Russ 51 Drones · Reviews
RayNeo GT Max Review: Flying a Mavic 4 Pro on a Truck-Sized Screen
I flew my DJI Mavic 4 Pro with the RayNeo GT Max AR glasses plugged into the RC Pro 2. Here's what worked, what didn't, and who they're for.
Russ 51 Drones
Russ is the creator of 51 Drones, a YouTube channel where thousands of people come every day to learn about drones, action cameras, electric ride-ons, and content-creation gear. Based in Minot, North Dakota, he brings the same practical, hands-on approach to his drone reviews and tutorials for DroneXL.
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Blue sUAS
DHS Tested DJI Against Blue UAS and Hid the Scores. Why Weren't We Told?
A DHS addendum obtained by DroneXL scores the DJI Matrice 4T at 4.6 and the Matrice 30T at 4.3 at Hudson Yards, above the Skydio X10D at 3.7. The public report left those numbers out. I think we're allowed to ask why.
Industry
Drone Tariffs Hit September 3. Here's Why Prices Won't Jump 25% Overnight
New US tariffs on imported drones take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on September 3. The duty applies at import, not at checkout, so existing inventory can keep selling at today's prices.
US Government
I Used To Call The Trump Jr. DJI Theory A Conspiracy. The Tariffs Changed My Mind
New drone tariffs sent Unusual Machines stock to a record high. Donald Trump Jr. sits on its advisory board. Here is the public timeline that changed my mind.
DJI
Top 11 Tips for New Drone Pilots After 8 Years of Flying
I've been flying drones for over 8 years, reviewed dozens of them, and made my share of mistakes. Here are the 11 things I wish someone had told me before my first flight.
FCC Ban
FCC Opens Comment on Blocking Sales of 9 DJI-Linked Brands, and Russ Says U.S. Buyers Are Running Out of Options
Russ from 51 Drones says he got this one wrong. After arguing that DJI-style drones would keep reaching American buyers through shell companies, he now says the FCC’s latest proposal targeting nine covered UAS brands shows just how far regulators are willing to go, with the Sky Rover X1 and Xtra camera line directly in the crosshairs.
FAA
The FAA Is Cracking Down On Drone Pilots, And DETER Explains Why
Russ from 51 Drones breaks down the FAA's DETER enforcement program, why first-time violators may face faster penalties, and why every drone pilot now needs to check airspace before every flight.
Antigravity A1
Antigravity A1 vs. DJI Avata 360: The One Feature That Changes Everything
I flew the Antigravity A1 and DJI Avata 360 head-to-head in Puerto Rico. Here's how they compare on size, goggles, signal, flight time, and which to buy.
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