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My Minimalist DJI Travel Kit: Neo 2 Drone, Osmo 360, Action 6 and Essential Accessories
Good day folks. So, usually this time every year, I like to make a minimalist camera kit going over all the gear that I take with me when I want to travel extremely light. I think this is going to…
DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo Drops to $245 on Amazon, Making This the Best Entry Into Drones
After spending years watching drone prices climb while regulatory hurdles multiply, it’s refreshing to see a deal that actually makes sense for beginners. Amazon is currently offering the DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo for $245, a 15% discount from the usual…
DJI Neo 2 Winter Flying Tips: How to Fly Safely in Snow and Cold
The DJI Neo 2 launched in late fall, and for many people, winter has already arrived. I think this is going to be a very popular drone this holiday season. You might be picking one up for yourself or giving…
DJI Neo 2 vs Hover Air X1 Pro Max Ski Test: One Crashed Repeatedly, One Just Worked
I hate skiing with drones. I love drones. I love skiing. But combining them? It’s mostly just a recipe for hiking back up the mountain to rescue your crashed aircraft. I took both the DJI Neo 2 and the Hover…
DJI Neo 2 Gauntlet Test: From Tight Trails To Abandoned Resorts At 48 km/h
I put the DJI Neo 2 through an absolute gauntlet, and the results genuinely surprised me. We’re talking tight forest trails, cliffsides, high-speed road descents pushing 48 km/h, and an abandoned resort run all the way down to the ocean.…
DJI Neo vs Neo2 vs Hover Air X1 Pro Max: I Tested All Three in Extreme Cold
I took the original DJI Neo, the new DJI Neo2, and the Hover Air X1 Pro Max out to test and compare in some of the harshest conditions I could find here in Alaska. We’re talking 6 below zero to…
DJI Mini 5 Pro Prop Guards Hands-On: The Firmware Restrictions Nobody Mentioned
I was genuinely excited when these 360° prop guards for the DJI Mini 5 Pro finally became available. After testing them extensively, I can tell you they’re unlike anything DJI has released before – but not entirely in the ways…
Meet the UAVs Used at the US Department of War’s “Drone School”
When people hear “drone school,” they often imagine a room full of soldiers flying quadcopters into walls like it’s their first time with a PlayStation controller. The reality is far more serious, far more technical, and considerably more expensive. The…
DJI Neo 2 Is My All-Time Favorite Drone – Here’s Why I’ll Fly It More Than My Mavic 4 Pro
2025 is coming to an end, and I’ve been reflecting on what an incredible lineup DJI has when it comes to drones. No matter what your needs, no matter your budget, there’s a perfect drone for you. I get asked…
DJI Neo 2 After 30 Days: Why This Pocketable Drone Has Become One of My Favorites
The DJI Neo 2 drone has been out for about a month now, and I can easily say this has probably become one of my favorite drones. A lot of people consider the Neo series a toy, something not meant…
DJI Firmware Roulette: One Controller, Two Drones, Zero Sanity
Hello dear readers. It’s Rafael again, reporting from the front lines of daily drone flying, where batteries are always charging, SD cards are always full, and firmware updates are always waiting like unpaid parking tickets. As you know, I fly…
DJI Neo 2 – I Didn’t Think a Tiny Drone Could Do This…
I’ve been testing the DJI Neo 2 for the past couple of weeks, and honestly, this thing might be the best follow-me camera drone for everyday people who just want to fly, film, and not stress about anything else. The…