Why you should try a cheap $25 drone first
How my horror story began My first drone was a DJI Mavic Air. The original one. And I paid $600 for that drone. In 2017, 600 bucks wasn’t loose change. Even for a drone. It was hard earned money, many…
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DroneXL has teamed up with some of the biggest and most well-known drone YouTubers out there. You’ll definitely recognize names like Shawn from Air Photography, Billy Kyle, Ray from DC Rainmaker, Mike from Suprématie des drones, Jake Sloan, Greg from the Institut pilote, and Russ from 51 Drones.
DJI Matrice 4T Review – $7,000 Drone That Saves Lives!
This is DJI’s latest enterprise flagship, the Matrice 4T, and it comes with four different cameras: a wide-angle camera, a 3× optical zoom, a 7× optical zoom, and a thermal camera for nighttime operations, Search and Rescue, and more. It…
DJI Flip vs Neo vs HoverAir X1 ProMax Drone Tracking Test
It’s already scary—look at this! The Neo and the Hover Air X1 Pro Max are fighting again. They go way back, so of course they have some beef to settle. This is getting quite ridiculous. They’re crashing into each other…
Drone Pilot Charged, Unusual Machines Aquires Aloft, PhillyDroneLife Update, More State Drone Bills
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
DJI Flip – DJI’s Weirdest Drone! (But You’re Gonna Love It! )
Here I have one of the weirdest-looking drones that I’ve ever held in my hands: the DJI Flip. It’s a new drone from DJI. It’s sub 250 grams; it flies by itself, and it has a great-quality camera. But overall,…
DJI O4 Air Unit Pro Replacing an Action Camera on FPV Drone?
What is up, guys? Welcome back to another video. Today, I’m really excited because we have the brand-new DJI O4 Air Unit Pro going up against an actual action camera, which is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. I’ll put…
SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest Enters Final Week, Offering Over $170,000 in Prizes
The clock is ticking for drone enthusiasts and visual storytellers worldwide as the DJI SkyPixel 10th Annual Photo and Video Contest approaches its final submission deadline of February 10, 2025. According to the official press release from DJI SkyPixel, this…
DJI Flip Beginners Guide – Get Ready For Your First Drone Flight!
Good day, folks. Shawn here from Air Photography. This is my beginner’s guide for the new DJI Flip. If you’ve just purchased the Flip drone or plan on purchasing it, this video is a great place to get started. We’ll…
11 Tips To Help Get You Started With DJI Flip Drone
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. In today’s video, I’ve got 11 tips for the brand new DJI Flip. These tips are helpful for those who are completely new, to help you get up and running and become…
This is the Foundation of Every Great Drone Video!
One of the primary purposes of this channel is to help those of you who are just learning about—or even struggling with—how to create really great videos with your drone. It doesn’t really matter which drone you have; all that…
DJI Neo & DJI Flip – Tips For Drone Flying in Winter Safely
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Recently, DJI launched the brand-new Flip, and not too long ago they introduced the DJI Neo. You might be wondering if buying a drone at this time of year is safe for…
Philadelphia Drone Pilot Faces Historic FAA Enforcement
In a significant enforcement action, a Philadelphia drone operator has been permanently banned from flying drones in the United States following alleged violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The case, United States of America v. Michael DiCiurcio (Case No.…
Drone Pilot Loses Everything After Ignoring FAA – Philly Drone Life
Okay, so most of the time when you do something stupid, you learn from it and then move forward being wiser and less prone to repeat that stupidity, right? And then there are some people (Philly Drone Life) who may…
DJI Flip vs. DJI Mini 4 Pro – More Similarities Than You Expect
In this detailed comparison, we explore two nearly identical drones: the DJI Mini 4 Pro and the DJI Flip. Essentially, the Flip is a niche version of the Mini 4 Pro, sharing nearly all of the same features and specifications,…
How To Transfer Content from DJI Neo, DJI Flip and Other DJI Drones
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Maybe you’ve just purchased one of the new DJI Flip drones, or perhaps you have the DJI Neo and have been out filming and capturing content. You might be wondering how to…
DJI Flip Vs. DJI Neo – The Truth About Drone Noise Levels!
I just watched a video from Mr. Ken Heron. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of him, but obviously his hearing is going bad. He has beautiful hair, but his ears aren’t working right. He did a Review on…
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, Press Conference on NJ Drones, Drone Rescues Skier in CO
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it.…
Drone News: Regulatory Freeze, NTSB Prelim on Drone Show, DJI Releases 2025, Ct. Drone Bill
We have four stories for you this week: the NTSB preliminary report on the drone show accident in Orlando, a regulatory freeze – that’s an important thing, a possible DJI release list for 2025, and lastly, a new drone bill…
Understanding DJI Geo Zones and Drone Flight Restrictions
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI implements these as “Geo zones” – built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, Geo zones serve…
Getting Instant Airspace Approval for Drone Flights Near Airports
Ever wonder if you’re allowed to fly your drone near an Airport or how complicated the process actually is? Today, I’m going to show you the not-so-secret way to getting instant airspace approval – something every drone pilot should know…
How to Make Money with Your Drone – 5 Jobs to Learn NOW!
Building a Successful Drone Service Business: A Comprehensive Guide Let me start by saying that I absolutely hate videos and paid courses about business that promise big returns as long as you purchase what they’re selling or watch the entire…
DJI Flip vs. DJI Mini 4 Pro Comparison – Which One Fits Your Needs Best?
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. Last week, I uploaded a comparison video of the DJI Flip against the DJI Neo. Today, we’re comparing the DJI Flip against the Mini 4 Pro. While both drones share similarities, there…
DJI Removed Geofencing – A Good Move For Drone Operators?
So I’m a little behind on this topic as I went skiing last week, but in case you haven’t heard, DJI has removed all geofencing on all of their drones here in the United States, which has kind of been…
DJI Drone Ban in North Dakota: What You Need to Know
Hi everyone, welcome back to the channel! If this is your first time here, my name is Russ and this is 51 Drones. Although the DJI ban at the federal level was temporarily delayed by not including the Countering CCP…
DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip, Drone Hits Plane, Forged Part 107, & New Bill for Drone Use
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip vlog drone, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man’s arrest (you’ll find out why), and lastly, a bill…
DJI Flip Drone – The Perfect First Drone For You!
Okay, the first thing I want to show you – check this out, go ahead and start the timer right now… Tell me that is not one of the coolest things ever! I think every drone going forward should have…
DJI Flip – Most Versatile Drone for Vloggers and Creators
Good day folks, Shawn here from Air Photography. DJI has launched a brand new drone called the DJI Flip. As you can see, it is a really unique drone – unlike any other design that DJI has released in the…
DJI Flip: A Dream Camera Drone For Content Creators
The all-new DJI Flip is here, sporting a camera with a 1 sensor capable of recording up to 4K at 60 frames per second or 4K at 100 frames per second in slow motion. It supports a 10-bit 4:2:0 D-Log…
DJI Flip Drone Review: Features, Performance, and Comparison
Today, we are going to review the DJI Flip, a brand-new drone model just released by DJI. This drone stands out with its unique design, built-in propeller guards, a new battery system, and an updated sensor. Let’s dive into the…
DJI Flip Review – Why Does This Drone Exist
When I first saw the design of the DJI Flip, my first thought was “why?” Why would DJI make a GPS drone with built-in propeller guards that you can’t remove? This is the first of its kind, but propeller guards…
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