS drones.
I tested the Insta360 Luna Ultra in Alaska — dual lenses, a detachable remote, 8K I-Log, and Leica color. Here's why it may be 2026's most exciting camera.
The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection (DFFP) used its Unmanned Aerial Systems Module to identify hot spots and spot fires across the Gerstle River during the Sawmill Creek Fire, helping ground crews achieve 100 percent containment four days after ignition. The fire was held to 14.8 acres on state land east of Delta…
The HoverAir X1 Pro Max is kind of a ridiculously good little drone, especially if you want a super easy way to just capture great shots of yourself hiking, biking, or maybe walking along a not-so-tropical beach. You can just throw this drone in the air and capture some great shots. But if you really…
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