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If you just bought a DJI Air 3S drone, I want to show you some of my favorite accessories for the Air 3S or pretty much any of the drones I fly. We’re going to start with ND filters. These ND filters are from Freewell, and yes, they did send these to me to keep,…
A drone’s aerial capabilities played a key role in finding a missing 59-year-old woman in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, on Friday night
The US Army has tested Ukrainian-made long-range kamikaze drones under a classified initiative called Project Artemis, aimed at enhancing strike capabilities.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the FAA is gearing up to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other services
While we are all waiting on the official specifications from the DJI Mavic 4, or at least a glimpse of an announcement on a webshop, my friend Mauro Tandoi gave me a heads up to check something interesting on Tiktok. Someone was uploading Mavic 4 Pro example pictures. Thanks again Mauro. Let’s take a quick…
New images of the ‘cancelled’ DJI RC Track revealed exciting specifications for DJI Airs 3S and DJI Mini 4 Pro users. The beacon will be backwards compatible to both drones with OcuSync 4.0 (Now O4). This is the last of three article about the upcoming DJI beacon: READ MORE: First DJI Mavic 4 Pro sample…
Hey there! Welcome to my Drone Tips Series, where I provide you with individual ways to improve everything about operating your drone—from
You will be glad to see that our Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns post was picked up by OriginalDobo.
New drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, changes to the Blue UAS framework, a major SkyBrowse update, and lastly, Skydio sending tracking
Why would DJI cancel a leaked product weeks before launch? Short answer: some things happend, they decided to pull it, but will push it as a DJI Mavic 4 feature. In this series I’ll explain everything secret about the DJI RC Track story. This is the second of three articles about the secret beacon DJI…
If you've been wondering whether to buy the DJI Mic 2, the DJI Mic Mini, or the Hollyland M2, this is the video for you. Let’s test and compare these wireless systems to see which one might be right for you.
Hi everyone, welcome to another video in my Above and Beyond series. In this installment, you'll learn the effects of some of the most crucial drone settings and strategies you should know to create stunning aerial videos.
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The DJI Neo has been out for about six months now. I like to do these follow-up reviews not so much to go over the technical capabilities—as that’s been covered many times on YouTube already—but more to share my user experience and thoughts after flying it for…
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, we’re going to explore how you can use the DJI Fly app to auto-edit all your drone footage. This is technically part two. In part one, we examined how to edit more traditionally on a timeline with the Fly app, but today we’ll focus…
In a pioneering study, researchers have leveraged drones to capture unprecedented footage of narwhals using their iconic tusks in surprising ways. Published in February 2025 in Frontiers in Marine Science and covered by The New York Times, this work reveals the whales chasing Arctic char, stunning prey, and engaging in what resembles play—all filmed from…
With the DJI Air 3S there was supposed to be a long awaited DJI RC Track coming out. But on launch day it wasn’t there. What happened? Why did DJI cancel it and when will it return? In a series of three articles I’ll tell you everything you want to know about the DJI RC…
in recent years, I've discovered that combining walking with drone photography has completely transformed how I see my city.
The newly unveiled Helius drone has caught our attention, and from what we can see in the released footage and specifications, it appears to be a game-changer
On March 6, 2025, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA), or HR1907, a federal bill designed to give property owners the right to shoot down drones flying at or below 200 feet over their land using a legally obtained shotgun. Announced just days ago, this legislation arrives amid growing concerns…
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the standard corporate fare of logos or tame slogans, this expletive-laden message radiates aggression and defiance.…
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged data security risks, is now under scrutiny for a marketing campaign targeting law enforcement agencies. According to allegations from sources, including a Police sergeant from a large California department who wrote to DroneXL on condition of anonymity, reveal that…
On March 8, 2025, a tense standoff in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood put the SFPD’s drone program under scrutiny. A suspect allegedly fired at a police drone—marking a potential first since the department began using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in 2024—before engaging officers in a shootout. The suspect was wounded and hospitalized with non-life-threatening…
Tiktok dropping loads of DJI leaks, a new exclusive front view image of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro here today and a lot of empty shells found in China. After almost two months of waiting in silence, the wheels are slowly beginning to turn towards the release of the Mavic 4 pro. Lets ‘dive’ in…
This is the HoverAir X1 Pro, and this is the gauntlet. The very first stage of this test is the tree tunnel here. It’s the one that kills the most drones, but it’s not the most dangerous stage of the route. From there, I transition to something a bit more open, yet almost every single…
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