Russ is the creator of 51 Drones, a YouTube channel where thousands of people come every day to learn about drones, action cameras, electric ride-ons, and content-creation gear. Based in Minot, North Dakota, he brings the same practical, hands-on approach to his drone reviews and tutorials for DroneXL.
New drone tariffs sent Unusual Machines stock to a record high. Donald Trump Jr. sits on its advisory board. Here is the public timeline that changed my mind.
I've been flying drones for over 8 years, reviewed dozens of them, and made my share of mistakes. Here are the 11 things I wish someone had told me before my first flight.
Russ from 51 Drones says he got this one wrong. After arguing that DJI-style drones would keep reaching American buyers through shell companies, he now says the FCC’s latest proposal targeting nine covered UAS brands shows just how far regulators are willing to go, with the Sky Rover X1 and Xtra camera line directly in the crosshairs.
Russ from 51 Drones breaks down the FAA's DETER enforcement program, why first-time violators may face faster penalties, and why every drone pilot now needs to check airspace before every flight.
I flew the Antigravity A1 and DJI Avata 360 head-to-head in Puerto Rico. Here's how they compare on size, goggles, signal, flight time, and which to buy.
In this one I’m going to cover six things to get the most out of this amazing little drone, the DJI Neo 2. We’re going to talk about obstacle avoidance settings, a quick way to fix your video footage right out of the drone, the best expo and gimbal settings, and we’re going to dive…
Russ from 51 Drones breaks down where local drone bans stop and FAA airspace authority begins, with real examples from NYC, Lakewood, and Lakeville.
The FCC is accepting public comments on DJI's covered entity list status until May 11, 2026. Here's why your voice matters — and the economic numbers to use. (~154 chars)
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