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DJI Ronin 4D: The Revolutionary Camera Behind 'Civil War'
DJI

DJI Ronin 4D: The Revolutionary Camera Behind ‘Civil War’

British cinematographer Rob Hardy used DJI’s innovative Ronin 4D to film Alex Garland’s 2024 movie ‘Civil War,’ pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Hollywood filmmaking. A Game-Changing Camera for a $50 Million Blockbuster The Ronin 4D, an $8,000 camera system, was used extensively to shoot ground-based, run-and-gun scenes in the $50 million Hollywood production.…

High-Tech Drone Breaks Standoff Stalemate in Olympia
Brinc

High-Tech Drone Breaks Standoff Stalemate in Olympia

A tense standoff in downtown Olympia, Washington, was defused thanks to the strategic deployment of a high-tech drone. The incident, which took place on Thursday, showcased the effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement operations, according to KOMO News. SWAT Team Deploys Special Drone The Thurston County SWAT team responded to a call for assistance…

DJI Neo Controller Compatibility Guide
DJI

DJI Neo Controller Compatibility Guide

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Since the launch of the DJI Neo, I’ve received many excellent questions about its functionality and capabilities, which I’ll address in upcoming videos. One of the most common questions I’ve been asked on YouTube and my other social media channels is about controller compatibility. Perhaps you’re considering…

DJI Neo Return to Home Feature Explained​
DJI

DJI Neo Return to Home Feature Explained

Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. I’ve been asked quite a bit about the DJI Neo and whether it supports return to home. Indeed, it does. If you’re using one of the controllers like the DJI RC2 (which I’m using today), the RCN3, or any of the FPV gear, it supports return to…

DJI Neo Drone - Tracking With A Controller Using “Focus Track”
DJI

DJI Neo Drone – Tracking With A Controller Using “Focus Track”

DJI Neo Focus Track: A Comprehensive Guide Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. A couple of days ago, I uploaded a video demonstrating the DJI Neo following me on a bike. The DJI Neo does an excellent job at tracking; it’s super easy to deploy. Press a button, and it will automatically start…

Revolutionizing Logistics with Matternet's Delivery Drones
Matternet

Matternet Secures Groundbreaking Drone Delivery Certification in Switzerland

Matternet, a leading urban drone delivery platform developer, has achieved a significant milestone in expanding its operations across Europe. The company announced that it had been granted the first Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) for higher-risk “SAIL III” operations. Game-Changing Certification Details This certification is a…

DJI Neo - 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your DJI Drone
DJI

DJI Neo – 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your DJI Drone

Today, I’ll give you five tips on how to get the most out of your DJI Neo. Let’s get started. Tip 1: Explore Different Control Methods My first tip is to take advantage of the various ways you can control this drone to get the most out of it. What I mean by that is…

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