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DJI Neo 2 Battery And Speed Test: Real-World E-Bike Tracking Results
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Today we’re doing a battery performance test of the new DJI Neo 2 to see how long it can track in a real-world situation. Usually the battery ratings for these drones don’t…
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Gets New Grip, Pocket Printer, and Lenses
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. Insta360 has recently launched some new accessories and packages for their Ace Pro 2 series, and they are definitely pushing the boundaries of what an action camera can be. The Ace Pro…
DJI Neo 2 Wind Test: Can This Tiny Drone Handle 30 MPH Gusts?
It’s time for a DJI Neo 2 wind test. In my latest video, the winds were gusting between 40 and 50 km/h (25-31 mph), and I wanted to show you how well this tiny drone works in those conditions, as…
Why the “Pain” of a DJI Drone Ban Means Lives Lost, Not Just Lost Profits
In a recent Bloomberg Opinion piece, columnist Thomas Black argues that the forced transition from Chinese-made drones to American alternatives is a “necessary pain” required to secure our national supply chain. He frames this transition as a messy spreadsheet calculation,…
Police Drone Injures Child in Kent Crash, Wisconsin Deputies Save Missing Man with Thermal Drone
Welcome to your weekly US news update from Pilot Institute. We have three important stories this week that show both the risks and benefits of drone operations. A police drone crashed and injured a child. A thermal drone helped rescue…
Danish Researchers Prove Arctic Drones Can Transform Search and Rescue in Greenland’s Extreme Conditions
Danish and Greenlandic researchers have successfully demonstrated how off-the-shelf drones can revolutionize search and rescue operations in the Arctic’s harshest conditions, completing 32 test flights in Greenland that generated critical data for developing next-generation helicopter-integrated rescue systems. Researchers from the…
DJI Neo 2 vs Neo 1: Should You Upgrade? Complete Side-by-Side Comparison
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. So in today’s video, we’re going to be comparing the brand new DJI Neo 2 against the original Neo. There might be some of you on the fence about whether it’s worthwhile…
Skyrover X1 Amazon Deals Stack With Exclusive DroneXL Codes For Limited-Time, Record-Low Pricing
American drone pilots can now access the lowest prices yet on Skyrover X1 drones through a combination of limited-time Amazon discounts and exclusive DroneXL coupon codes. The standard Skyrover X1 drops to $644.29 with Amazon’s 15% discount, while the X1…
DJI Neo 2 Drone With Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing and Revolutionary 8-Angle Tracking
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. Last Thursday was the global launch of the brand new DJI Neo 2. The original Neo became a very popular drone due to its flexibility, all the different ways in which you…
DJI Osmo Action 6 Review – The Most Versatile Action Camera?
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. Today marks the global launch of the brand new DJI Osmo Action 6, and I have to say, this is one of those rare moments where the upgrades actually deserve attention. When…
DroneXL Exclusive: Up To $40 Off Skyrover X1, S1 Drones With Amazon Prime Delivery Through Year’s End
DroneXL has partnered with Skyrover to bring readers in the U.S. exclusive discount codes using our links, delivering an additional 5% off all Skyrover X1 and S1 drone models through December 31, 2025. With DJI drones nearly impossible to find…
DJI Neo 2 Launches Globally With Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance And Dual-Axis Gimbal, But U.S. Pilots Left Waiting
DJI officially launched the Neo 2 on November 13, 2025, bringing comprehensive safety upgrades and dramatically improved imaging capabilities to its palm-launched drone platform across Europe, Canada, and Brazil—but the United States remains conspicuously absent from the rollout despite the…