by Scott Simmie | Aug 28, 2017 | #DronesForGood, Aerial Photography, Aerial Video, Business, DJI, Drones, Education, Industrial, Multi-Rotor, Product Announcement, Regulatory, Research, Safety, Software/Firmware
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...
by Scott Simmie | Aug 28, 2017 | 360/VR, Cameras, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware
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...
by Scott Simmie | Aug 15, 2017 | 360/VR, Cameras, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware
Insta360 has us scratching our heads. It released a pretty stellar teaser video today that shows a new product. Well, it doesn’t actually *show* the product, but it does show what the product can do. And what it does looks pretty slick. Really, have you seen...
by Scott Simmie | Aug 10, 2017 | Aerial Cameras, DJI, Drones, Legal/FAA, Regulatory, Safety, Software/Firmware, Tech, The Buzz
If you follow airspace rules in the US, you’ll already know that the flying a drone near military installations without a very good reason (and specific permission), is just asking for trouble. Earlier this week, the US military explained what that trouble might...
by Scott Simmie | Jun 20, 2017 | News, Software/Firmware, Spark
As shipments of the new Spark drone land in homes and retail outlets globally, manufacturer DJI has made some firmware tweaks to further optimize the flying experience. As a result, owners of the new Spark should immediately upgrade their firmware before flying. Oh,...
by Scott Simmie | May 5, 2017 | 360/VR, Cameras, Handheld, Product Announcement, Reviews, SmartPhones, Software/Firmware, Tech
A camera with two delicate lenses – an Insta360 Air – just rolled off the TDC desk and hit the floor. When it connected with the hardwood, it bounced – with no apparent damage. It was yet something else to admire about this small camera, which does a lot of things...
