Drones
If you're a beginner who is looking to get into drones, or are shopping for someone who is, this rundown will provide you with what we feel are the best options to start you on your journey—but what exactly is a "beginner" drone anyway?
A good entry-level drone should be intuitive to use out of the box and provide you with a positive experience, rather than a frustrated one. To that end, this list of drones is what we consider to be the best combination of features, affordability, ease of use, and safety. Now, lets dive in and see if we can't
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Co-founder and Lead Instructor of Pilot Institute Greg Reverdiau guides you through the initial stages of your drone journey. Greg will review his checklist of prerequisites and review updates in drone technology and changes in federal regulations to keep you current.
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - About Pilot Institute
3:12 - Careers with flying drones
5:18 - Two ways to operate your drone under regulation
7:03 - The 10 Rules - 49USC 44809 & Remote ID
24:31 - Recreational flying made easy
25:44 - Part 107 - Remote flying certificate
30:56 - Pilot
Since there isn't much happening right now, we decided to take a few weeks off. DJI, however, didn't get the memo. With the release of the Air 3 Drone and Osmo Action 4, DJI is the biggest name to launch new products these past few weeks. If you want to make the most of your summer adventures, definitely pick up both items.
Did you miss us? Our break was followed immediately by NAMM and NAB, and we were swamped—all the news for the week can be found on our NAB page, along with videos from the show floor. Time to get to the new stuff. Only a few weeks after the Inspire 3 was released, DJI surprised us with another major drone announcement: the Mavic 3 Pro. The Mavic
DJI just unveiled the Inspire 3, a professional-level "all-in-one" 8K camera drone that features some of the most sophisticated and ambitious technology we've ever seen in a pro-grade flyer. The recently announced drone features an all-new integrated design, a powerful new full-frame 8K imaging system, the O3 Pro video transmission and control system, and much, much more.
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DJI has announced the Goggles Integra headset and RC Motion 2 controller. The Integra features many of the best aspects of the Goggles 2, but at a more affordable price point, while the new controller adds backward flight capabilities and a familiar joystick to its motion-sensing controls. Also announced is
With the release of the Mini 2 SE, DJI adds another model to the powerful and portable Mini line, giving fans yet another option to choose from. A step up from the Mini SE, the Mini 2 SE upgrades many of the Mini SE's features while maintaining its resolution. However, in comparison to the Mini 2, the Mini 2 SE keeps much of the same functionality, but with a lowered resolution. Either way, with the Mini 2 SE, DJI delivers an entry-
Autel Robotics recently announced the EVO Max 4T, a powerful new drone designed for industrial and safety operations, including land surveying, building inspection, scene reconstruction, overwatch for situational awareness, firefighting, search and rescue, and more. What sets the EVO Max 4T apart from other industrial drones is its versatility despite its compact design, making it easier to store, transport, and deploy quickly
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DJI is adding the newly announced DJI Mini 3 to its ever-expanding family of drones. The Mini 3 is the non-pro version of the Mini 3 Pro released last May, and positions itself to be an even more affordable point of entry into drone photography. The new model means the Mini Series now exists in four versions: Mini 3 Pro, Mini 2, Mini SE, and
Autel Robotics recently revealed several refreshed versions of its EVO II series of drones. Known for its professional image capturing and rugged airframes, Autel’s exciting drone roster features the EVO II Pro V3, EVO II RTK Series V3,
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Matt Zefi has some tips for getting started in, and getting creative with, drone hyperlapses using the DJI Mavic 3. You'll learn to capture beautiful scenery such as clouds rolling over mountains, colorful sunsets, bright car trails, and other subjects.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Setting Up Your Drone
1:13 - Settings (Day and Night)
2:48 - Tips for Improvement
4:03 - Final Thoughts
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In 2013, the world of mini drone cinematography and photography was in its infancy. I bought my first drone that year: the DJI Phantom 2. I had to add a GoPro to it if I wanted to capture video or photos. Flash forward a few years and drones capable of recording 4K video, omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, auto-tracking, high resolution stills, and extended battery life started to appear on the market. Today, drones that fit in the palm of your hand can deliver high-end cinematic imagery and photos for a fraction of the cost of full-sized,
DJI is adding to its ever-expanding family of drones with the newly announced DJI Mavic 3 Classic. Perfect for those in need of a more pocket-friendly but feature-rich drone, the Mavic 3 Classic aims to be the more affordable little brother of the flagship
DJI is expanding its Enterprise line of drones with the newly announced DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and the Mavic 3 Thermal, appropriately abbreviated to Mavic 3E and 3T. The new models signal that the Mavic 3 Series now comes in five versions:
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If you’re new to using an FPV drone, then this is the intro guide for you! You'll learn the benefits of FPV droning, important rules before you start, how to practice before you fly, and additional tips!
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Flight Modes
1:31 - Practicing in a Flight Simulator
2:41 - Before Your First Flight
3:44 - Flying in Manual Mode
4:32 - FPV Tips
4:57 - Final Thoughts
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