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SkyPixel’s 10th Annual Photo & Video Contest has announced its winners, revealing how far drone imagery has come since the competition’s inception in 2014. Nearly 140,000 submissions vied for over $170,000 in prizes, highlighting the growing sophistication of aerial and handheld imaging technology, according to SkyPixel’s official announcement. The contest, which has transformed from a…
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DJI has launched a series of spring promotions for 2025, offering discounts on popular drones like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 4K, and Avata 2. The deals, announced via a tweet from the official DJI Global account, cater to both Canadian and US customers, with Canada receiving the most attractive offers.…
Flyability has rolled out Smart Return-to-Home (Smart RTH), a feature that promises to redefine how pilots operate the Elios 3 drone in punishing environments. Unveiled recently on Flyability’s site, this update taps into the drone’s onboard autonomy and LiDAR to calculate and execute the shortest, safest return path—without forcing pilots to retrace their steps manually.…
This is the GoPro anamorphic lens, announced last September and finally shipping as of today, March 26, 2025. In this video, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this lens—from the hardware and how it works to the software side of things. I’ll also compare it to the GoPro Max Lens Mod,…
Tech influencer Marques Brownlee, aka MKBHD, explored the cutting-edge world of drone delivery with Zipline, a company that’s quietly outpacing
The DJI Mini 4K, a compact drone that’s been making waves since its April 2024 release, is now available at a 16% discount, dropping its price to just $249.99 from the standard $299. This limited-time deal on Amazon positions the Mini 4K as one of the best value options for drone enthusiasts and beginners alike,…
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s evolving role in search and rescue, a pair of teenagers lost during a hike in Colorado’s Roxborough State Park were safely guided back by a drone broadcasting their parents’ voices. The incident, reported by Douglas County Search and Rescue on March 22, 2025, underscores how drones are becoming…
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