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DJI Mini 4 Pro review: The best tiny drone gets even better
DJI continues pushing closer to perfection
Whether they’re used for shooting stunning flyover shots of nature or for inspecting a second story roof after a storm, tiny camera drones have found their place in society. The DJI Mini series has been an instant success and the ideal drone for beginners and enthusiasts alike. I was already a fan of the Mini 3 Pro, and now the Mini 4 Pro is a clear upgrade in virtually every way.
DJI announces Air 3 drone with dual 4K cameras that can shoot simultaneously
Adds full 360° obstacle avoidance and 46 minutes flight time
DJI has been leading the market in photography drones for over ten years, starting all the way back with the original Phantom in 2013. After multiple iterations and redesigns, the current lineup of photography drones have matured to be very feature-rich, reliable, and easy to use. Today, DJI is packing all of that technology into a new member in the lineup, the Air 3.
The DJI drone I've been dying to fly again is $120 off for Prime Day
DJI deals are rare, but this one was worth waiting for
I've talked about this as my mental cure for the pandemic, but I really do love flying my drone wherever I can. Whether you feel like escaping the confines of gravity or are capturing terrific video from up in the air, it's all a fun time. And on this Prime Day, you can grab DJI's Mini 2, one of the best drones on the market, and its Fly More kit for $120 off.
AT&T is using Flying COWs to beam 5G coverage to more people
Unfortunately, we aren't talking about the farm animal
Wide-open rural fields are the trademark of the United States. That sort of land is prime territory for farming, but it's not so good for finding a reliable 5G signal. For its part, AT&T is bringing faster data speeds to rural America the only way it knows how: through Flying COWs deployed where they're most needed.
DJI updates flight app to work on Pixel 6, still no update for Mimo app
You can return your friend's old iPhone now
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DJI’s drones and action cameras have become popular among content creators and photographers for their high quality and powerful automation. And naturally, many of the same people chose to pick up a Pixel 6 for its excellent photo and video quality. Unfortunately, this combination isn’t working out very well due to a bug or incompatibility that’s preventing DJI apps from performing as intended, and it’s leaving some devices virtually unusable.
The Mavic 3 is DJI's most advanced consumer drone yet
Pro features like dual cameras, 5.1k video, and a 46 minute flight time certainly don't come cheap
Three years after announcing the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom, DJI has unveiled its new flagship camera drone: the Mavic 3. The company's latest model is a massive step up in every aspect, including upgraded cameras, improved video recording capabilities, longer flight time, and an expanded transmission range.
It can feel a little overwhelming to begin flying drones when you're just getting started. Not only do you have to get registered and learn how to actually operate a drone, but you need to learn where you can legally fly. Fortunately, as the tired saying goes, there's an app for that — quite a few, in fact. Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet (Google's parent company), actually built one such app called OpenSky, but it has been effectively limited to Australia since it launched. However, the app is lifting off from the land down under and making a landing in the US.
DJI's new ultraportable drone is a sleeper camera powerhouse
All the best things from DJIs previous drones packed into one
If you've been thinking about getting a drone for those beautiful aerial photos and videos, DJI just gave you a new option to consider. As a follow-up to last year's Mavic Air 2, DJI is now launching the Air 2S — sans Mavic branding. The name and body might look nearly identical, but this isn't just a small revision; DJI is packing its latest model with a big new camera sensor and some other powerful new features.
FAA establishes new drone flying permissions and finalizes Remote ID
Why did the drone cross the road? To deliver your Amazon package, obviously.
Yesterday, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) handed down its final regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles, a.k.a. drones. The new rules are hailed as an improvement to safety, security, and accountability for and by recreational and small business pilots; but they're also paving the way for widespread corporate use for things like package delivery, data collection, and other industrial uses.
DJI announces the Mini 2 with up to 4K@30fps recording and better transmission range
Still tiny, but pretty powerful
If you've been keeping an eye on drone news lately, it's hard to miss the extensive leaks that revealed the new Mini 2. It's an upgrade to the original Mavic Mini — sans the Mavic name — released almost exactly one year ago. The model immediately gained popularity for coming in just under the weight limit requiring registration with the FAA, TCCA, and some other airspace authorities. DJI has now made it official and is opening up orders.
DJI's lightweight Mini 2 drone with 4K video tipped to land on November 4
Leaks indicate a smaller battery, but 31 minutes of flight time?
DJI is set to upgrade the Mavic Mini, its smallest drone to date, with 4K video capture, improved transmission range, and a maximum flight time of 31 minutes. What we didn't expect for it to do was get rid of the "Mavic" name, but it's what we're hearing about the all-new Mini 2.
When we're all glued to the ground in the midst of a pandemic that's almost certain to last for many months to come, we all need to find pathways to escapism. Sure, books, videogames, and exercise are fine and dandy, but for the people who are seeking new perspectives when travel is prohibitively restricted, why not fly a drone? In the past year, things have come a long way to make it easier for people in urban areas to take off safely and easily.
It's a concept that's been teased by megacorporations for years yet has only had meaningful progress in recent years: delivery by drone. For Google, Project Wing was conceived some 6 years ago as a way to shoot dog food from a local warehouse to your house. Today, the FAA announced that Wing, now the bona fide Alphabet company, has become the first drone delivery company to receive an Air Carrier Certification, meaning that it can now legally do business in the United States.
DJI's Phantom 4 Advanced drone is probably soon to be replaced by the next generation of Phantoms, but that means the deals on these drones are going to be flying fast and furious over the coming months. Today, we've got the lowest price ever for the 4 Advanced "Plus" package, which includes a remote controller with an attached 1080p display. These model GL300E remotes go for $300-400 on the open market (they're not available for purchase separately), and the smartphone mount version of the Phantom 4 Advanced has never dipped below $849 (and is rarely below $1100), making this version with the built-in display controller a heck of a deal.
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- The original deal went pumpkin-shaped at the stroke of midnight, as expected. But curiously, we noticed a second listing that still has the promotional pricing. There's no telling how long it might last, but it's an option if you're a few minutes late to the party.
If you're on the lookout for a mid to high-end drone, have we got the deal for you. The DJI Mavic Pro, the company's old prosumer flagship drone, is currently on sale at B&H for an all-time low of 0 with a free pair of spare propellers. While we have seen comparable prices on refurbished Mavic Pros, it has never dropped this low on sale as a new drone with a complete manufacturer warranty. This deal ends at midnight ET, so you will have to hurry.
Yesterday at CES 2019, DJI announced the new Smart Controller for its Mavic 2 lineup. This Android-powered handheld runs the DJI Go 4 app and features a high-brightness display. It goes on sale immediately for $650.
Popular drone manufacturer DJI has started its Black Friday sales a day early, with some decent savings to be had across its range of products. The Mavic Air, one of the company's best sellers, can be had for $100 off (even $110 off at Amazon), but there are other inviting discounts too.According to DJI's Black Friday page, the deals will be live until the end of Cyber Monday. Take a look at all the discounts below, and note that Amazon has the best price for almost everything.
If you have the desire to take some stunning aerial video footage and imagery, as well as pretty deep pockets, a camera drone could be for you. They seem to have increased in popularity over the past few years, as prices become less crazy and the technology improves. DJI is one of the biggest names in the drone space, and it's just announced it's most advanced hardware yet.Two industry firsts were claimed during the live streamed launch event. No need to listen to him droning on (Rita made me do it!), however, as we can summarize the important bits here. The Mavic 2 Pro is the world's first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera, and the Mavic 2 Zoom is the first foldable drone that features an optical zoom.
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "My arms are just too short to take a totally rad selfie." Well, why not have a drone do it? The previously announced AirSelfie2 drone aircraft is available for purchase. Never again will you need to stretch your arm to the limit to get those Insta-likes.Let's be serious for a moment, if indeed you can be serious about a flying robot that takes selfies. This is an upgraded version of the original AirSelfie with a 12MP camera, and it supports 1080p video capture. It's about the size of a phone and has four rotors that keep it aloft for five minutes per charge.
Most of us have probably wished we could fly at some point. True, we've got external mechanical means of flight, but every kiddo's dream of a running start with outstretched arms remains firmly in the realm of fantasy. While science works to solve that problem, you can pick up a drone to sate your Icarian desires in the meantime. And you're in luck, as there just so happens to be a small pile of discounts for DJI drones like the Mavic Pro and Spark.Whether you are a drone fanatic or a first-time buyer, these deals are sure to appeal. But they're already starting to expire at some retailers, so hurry if you're interested.To begin, you can pick up a DJI Mavic Pro at B&H for $799 at the time of writing. That's between $75-100 less than Amazon or DJI's store, both of which are already $100 of the MSRP. The effective cumulative savings here is $175-200, which is non-trivial.