There’s flying a drone and then there’s flying a drone. While the former invariably involves gentle climbs and careful descents, the latter can include breathtaking speeds, sudden turns, and, if you’re still learning the ropes, lots of crashes. These faster, more sophisticated flights are often performed by FPV (first person view) drones. For those not […]
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DJI FPV Review: A powerful drone for serious pilots
DJI FPV Combo “The DJI FPV is a speedy and agile drone for serious pilots.” Incredible agility and speed Responsive controls Low-latency video transmission Steep learning curve Soft video quality under low light MSRP $ 1,299.00 When it comes to variety in the drone world, DJI offers perhaps the most extensive lineup, one that caters […]
Watch this mind-blowing footage of an FPV drone at a bowling alley
If you thought you were getting good with your drone by flying it through an open window without crashing, then check out the remarkable footage (above) captured by filmmaker and expert drone pilot Jay Christensen of Minnesota-based Rally Studios. The stunning sequence, shot at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis, was shot with a […]
Watch the new DJI FPV drone whiz between trees (until it doesn’t)
DJI recently launched its first FPV drone, a machine that can zip from 0 to 60 mph in a mere two seconds before hurtling to a top speed of 87 mph. Drone pilots across the experience spectrum have already been posting their first flights online, with some clearly more daring than others when it comes […]
DJI FPV drone accelerates faster than a Tesla Model S. Yeah, it’s that quick
Talk about leaving the competition behind! DJI’s latest drone is its fastest flying consumer drone to date, easily capable of beating the Tesla Model S on paper when it comes to acceleration. The DJI FPV has a max acceleration of 0 to 62mph in two seconds. Let that sink in for a moment. It’s a […]
I crashed the DJI FPV drone the first time I took it for a spin
I can’t believe it, but after several years of flying drones, I finally crashed one. Worse yet, the thing didn’t even lift off the ground before it crashed, uneventfully, only a few short feet away from when I was trying to get it to take off. For the first time in my short drone-piloting life, […]
This awesome drone is under $100 at Walmart today
It’s finally Christmas, which means it’s the best time of the year to buy yourself something new. The Vivitar Aeroview drone is only $ 99 today — down $ 30 from its original price of $ 129 at Walmart. If you’ve been looking for cheap drone deals, this is one of the best. Buy the […]
U.S. bans technology exports to Chinese semiconductor and drone companies, calling them security threats
The Trump administration has added prominent Chinese semiconductor and drone manufacturers to an export blacklist, an attempt to continue exerting pressure on Beijing in the final weeks of the Trump presidency. The Commerce Department said it has placed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., or SMIC; drone maker DJI; and dozens of other Chinese companies and universities […]
The best Cyber Monday drone deals for 2020
Now is the time of year to pick up the very best bargains on electronics items of all kinds, with Cyber Monday deals discounting everything from computers to smartwatches. This is a great time to buy that one thing you’ve been wanting to buy but just never seem to splurge on. Or, if you’re shopping […]
Save $150 on the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom drone at Amazon this Black Friday
Want to buy a powerful drone? Right now, the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is $ 150 off as part of the Amazon Black Friday deals springing up today. You can buy the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom for 10% less than the usual price. That’s a great saving for a drone that offers up to 31 […]
Walmart discounts DJI Mavic Mini drone for Black Friday
John Velasco / Digital Trends Walmart Black Friday deals are here, and there are all sorts of great discounts to be found. The DJI Mavic Mini is currently on sale for just $ 359 — down $ 40 from its original price of $ 399. If you’re a drone newbie or want to buy a […]
The best Black Friday drone deals for 2020
Now is the time of year to pick up the very best bargains on electronics items of all kinds, with Black Friday deals discounting everything from computers to smartwatches. And one category you should definitely take a look at is drones, as these once-exclusive pieces of technology are now more affordable than ever. Whether you’re […]
Best Black Friday drone deals 2020: DJI, Holy Stone, Parrot
Now is the time of year to pick up the very best bargains on electronics items of all kinds, with Black Friday deals discounting everything from computers to smartwatches. And one category you should definitely take a look at is drones, as these once-exclusive pieces of technology are now more affordable than ever. Whether you’re […]
Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000
A police force has paid out £200,000 over the arrest of a couple falsely accused of causing chaos at Gatwick Airport with a drone. Armed officers stormed the home of Paul and Elaine Gait in December 2018, and held them for 36 hours after drones caused the airport to close repeatedly. The couple were released […]
Drone companies abdicate responsibility in selling to law enforcement
It’s an open secret that law enforcement is deploying drones to surveil the nationwide protests against racial injustice. Indeed, in an open letter, Democrats in Congress questioned why agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched drones and spy planes to monitor largely peaceful marches. The policy question of the moment, then, is not whether […]