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The Columbus Division of Police has introduced a new program called RAVEN, as reported by ABC6. The name stands for Rapid Aerial Visual Enforcement Network. The goal is to improve public safety by giving officers fast access to aerial views during emergencies across Central Ohio. RAVEN is a pilot program designed to support the Division’s…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video I’m going to demonstrate the gesture control and voice control of the new DJI Neo 2. Gesture control is a new feature of the Neo 2. Voice control has been around since the Neo 1, but I’m going to demonstrate it as well for…
Farseer, a startup founded by former DJI engineers, just unveiled the RocX system, an AI-powered camera designed specifically for long-distance wildlife and bird photography.
Adventure filmmaker Jeven Dovey has revealed one of the DJI Neo 2’s most overlooked capabilities: the ability to record synchronized audio using external microphones connected to a smartphone. In his latest video, the Los Angeles-based creator demonstrates how solo filmmakers can capture clean walk-and-talk footage without drone noise ruining their audio. Three Components Unlock Professional…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Today we’re doing a battery performance test of the new DJI Neo 2 to see how long it can track in a real-world situation. Usually the battery ratings for these drones don’t translate into real-world use. So I just wanted to see how long we can track…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Insta360 has recently launched some new accessories and packages for their Ace Pro 2 series, and they are definitely pushing the boundaries of what an action camera can be. The Ace Pro 2 is already a solid performing action camera, great for capturing action shots. It’s durable…
DJI Neo 2 wind test! In this video, the winds were gusting between 40 and 50 km/h (25-31 mph), and I wanted to show you how this tiny drone works
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service deeper into metro Detroit, announcing plans to fly packages from its Hazel Park fulfillment center to nearby neighborhoods before the end of 2025. The move doubles Amazon’s Michigan drone footprint just weeks after launching service in Pontiac. 12 Amazon Delivery Drones, 7.5-Mile Radius A fleet of…
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