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DJI

Mistaking ‘Return to Home’ for ‘Return to Doom’: When Your DJI Drone Has Different Plans

I remember the first time I lost connection with my DJI drone. It wasn't just a "lost connection" message: it was a full-on reboot of my Android...

Rafael SuárezMay 19

DJI

From Hobby to Business: When Flying your DJI Drone for Fun Becomes Flying for Food

Well, maybe not exactly the food on the table, but at the beginning, it's just an extra battery for your dji drone, then a date with your wife or husband,

Rafael SuárezMay 18

DJI

How to Talk to Non-Drone People About Drones Without Boring Them to Death

Hello fellow and mellow people, hope you're doing great! I just had to fix an internet cable that one of my daughters just pulled clean out of the modem

Rafael SuárezMay 17

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

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