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Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. A few days ago, I uploaded a test flight with the DJI Mini 4 Pro and the new DJI RC Pro 2. Today, we’re doing the same thing, but this time we’re flying the DJI Air 3. I’m going to share my first flight with you. It…
Today, we'll be exploring one of the most important accessories you can buy for your DJI Mavic 4 Pro: ND filters. If you're wondering why ND filters
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The Hover Air X1 Pro and Pro Max recently received a firmware update that introduces a new flight mode and several other enhancements. In this video, we’ll take a quick look at these updates. The improvements to the X1 Pro and Pro Max are impressive, adding significant…
A new parachute recovery system for the DJI Matrice 400 drone, launched by AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc., promises to transform safety and regulatory compliance for enterprise drone operators. The PRS-M400 enables pilots to legally fly over people, meeting stringent global aviation standards, with deliveries expected to begin in Q4 2025 through authorized…
Think you’re prepared for the Part 107 knowledge test? Let’s find out. These are the top five questions drone pilots consistently get wrong. We’ll break each one down to understand why they’re missed, so you can avoid the same mistakes. Plus, we’ll address the biggest question pilots often overlook. Hi, I’m Greg from Pilot Institute,…
I’m sharing a video about DJI’s recently launched DJI Mavic 4 Pro and the new RC Pro 2 controller. We’ll take the DJI Mini 4 Pro for a test flight
Drone enthusiasts and professionals can now elevate their flying experience with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro firmware update V01.00.0200, released around June 7, 2025, as highlighted by community member Mauro Tandoi on X. Note: the DJI Mavic 4 Pro firmware update V01.00.0200 was released on June 5th. This update reportedly introduces key enhancements to flight…
On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders aimed at bolstering U.S. drone security and innovation, potentially jeopardizing the future of Chinese-made DJI drones. These orders, detailed in a White House fact sheet, seek to reduce reliance on foreign drone manufacturers and enhance domestic production, raising concerns for pilots who depend…
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