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DJI

The Tourist Who Brought a DJI Drone: Balancing Being Present vs. Getting the Shot

Today I wanted to talk to you about something that could be very common if you try to compaginate life as a photographer or dji pilot drone......

Rafael SuárezMay 17

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Unboxing: Parts & Bundles Explained (+ footage!)

This is a complete unboxing of the brand-new DJI Mavic 4 Pro Creator Bundle. I’ll walk through the differences between this bundle and others, just in case you’re curious. Note that I paid for this unit myself, so I can share my honest opinions without any restrictions from DJI. I purchased it at the DJI…

Ray DC RainmakerMay 16

Amazon

Why Amazon’s MK30 Drones Crashed: Sensor Issues Exposed

On May 16, 2025, Bloomberg reported a significant setback for Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery program, as the company paused operations following two crashes of its MK30 delivery drones in December 2024. The incidents, attributed to faulty lidar sensors, have raised concerns among drone professionals and enthusiasts about the reliability of Amazon’s latest unmanned aerial…

Haye KestelooMay 16

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Released, AVSS Matrice 4 Parachute, LEDA Utah, New Mexico Drones for Good

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories this week. First, the long-awaited DJI Mavic 4 Pro has finally been released. Next, AVSS has completed ASTM compliance for their parachute system. We also cover a drone training event hosted by LITA in Ogden, Utah. Finally, we explore a compelling “Drones for Good”…

Haye KestelooMay 16

DJI

How to Deal with a Client that Knows NOTHING About DJI Drones and Transform Their Vision into Reality

In a lot of cases, I encounter myself with marketing managers and social media managers that ask: "Did you bring your DJI drones with you?"

Rafael SuárezMay 15

DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro Unboxing & First Flight – An Upgraded Drone All Around

It’s finally here. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is the successor to DJI’s Mavic 3, released in 2021, making this drone nearly four years in the making. A new drone release from DJI, revamping their high-end folding drone in the Mavic line, is a rare event. Unlike the smartphone industry, where numerous companies compete with…

Billy KyleMay 15

DJI Fly and RC 2 Firmware Update - New Drone Flight Simulator Built-In

DJI

DJI Fly App and RC 2 Firmware Update – New Drone Flight Simulator Built-In

DJI launched the Mavic 4 Pro and the new RC Pro 2, alongside updates for the DJI Fly app and the RC2 controller. Let’s dive into what’s new...

Shawn Air PhotographyMay 15

DJI

DJI RC Pro 2 Review: A Comprehensive Look

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. A couple of days ago, DJI launched the brand-new Mavic 4 Pro, and alongside it, the DJI RC Pro 2 controller. I covered the RC Pro 2 in my Mavic 4 review video, but I wanted to create a dedicated review for those interested in using it…

Shawn Air PhotographyMay 15

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