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DJI Drone Ban Looms: Chinese Manufacturer Battles US Security Scrutiny and Lobbying Hurdles
DJI Technologies, the dominant player in the US commercial drone market, faces a potential ban on its products by year’s end unless it clears national security audits, but the drone maker says that its attempts to engage Washington officials are…
Crisis in the Skies: Indian-Made Parts Found in Russian Shahed Drones Targeting Civilians
Ukrainian officials just dropped a bombshell, claiming Indian parts are lurking in the Shahed drones terrorizing their skies – and it’s got global repercussions. Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak has accused Russia of incorporating Indian-made components into Iranian-designed…
DJI Osmo 360 vs. Action 5 Pro Video and Feature Comparison – Which One Is Right For You?
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. DJI has just launched its first 360 camera, the DJI Osmo 360. You might be wondering whether to add it to your kit as a complementary camera or if you’re buying your…
SkyRover X1 Drone Review – Why YOU Should Buy it NOW!
This is the SkyRover X1 compact GPS drone, boasting 4K 60fps video recording and 48-megapixel image capture. It offers an advertised flight time of 32 minutes and a signal range of up to 15 km. With its regulation-friendly design, vibrant…
Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace…
Skyrover X1 Outshines DJI Mini 4 Pro in Canada Range Test
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, we’re conducting a signal strength and range test of the new Skyrover X1. Many of you have requested this, so we’ll focus primarily on the Skyrover X1 in this video. After…
Insta360’s Antigravity Drone Shocks DJI with 360-Degree Revolution
Tired of DJI’s grip on drones? Insta360’s Antigravity just dropped a sub-249g, 8K 360-degree game-changer to shake up the skies. Insta360 has launched Antigravity, a new drone brand that introduces the world’s first 360-degree drone in a sub-249g (under 0.55…
DJI Adds Password Security to RC 2 and Pro 2—Essential Firmware Update for Drone Pilots!
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, a couple of days ago, DJI released a firmware update for both the DJI RC Pro 2 and the DJI RC 2. This new firmware update is pretty small, but it…
SkyRover X1 Exposed: DJI’s Shocking Disguise to Beat US Bans?
Brace yourselves, pilots: The SkyRover X1 mini drone just dropped, looking suspiciously DJI-familiar. Your top queries, answered with zero fluff. Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So, this is going to be a question-and-answer style video for the…
SkyRover X1 Drone Exposed: Security Experts Uncover Direct Links to DJI Infrastructure
Security researcher Kevin Finisterre, working with peer experts, has now linked the SkyRover X1—the drone reviewed recently by Shawn of Air Photography—straight to DJI’s cloud via code hidden in its smartphone app. This confirms earlier hunches that SkyRover is little…
SkyRover X1 Review – Incredible New Mini Drone
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Today, I’m excited to share a new drone entering the market: the SkyRover X1. The sub-250 g drone market is flooded with options, and I usually steer clear because many are lackluster…
DJI Teases Enhancements to 3D Mapping Software with Upcoming Launch
DJI Enterprise has released a teaser video hinting at advancements in its digital asset creation tools, set for reveal on July 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. EDT. The short clip demonstrates point clouds evolving into a detailed 3D model of…