Alaska
DJI Air 3S vs Mini 4 Pro: My In-Depth Testing Results From Alaska to the Desert
You might think the DJI Air 3S beats the Mini 4 Pro in every category, but my extensive field testing has revealed some surprising results. After purchasing both drones myself (not manufacturer samples) and testing them in extreme conditions from…
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Setup and Settings for Cinematic Drone Footage
I’ve been flying the DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone since it came out, pretty much every single day, and a lot of those days involved using 8 to 12 batteries. This experience has allowed me to fine-tune where this thing…
Alaska Telecom Deploys Innovative All-Weather DJI Drone Dock for Remote Tower Inspections
In a groundbreaking move for remote infrastructure maintenance, the Cordova Telecom Cooperative (CTC) has partnered with Alaska Remote Imaging (ARI) to test a year-round drone inspection system at their Crater Lake site, according to the Cordova Times. Advanced Drone System…
UAF’s Drone Program Soars Under Cathy Cahill’s Leadership
Cathy Cahill, Ph.D., is at the helm of a cutting-edge drone program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) that’s pushing the boundaries of unmanned aircraft technology. As reported by the Fairbanks Daily News Miner, Cahill leads the Alaska Center…
iPhone 16 Pro vs DJI Pocket 3: Which Camera Reigns Supreme?
Apple just released the iPhone 16, and I’ve had the DJI Pocket 3 for a while, so the question is: if you’re going to get a new phone, do you even need the Pocket 3? Or are there places where…
Drone News: GAO Report, Officials Say Stop Using DJI, Axon Acquires Dedrone, & Record Drone Show
We have four stories this week: Let’s get to it! GAO Report on Foreign-Made Drones The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the Department of Interior’s (DOI) stance on foreign drones. Currently, the DOI does not allow foreign…
Comparing the DJI Action 5 Pro Bitrate with the Action 4
There’s been a lot of talk about the DJI Action 5 Pro bitrate, so today, we’re going to compare it with the Action 4, which supposedly has a better bitrate. We’ll see what it takes to highlight any noticeable differences.…
GoPro Hero 13 Black vs DJI Action 5 Pro: Full Comparison
GoPro just released the Hero 13 Black and DJI just released the Action 5 Pro. Let’s go test these two out and see which one might be the right one for you. Disclosure Hey, just so we’re clear, DJI did…
UAF’s Drone Program Soars with New Nenana Hangar
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) drone program has taken a major leap forward with the opening of a new hangar at Nenana Municipal Airport. The 4,800-square-foot facility, completed in early fall 2024, marks a significant milestone for UAF’s Alaska…
DJI Action 5 Pro: Everything You Need To Know About This Action Camera
This new action camera has more dynamic range than any other action camera on the market. It has incredibly good handheld stabilization, nearly unbelievable low-light performance for an action camera, and has a 10-bit log color profile that you can…
Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.
So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…
Filming a Concert on a Glacier with My DJI Inspire 3
An Epic Drone Project in the Heart of Alaska As a professional videographer and drone pilot based in Alaska, I’ve had the opportunity to work on some incredible projects, but filming a concert on a glacier with my DJI Inspire…