News, deep dives, and analysis — every Specialist story, newest first.
A UK-based drone pilot has put five DJI drones through their paces in brutal wind conditions, revealing the Mini 5 Pro’s superior wind resistance compared to its predecessors. The test, conducted during blustery conditions with gusts reaching 25-28 mph (45 km/h), compared the Neo, Flip, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 5 Pro, and Mavic 4 Pro…
Amazon Prime members can secure the Skyrover X1 Fly More Combo for $718.40, down 20% from $898. This complete package includes the drone, remote controller, and three batteries delivering 96 minutes of total flight time—enough for serious aerial photography sessions without constantly swapping batteries. The X1 sits at 249 grams, keeping it just under the…
Amazon Prime members can grab the DJI Neo controller-free drone for just $159, down 20% from $199. This ultra-compact 4K drone flies without a remote, launching from your palm and following you automatically—making it the easiest entry point into aerial filming yet. Over 1,000 units sold in the past month according to the listing, and…
Pilot Institute submitted a comment to Federal Aviation Administration challenging key provisions of the proposed Part 108 regulations for BVLOS
The National Business Aviation Association has thrown its weight behind a safety-first approach to the FAA’s proposed drone regulations, urging regulators to require electronic conspicuity for all aircraft rather than creating complex new right-of-way rules that could fragment the national airspace. In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Admi
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. In this video, I’m unboxing the brand new GoPro Max 2, and I’m going to share my initial thoughts on this long-awaited release. This isn’t a full review—we’re just taking a look at the new equipment and I’ll give you my first impressions. A complete review with…
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. I’m a little late getting at this, but about a week ago, DJI released a firmware update for the Mavic 4 Pro that adds some interesting new features worth exploring. In my latest video, I break down firmware version 01.00.0300, which brings three notable improvements to the…
Good day folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. In this article today, we’re going to be taking a look at the dynamic home point feature of the DJI Mini 5 Pro. That feature was added first to the Mavic 4 Pro and it was brought over to the Mini 5 Pro as well. Now, when…
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
