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White DJI Neo 3 drone with spoked propeller cages beside a blue-grey DJI RC Mini controller with a built-in screen on a wooden table

Beginner Drones · LEAK

DJI Neo 3 Unboxing Video Leaks, and the Battery Slots Are Real

Leaked DJI Neo 3 unboxing: an RC Mini with a screen, three batteries, a charging hub, and the slotted battery packs DroneXL doubted in September.

Haye KestelooOct 64 min read

LEAK

DJI Neo 3 Leak Is Recycled Box Art, and the Vents Gave It Away

The DJI Neo 3 image going round on X is the render printed on the drone's retail box. Jasper Ellens found the tell in the battery vents.

Haye KestelooSep 21

Skyrover S1 drone unfolded on a rock beside its white remote controller and retail box, with a stone bridge behind

Deal

Skyrover S1 Drops to $236 as the FCC Moves to Halt Its Sales

The Skyrover S1 is $236 at Amazon, its lowest price yet. The FCC's proposed sales ban lists the S1's own FCC ID, and comments close August 31.

Haye KestelooAug 30

LITO 1 drone resting in greenery in a YouTube thumbnail from Mihail Svilenov

Reviews

Can The LITO 1 Create Cinematic Footage?

Mihail Svilenov tests the budget-friendly LITO 1 in harsh mid-morning light to see whether a beginner drone can still deliver usable cinematic shots with a few smart camera choices.

Mihail SvilenovApr 30

Beginner Drones

DJI Neo 3 Unboxing Video Leaks, and the Battery Slots Are Real

DJI Neo 3 Leak Is Recycled Box Art, and the Vents Gave It Away

Skyrover S1 Drops to $236 as the FCC Moves to Halt Its Sales

Can The LITO 1 Create Cinematic Footage?

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