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DJI Ronin 4 Mini - The Perfect Gimbal for Solo Filmmakers?

DJI

DJI RS4 Mini – The Perfect Gimbal for Solo Filmmakers?

Today, we’re reviewing the DJI RS4 Mini. Let’s get to it. As you can tell, at Pilot Institute, we love gimbals. We’ve been using them for a long time

Greg ReverdiauFeb 20

DJI

Kickstart Your Drone Career: DJI Air 3 and Part 107 Training Black Friday Bundle Deals

DJI and Pilot Institute are offering unprecedented Black Friday deals that create the perfect opportunity for aspiring drone professionals to launch their careers with top-tier equipment and comprehensive training. DJI Air 3 Savings The DJI Air 3 Fly More Combo with RC 2 controller is now available for $1,239, marking a significant $310 discount from…

Haye KestelooNov 29

Industry

Pilot Institute Launches Massive Black Friday Drone Training Sale

Pilot Institute, a leading drone education provider, has launched its “biggest sale ever” with significant discounts on drone training courses and certification programs, making professional drone education more accessible to aspiring pilots and businesses. Comprehensive Drone Education Packages The sale features several specialized course bundles targeting different aspects of commercial drone op

Haye KestelooNov 29

Skydio

Drone Ban Update NDAA Bill, Mavic 4 Leak, New Dock Release, & Drone Finds Missing Man

Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week: an update on the NDAA bill, drone leaks and releases, and a drone story for good. Let’s get to it! NDAA Bill Update: Good News for Drone Users The Senate has released its manager’s package of 93 amendments for the…

Greg ReverdiauSep 29

Amazon

Pilot Institute Launches Premium Drone Community

I'm proud to announce the launch of the Premium Drone Community. Pilot Institute offers many great courses: Part 107, photography, videography

Greg ReverdiauSep 16

Search & Rescue

DJI Drones Favored by Utah Search and Rescue Crews: Enhancing Efficiency in Wilderness Operations

DJI Drones have revolutionized search and rescue operations in Utah's challenging terrain. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become...

Haye KestelooAug 9

DJI

Drone Ban CCP Update, 1st Cat 2 Drone, New DJI Model, & FAA Authorizes Commercial BVLOS

Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s get to it! Canning CCP Drone Act Update Not so good news: A new Senate Amendment to the 2025 NDAA hopes to add the Canning CCP Drones Act. If enacted, the Canning CCP language would revoke all FCC approval for…

Haye KestelooAug 2

DJI

Drones Save Lives in Search and Rescue Operations

Every single year, thousands of lives are saved in search and rescue. The inclusion of drones technology has reduced that search time in half.

Greg ReverdiauJun 14

Pilot Institute

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