Items tagged with drone
A day of shark fishing at Pensacola Beach turned into an extraordinary tale of heroism when a local angler, Andrew Smith, leveraged an unlikely piece of tech to save a teenage girl from a perilous rip current. Smith, known for his unique approach to fishing with drones, is now being hailed as a lifesaver after his...
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Resembling a multi-wheel penny-farthing, DJI's new Flip foldable quadcopter definitely cuts a new look even for a company known for innovating and testing new boundaries. The Flip is poised to one-up the company's own Neo and HoverAir's Pro and ProMax by not just offering automated operation with a single button...
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A group of researchers have created a working drone that combines the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft with the ease of takeoff like that of a bird. Imagine your next drone being able to hop over obstacles, walk, and perform jumping takeoffs like the birds in your backyard. The Raven, as the development drone is...
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DJI announced its latest dual-camera drone, the Air 3S, designed for travel photography. The new drone features a 1-inch-CMOS primary camera and a 70mm medium tele camera, each with up to 14 stops of dynamic range that support the new Free panorama feature.
Even with the threat of the US government banning the...
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DJI just unveiled its newest drone, the compact, lightweight and affordable Neo. The DJI Neo weighs less than 5 ounces (135g), delivers crisp 4K footage, and can take off and land from the palm of a hand.
DJI is perhaps the most well-known and popular drone brand around the world, even if members of the US...
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The ban of DJI drones in the US has stalled out in the Senate, at least for for now, as emergency responders came to the rescue. The Senate Armed Services Committee recently released its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25), and it does not include the Countering CCP Drones Act, which aimed to...
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Broward County in Florida is now incorporating drones in its efforts to control the mosquito population, according to the South Florida SunSentinel. It’s an important development as the county looks to fend off viruses delivered by the pests that lead to illnesses such as dengue, zika, and yellow fever. It will also...
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DJI has announced the launch of its Avata 2 FPV drone that the company touts as being an “all thrills, no frills experience.” The new drone launches along with the new DJI Goggles 3 and DJI Motion 3 joystick, making for an excellent starter kit.
The experience of flying a drone high above the surface and capturing...
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Snap is asking owners of its Pixy selfie drone to stop using the device. It seems the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries sold with its pocket-sized Pixy Flying Camera have been reported to be overheating and bulging. One of the reported battery failures resulted in the battery catching fire and causing injury.
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It may be cold outside, but Best Buy has some super-hot deals on DJI drones that will heat things up. Whether someone is a beginner or a seasoned flyer, there is a deal for all.
DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo
The DJI Air 2S makes for a great addition to any drone arsenal. The drone features a 1-inch CMOS sensor...
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Amazing drone footage of a bear chasing a man along a trail in the woods will send shivers down the spine. Some questioned the validity of the video and whether or not it had been digitally altered. Spoiler alert: it wasn't, though there is a surprise twist to the story.
The footage was first shared on Reddit...
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Late last year, the DJI Mini 3 arrived at a relatively low price and weight, which made it a great option for consumers shopping for a high-quality, compact drone that wouldn't break the bank. While there isn’t yet an official follow-up to the Mini 3, it seems that DJI has one in the works with the DJI Mini 4 Pro...
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DJI is eking out one last model release before the year is over, the more affordable, ultra-light DJI Mini 3. It's similar to in many ways to the DJI Mini 3 Pro, yet comes with a few big differences.
Designed from the get-go to be under the 250g threshold set by drone regulations in much of the world, the DJI Mini...
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Snap, parent company of Snapchat, has created a new way for you to use its Snap camera, and it is taking selfies to a new height (literally) with Pixy, described as "your friendly flying camera" that is small enough to fit inside your pocket.
The art of taking a selfie is an ever-evolving task. Smartphones are...
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The Polestar O2 is an electric roadster concept that is designed with no roof, no noise, no fumes, and of course a drone. Wait, what? Yep, a cinematic drone housed in the rear of the vehicle will make recording those epic road trips easier than ever before.
When one thinks about electric vehicles, the first name...
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DJI's worst-kept secret has arrived. After months of extensive leaks, the new DJI Mavic 3 has landed (or taken off depending on your perspective). DJI has advanced its done line-up significantly since introducing the first Mavic Pro back in 2016. The Mavic Pro line, including the upgraded Mavic 2 Pro, have been workhorses for those in the...
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In a “proof of concept” flight, Unither Bioelectronics delivered donor lungs in a way that should make the likes of Amazon envious. The lungs were in fact delivered via a drone from Toronto Western Hospital to Toronto General Hospital in just about six minutes.
This may sound like a simple feat with how common the...
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DJI is on a roll with a rapid-fire release of new consumer market drones. The company launched the Mavic Air 2 and Mini 2 last year, and followed that up with the FPV Drone earlier this year. Now, DJI is back again with a slight revamp of last year's Mavic Air 2, aptly called the Mavic Air 2S.
As noted by its simple...
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The upcoming first-person view (FPV) drone from DJI is not necessarily a secret after it leaked back in December, but DJI has been incredibly quiet since then. It seems the Shenzhen-based company has been plugging away at getting the drone ready, as another leaker, SpiderMonkey FPV on YouTube, got his hands on a...
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A few months back, we took DJI's Mavic Air 2 for a test flight and came away impressed with its performance, overall photo/video capabilities, and its ability to stay aloft for a half hour or more. Today, DJI is back again with another new drone, and this one will go a lot easier on your wallet than the Mavic Air 2. We're talking...
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After numerous leaks, the DJI Mavic Air 2 went official today with the company saying that the drone was a reimagining of the experience of aerial creativity. DJI promises that the Mavic Air 2 is the safest and easiest-to-flying consumer drone it has produced so far.
The camera sensor used is a one-half-inch unit...
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DJI is working on a new drone, which has been leaked by ANATEL, the Brazilian equivalent to the FCC. The leak included multiple images and some details from the quick start manual for the drone. According to the leaked specifications, the DJI Mavic Pro 2 will be able to fly up to 43 mph with a maximum flight time of...
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