DJI’s Aerial Academy: Students Speak Out
We recently had the pleasure of speaking (Facebook Messenger) with some people who've taken DJI’s Aerial Photography Academy. It's a one-day crash course for those looking to get the most out of their aerial photography. The event is officially sanctioned by DJI and...
#ProTips: Flying Your DJI In The Wind
According to Environment Canada I live in one of the windiest cities in Canada. In fact, talk to anyone who's spent time in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and odds are they'll have a few stories about just how windy it is. What's more, St. John’s doesn’t just get a steady...
#TheBuzz: “New” Lily Back Online
Remember Lily? The cutesy, waterproof, tracking drone? It was a hugely popular crowd-funded project, but the company folded in January. Online, people voiced lament, concern whether they'd get refunds, anger that the video portraying the product included footage taken...
#TheBuzz: Anti-#Drone Kalashnikov
Hey - want to start up a used drone store? What you've just seen might be the quickest way to build up your inventory, though we don't recommend it (and you'd probably get arrested). The video shows a new anti-drone device made by Kalashnikov, the company most famous...
DJI Announces “Bug Bounty” – Reward For Cyber Detectives
Have a background in cyber-security? Know enough about code to spot a vulnerable back door? Then DJI has an offer you can't refuse. Of course, you can refuse it. But by accepting it, you could earn as much as $30,000 US. That's right: thirty grand. DJI today announced...
Insta360 Releases “ONE” – Innovative New #360 Camera
Insta360, the Shenzhen-based company specializing in 360° camera technology, has released a new and impressive 4k model. It's called "ONE" – and the company describes it as a "breakthrough." Considering the feature set and the retail price of $299.90 USD, it's hard...
Long-Term Review: The Osmo+ Is Awesome
MOTIVATION Before winding up with an OSMO+, I'd been doing a lot of research about gimbals, stabilizers, and various mounts for cameras. I was considering getting a motorized gimbal to steady my Canon 70D with my go-to 24-70mm 2.8 lens (which, with the camera, weighs...
#TheBuzz: Impending Release From DJI?
As summer begins to wane, we enter a new season: The one where new products get launched. Last year at IFA in Berlin – a massive consumer electronics show – DJI announced the Osmo Mobile. In fact, the company teased that launch with a piece of art that still strikes...
#TheBuzz: So Busy We’ve Got Two Today!
As you know, we normally dish out #TheBuzz once per day. But today was a busy one, so we're going to break with tradition! #TheBuzz We’re accustomed to seeing drone delivery as potential for instant gratification in North America, salivating over the possibility of...
Simon Says: DJI’s Spark Is One Friendly Drone
For the uninitiated, owning a drone looks like sheer, unadulterated fun. Even those who are prone to be skeptical of these flying cameras will often admit – after seeing captured footage, or watching one fly – they’re pretty cool. But actually flying a drone for the...
